also: ムーヴィー
noun
Refers to a motion picture or film. In everyday Japanese, 映画 is often the more neutral native choice, while ムービー has a katakana, genre-label, entertainment, or promotional feel.
週末に新作のアクションムービーを見に行った。
I went to see a new action movie on the weekend.
このムービーは家
This movie is something the whole family can enjoy.
noun
Common for digital video content, especially short clips made, uploaded, or viewed on a phone, website, or app. 動画 is the more general standard word for online video.
スマホで短いムービーを撮った。
I shot a short video with my phone.
商品の使い方を説明するムービーをサイトに載せた。
We posted a video on the site explaining how to use the product.