- The title of the movie
- The year it was released
- The director of the movie
- The studio or company that produced the movie
You can usually find this information in the credits of the movie, or on the movie's official website.
Here is an example of how to site a movie in an essay using MLA style:
>(Title of Movie). Dir. (Director's Name). (Studio or Company), (Year Released).
For example:
>The Shawshank Redemption. Dir. Frank Darabont. Castle Rock Entertainment, 1994.
If you are citing a movie that is part of a series or trilogy, you can include the series or trilogy title after the movie title.
For example:
>The Empire Strikes Back. Dir. Irvin Kershner. Lucasfilm Ltd., 1980.
If you are citing a movie that is based on a book or other work, you can include the original work's title and author after the movie title.
For example:
>The Color Purple. Dir. Steven Spielberg. Based on the novel by Alice Walker. Warner Bros., 1985.
If you're referencing specific facts found within the movie, also be sure to include the time point at the end of the sentence as well.
For example:
>The first time Jack shows signs of being a ghost whisperer is when he first sees the little boy in the snow near the beginning of the movie (00:06:10).
Remember, there are various citation styles, and depending on the format you're using, the format or structure may change slightly.