Film Genres

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Action

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Fast-paced movies that include a lot of fight scenes, chase scenes, and slow-motion shots. They can feature superheroes, martial arts, or exciting stunts. These high-octane films are more about the execution of the plot rather than the plot itself

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Adventure

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Movies where the protagonist goes on an epic journey, either personally or geographically. Often the protagonist has a mission and faces many obstacles in his way.

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Animated

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Movies that are made up of a series of slightly different drawings of people, animals, and objects that make them move.

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Comedy

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Movies that are light-hearted; crafted to amuse, entertain, and provoke enjoyment and laughter.

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Drama

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Movies intended to be more serious than humorous. They follow a clearly defined plot structure with real-life and/or extreme situations with emotionally-driven characters.

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Fantasy

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Movies that have imaginative and fantastic themes usually including magical and/or supernatural events and make-believe creatures and/or locations.

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Horror

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Movies which are intended to frighten, scare, or disgust.

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Musical

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A movie in which singing and dancing play an essential part.

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Mystery

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Movies where the main character(s) solves a problem or a crime.

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Romance

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Movies that make the love story or the search for love the main plot focus.