To ask if your four year old is like this?

[ploddingthroughtheevening]

We’re trying to watch a film and he keeps standing directly in front of the TV.

I keep asking him to move and he does but then goes back literally seconds later.

I’ve asked so many times for him to stop doing it, I’m boring myself.

I’d say very normal for 4. Just keep reminding him to sit down so everyone can see. He’s still teeny and if he’s not doing it to purposely annoy others then you need to be patient and trust that he will grow outbox it.

It was only a Julia Donaldson one, the Gruffalo’s Child. He can watch a film though, he’s seen a couple of Disney ones (Toy Story and Cars; I hate that film!)

The more I think about it the more I think he’s maybe not sure where his place is.

How long are we talking?
I wouldn't expect a 4 year old to sit through anything for very long and then only if they were interested in it. I am not sure from your posts whether you think he is trying to MAKE you stop watching the film and pay him attention, or whether he is just standing there because he's drifted away from the film and doesn't get that he's being annoying. I think maybe have another activity or two lined up for him to do that he can do in the room, but not stopping others watch the film.

I would say definitely the latter. I don’t think it’s intentional but it is annoying!

It's not rude to tell someone if they have this problem they need start parenting instead of continually asking to no avail.

Poor behaviour needs consequences that are clearly set out and then followed through.

Your 'rudeness' is a lot of parents' solutions, including mine.