Nov. 25–28, Dec. 2
Part of Special Engagements
Judy Garland stars as Dorothy, the lonely dreamer from Kansas who is transported over the rainbow to the Land of Oz, where she makes an enemy of the Wicked Witch of the West. In order to return home, Dorothy must seek out the Wizard of Oz with the help of her new friends: a scarecrow without a brain, a tin man without a heart and a cowardly lion.
★ $5 tickets for children 12 and under!
Now playing!
🏆 Winner, Grand Prix, 2025 Cannes Film Festival
Sisters Nora (Renate Reinsve) and Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård), a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star (Elle Fanning). Suddenly, the two sisters must navigate their complicated relationship with their father — and deal with an American star dropped right into the middle of their complex family dynamics.
Part of Special Engagements
$5 tickets for children 12 and under!
★ A GOOFY MOVIE — Nov. 28, Dec. 1 & 3
★ CINDERELLA (1950) — Nov. 29 & Dec. 2
★ THE SOUND OF MUSIC — Nov. 30 & Dec. 3
December 3–21
Now in its 38th year, the AFI European Union Film Showcase continues its tradition of bringing the best in European cinema to Washington, DC-area audiences.
Upcoming shows:
★ ROLLING PAPERS + reception — Dec. 4
★ Special Presentation: SOUND OF FALLING + reception — Dec. 6
★ Special Presentation: 100 LITERS OF GOLD + reception — Dec. 7
Now playing!
🏆 Official Selection, 2025 AFI FEST
The new film from writer/director Noah Baumbach follows famous movie actor Jay Kelly (George Clooney) and his devoted manager Ron (Adam Sandler) as they embark on a whirlwind and unexpectedly profound journey through Europe. The ensemble cast includes Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Patrick Wilson, Eve Hewson, Greta Gerwig and Emily Mortimer, who co-wrote the screenplay with Baumbach.
Opens Fri, Dec. 5 | Advance screening Thurs, Dec. 4
Quentin Tarantino’s KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR unites Volume 1 and Volume 2 into a single, unrated epic — presented exactly as Tarantino intended, complete with a new, never-before-seen anime sequence.
October 17–December 3
One of the most influential filmmakers in the world, Akira Kurosawa wrote and directed some 30 feature films, all distinguished by an uncommon blend of artistic invention and significant entertainment value. This year, seven of his films — STRAY DOG, IKIRU, THRONE OF BLOOD, YOJIMBO, THE HIDDEN FORTRESS, SANJURO and HIGH AND LOW — have been restored in glorious 4K and are presented in this series alongside a new 2K restoration of RED BEARD, a 2K restoration of RASHOMON and last year’s 4K restoration of SEVEN SAMURAI.
This week:
✷ HIGH AND LOW (1963) — Nov. 27 & 30
✷ RASHOMON — Nov. 29, Dec. 1–3
Films for Feds Special Discount
Extended through Dec. 31
🎟️ $8 tickets for all current and recent federal employees in our community.
Show proof of either current or recent federal employment at the box office and receive one discount ticket per person to any regularly priced film, now through the end of the year.
Join today!
Become a member of the Silver Cinema Club today and unlock all of the exclusive benefits. From complimentary perks to exciting discounts, there’s something for every movie fan.
Become a member of the Silver Cinema Club today and unlock all of the exclusive benefits. From complimentary perks to exciting discounts, there’s something for every movie fan.
Gift cards may be used to buy tickets & concessions
at the theatre, or tickets online.
Gift cards may be used to buy tickets & concessions
at the theatre, or tickets online.
★ Purchase gift cards by Thurs, Dec. 18, for Christmas mailing. After the 18th, gift cards will be available for in-person pick-up only.
SERIES & EVENTS
Opening December 5
KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR in 70mm
Opening December 25
MARTY SUPREME in 70mm
Check back for showtimes.
