"Would you like to watch a movie?"

Translation: 你想看电影吗？

[zuo3ge1]

Can someone explain to me why 一个电影 isn't necessary here?

[yarrite]

not a native speaker but i think 一个电视 would be putting more emphasis than the English would imply on watching specifically one movie

[Kayee639529]

Article is essential in English but in Chinese not necessary, unless you want to emphasize it. "这是一部好电影" = This is a nice movie. :)

[Penninsula]

为什么“你要不要看电影”是错的？

[chonglamprecht]

This would be do you wanna watch a movie?