How to Cite Films in Harvard Style
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To cite a film in Harvard style you will need the following:
- Title of the film
- Film’s date of release
- Name of director
- Place of distribution
- Name of production company
Film citation format: Harvard style
Film Title (Year of distribution) Directed by Director Initial(s). Surname [Film]. Place of distribution: Production company.
For example:
Citizen Kane (1941) Directed by O. Welles [Film]. Los Angeles: RKO Radio Pictures.
If the film was viewed on DVD or Blu-ray, the format is as follows:
Film Title (Year of distribution) Directed by Director Initial(s). Surname [DVD/Blu-ray]. Place of distribution: Production company.
For example:
Bridesmaids (2011) Directed by P. Feig [Blu-ray]. Los Angeles: Apatow Productions.
Citing a film streamed online
If you viewed a film on a streaming service like Netflix, Amazon Prime or Mubi, or on a catch-up service like BBC iPlayer or All 4, the format is as follows:
Film Title (Year of distribution) Directed by Director Initial(s). Surname. Available at: Name of Streaming Service (Accessed: Day Month Year).
For example:
Phantom Thread (2017) Directed by P. T. Anderson. Available at: Netflix (Accessed: 25 April 2022).