a film or television programme that deals with real people and events
documentary
a funny film, play or television programme
comedy
a film with a fast-moving plot, usually containing scenes of violence
action
They contain many of the same features of action movies, but are usually set in exotic locations.
adventure
books and films about imaginary future events and characters, often dealing with space travel and life on other planets.
science fiction
a film in which there are a lot of songs
musical
a film that tells an exciting story, especially about something dangerous like a crime
thriller/crime
films that are intended to frighten people
horror
a movie that is about a serious subject and is not meant to make the audience laugh
drama
a type of film that consists of a series of drawings that are shown quickly one after another so that they look as if they are moving
animation
a film about a romantic relationship
romance
a film about the western United States in the 1800s, usually with cowboys
western