The phrase "movie career" refers to a person's professional journey in the film industry. It is the series of movies they have worked on and the progression of their roles and achievements in movies. Full definition
She has a longer movie career with different types of roles and I always find a certain charm in her characters. (dramabeans.com)
Scooping up indie and critical awards across the country, the film gave Laura Linney her first Oscar nomination and ignited Mark Ruffalo's movie career after years of theatre. (parallax-view.org)
The two become pals and move to LA together to pursue movie careers. (dvdmg.com)