Citing a movie in MLA format requires specific information to ensure that your citation is clear and provides all necessary details. Here's a breakdown of how to do it properly.
First, you start with the title of the movie. Ensure that you italicize the title. Next, include the director's name, which follows the format: "Directed by" followed by the director's full name. After that, you add any other key contributors, such as writers or producers, using "and" for multiple contributors.
Next, you'll want to include the production company, which should be listed after the contributors. This is followed by the release year of the film. If you're citing specifics, such as a version or medium (like Blu-ray), you can mention that as well.
Here's the general format:
Title of Film. Directed by First Name Last Name, Production Company, Year of Release.
For example, if you were citing the movie "Inception," directed by Christopher Nolan, it would look like this:
Inception. Directed by Christopher Nolan, Warner Bros. Pictures, 2010.
If you accessed the movie through a specific platform, you might want to include that information as well. For instance, if you watched "Inception" on Netflix, your citation could look like this:
Inception. Directed by Christopher Nolan, Warner Bros. Pictures, 2010. Netflix.
Remember, the key is to provide clear, accurate information that will allow someone else to locate the same film you referenced. Following these guidelines will ensure your citation is in line with MLA standards.