Free · ACS Style Guide 2026
Cite a Film or Movie in ACS Style
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ACS Film Format
Nolan, C., Dir. Oppenheimer. Universal Pictures: USA, 2023.
About This Source Type
Films and movies are cited in ACS style with the director's name followed by 'Dir.', the film title in italics, the production studio or distributor, the city, and the year of release.
Key Formatting Tips
- 1Director is listed first, followed by 'Dir.'
- 2Film title is always italic
- 3Include the studio/distributor as the publisher
- 4Specify format (Film, DVD, Streaming) at the end if relevant