A feature film
A feature film is a motion picture created to tell a complete story for viewers.
How big is it?
2 h · time
Time · reference interval
A little perspective
A feature film vs A workday: duration comparison
A workday lasts about 4 times as long as a feature film.
ELAPSED TIME
A feature film is a motion picture created to tell a complete story for viewers.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
A feature film
Time: 2 h; reference interval.
A defined two-hour film.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked time is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
A workday
Time: 8 h; reference interval.
A chosen eight-hour working day.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked time is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 2 h
We compare the duration of a feature film. The measurement is labelled reference interval. Check the source notes for its basis.
A defined two-hour film.
The picture identifies the subject; the diagram compares the recorded values. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 h | Not recorded | reference interval |
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