Movie Holder is a term used to describe the device that holds a movie for viewing. The most common movie holders are a REEL, DISC, and DVD. A REEL is a cylindrical device made of metal or plastic that is used to store film. A DISC is a flat, round object that is used to store digital information such as movies. A DVD is a type of DISC that is used to store digital video and audio data. All three of these devices are used to store and play movies.