How do I cite a movie or film in Bluebook?

To cite a movie or film in Bluebook (21st edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.

What is the Bluebook format for a movie or film citation?

The Bluebook format requires specific elements like author, title, date, and source location arranged in a particular order.

What does the in-text citation look like for a movie or film in Bluebook?

In Bluebook, the in-text citation for the example above is The Long Corridor, (2018).

How to Cite a Movie or Film in Bluebook (21st edition)

Learn how to cite a movie or film in Bluebook format (21st edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

Bluebook Bibliography Format

Here is the standard Bluebook format for citing a movie or film in your bibliography:

Bluebook Example for a Movie or Film

Bluebook does not give a movie or film an entry in the bibliography — it is cited in a note only. Here is that note, formatted by the official Bluebook CSL style definition:

The Long Corridor, (2018).

Step-by-Step Guide

Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your movie or film.
Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Bluebook (21st edition) template shown above.
Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
Add to your bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Bluebook requirements.

Evidence and review notes

Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model.

CSL style record: bluebook.csl

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a movie or film in Bluebook?: To cite a movie or film in Bluebook (21st edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the Bluebook format for a movie or film citation?: The Bluebook format requires specific elements like author, title, date, and source location arranged in a particular order.
What does the in-text citation look like for a movie or film in Bluebook?: In Bluebook, the in-text citation for the example above is The Long Corridor, (2018).