tentpole movie

== English == === Alternative forms === tent-pole movie === Etymology === An allusion to the manner in which a supporting tentpole holds up the structure of a tent. === Pronunciation === === Noun === tentpole movie (plural tentpole movies) (US, idiomatic, film) A major motion picture which is expensive to produce but expected to generate significant revenue for its studio and investors. ==== Synonyms ==== tentpole film === See also === blockbuster