tent-pole movie

A form of tentpole movie — A major motion picture which is expensive to produce but expected to generate significant revenue for its studio and investors.

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Meanings

nountent-pole movie (plural tent-pole movies)

plural tent-pole movies

  1. alternativeAlternative form of tentpole movie.
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