the big screen

noun phrase

: movies and the movie industry especially when they are being compared to television

She was a star of the big screen.

The television show was adapted for the big screen.

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The novel has previously been adapted to the big screen by Oscar-winning director Frank Borzage in 1932, with Cooper in the starring role opposite Helen Hayes, and then in 1957 by Charles Vidor and John Huston with Hudson co-starring opposite Jennifer Jones. —

Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024 Daisy Ridley is returning to the big screen — in a dark thriller about infidelity, written by her husband. —

Rachel Raposas, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 Laufey will hit the big screen in December, as a concert movie of her recent performance with the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl is headed for a limited engagement in theaters. —

Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024 Next year will see even more of these titles hit the big screen between Snow White and Lilo & Stitch. —

Nick Romano, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the big screen

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