GGGP pointed out to me, in *The English Patient*

[TurboKittie]

I wasn't aware there was a difference between the two??

It's more a personal distinction. While technically they are one in the same thing, usually the important stories are considered a film. Films are usually the ones nominated for the prestigious awards, whereas movies are funny or filled with action and don't require a major investment of thought on my part.

For instance, The King's Speech is a film, whereas Shaun Of The Dead is a movie.