Which of the two is less harmful to religion: watching movies or masturbation, knowing that both are sins?

Fasting is a shield and a protection; it reduces desire. It might initially increase it, but with continuation, one habituates and finds tranquility. Masturbation or watching movies cannot be accepted as solutions to the problem, because a disease cannot be a cure; rather, it exacerbates the illness. One must strive to marry at the earliest possible opportunity, refrain from movies and masturbation, lower the gaze, increase fasting and acts of obedience, and occupy oneself with truth so that falsehood does not occupy the self. Among the helpful means are: sincere repentance, seeking refuge in Allah, being diligent in prayer, fasting, and reading the Quran, feeling Allah's constant watchfulness, good companionship, and engaging in sports.