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Jun 10
4:00 PM
7:00 PM
Casablanca
Ambler Theater

The Bogart film of all Bogart films, with nightclub owner Rick fighting his cynicism to choose between love and duty. Set in Morocco during WWII, this treasure contains one memorable scene after another, only to be topped by one of the greatest endings ever.

Jun 11
7:00 PM
Ambler Theater

Tina Fey’s hilarious portrayal of teen cliques and social hierarchy is so fetch! Lindsay Lohan plays Cady, who starts at a new high school only to be confronted by the group of popular girls known as “The Plastics.”

Jun 11
7:00 PM
Franky Bradley’s

Enjoy a film screening of To Wong Foo! followed by a drag tribute show.

Jun 12
3:00 PM
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Ritz V

The longest-running cult movie of all time stars Tim Curry as the kinky yet endearing “transsexual from Transylvania” Dr. Frank N. Furter. All Landmark Theatres engagements include live shadow casts!

Jun 12
Disclosure Day
Ambler Theater

Steven Spielberg returns with this thrilling sci-fi story about extraterrestrial life on Earth. DISCLOSURE DAY follows a determined whistleblower racing to uncover buried government secrets who sparks a worldwide reckoning that could change everything.

Jun 12
Ritz V

The Monty Python team are at it again in their second movie. This time we follow King Arthur and his knights in their search for the Holy Grail.

Jun 14
1:00 PM
Queen Christina
Ambler Theater

Greta Garbo steps into the pants of Sweden’s iconic Queen Christina in this queer-coded biopic from the pre-Code era. Racy for its time, the film follows Christina from her coronation through the end of her reign.

Jun 14
ELYSIUM
Ritz V

In the year 2154, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy, who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. The people of Earth are desperate to escape the planet's crime and poverty, and they critically need the state-of-the-art medical care available on Elysium.

Jun 14
Ritz V

Part of the Filmmaker Focus: Saving Matt Damon series, showing on Sundays & Wednesdays in June!

Jun 16
4:15 PM
7:00 PM
History of the World: Part I
Ambler Theater

This spot-on parody of historical epics and period pieces features Mel Brooks taking on five different roles alongside a stacked ensemble cast that includes Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Gregory Hines and Orson Welles as the film’s narrator.

Jun 16
Ritz V

A film series celebrating Pride, showing on Saturdays and Tuesdays from May 30 to June 30.

Jun 16
7:30 PM
Queen Christina
Ambler Theater

TCM writer Hannah Jack leads our monthly Deep Focus online seminars, aiming to build on the success of the conversations she has already brought to our community. While all of the talks will be about movies considered “classics”, they will range from the widely known and well-received to hidden gems whose critical reputation has changed over time.

Jun 17
4:00 PM
Cézanne: Portraits of a Life
Ambler Theater

One can’t appreciate 20th century art without understanding the significance and genius of Paul Cézanne. The film takes audiences beyond the exhibition to the places Cézanne lived and worked and sheds light on an artist who is perhaps the least-known of all the impressionists – until now.

Jun 17
7:15 PM
Ambler Theater

Tired of churning out fluffy comedies, a Hollywood director decides to write a serious, socially responsible film entitled “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” When his producers point out that he knows nothing of hardship, he hits the road as a hobo with an out-of-work actress.

Jun 17
ELYSIUM
Ritz V

Part of the Filmmaker Focus: Saving Matt Damon series, showing on Sundays & Wednesdays in June!

Jun 18
3:45 PM
7:00 PM
Ambler Theater

Based on the real-life events of Watergate, Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman are at their all-time best as Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. Despite warnings about their safety, they pursue the leads that connect the crime all the way to the White House.

Jun 19
5:00 PM
Underground Arts

Doors at 5:00 PM, Show at 6:00 PM.

Jun 21
Ritz V

From director Christopher Nolan comes the story of a team of pioneers undertaking the most important mission in human history. Matthew McConaughey stars as ex-pilot-turned-farmer Cooper, who must leave his family and a foundering Earth behind to lead an expedition traveling beyond this galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars.

Jun 21
1:15 PM
Cézanne: Portraits of a Life
Ambler Theater

One can’t appreciate 20th century art without understanding the significance and genius of Paul Cézanne. The film takes audiences beyond the exhibition to the places Cézanne lived and worked and sheds light on an artist who is perhaps the least-known of all the impressionists – until now.

Jun 23
4:00 PM
7:00 PM
Ambler Theater

Mel Brooks’ comedic take on the Universal monster classics of the ‘30s-’40s follows an American struggling to disassociate himself from the legacy of his grandfather, the infamous scientist Victor Frankenstein. When he travels to Transylvania, however, the discovery of Victor’s journals leads him to take up where his grandfather left off.

Jun 23
Ritz V

Part of the Filmmaker Focus: Saving Matt Damon series, featuring "Good Will Hunting."

Jun 24
4:00 PM
7:00 PM
Newsies
Ambler Theater

A teenage Christian Bale stars as a penniless newsboy in turn-of-the-century Manhattan. When the new publisher demands a higher purchase fee from the newsboys, a city-wide strike occurs. Based on the real-life newsboy strike of 1899, this uplifting tale of rebellion is a perfect fit for our yearlong series.

Jun 25
4:15 PM
7:00 PM
Ambler Theater

While fishing on vacation, a man accidentally hooks a mermaid! He attempts to conceal his new discovery from his wife by hiding the mermaid in the resort’s pool. William Powell’s comic prowess is on full display in this charming summer adventure.

Jun 25
Ritz V

Part of the Filmmaker Focus: Saving Matt Damon series, showing on Sundays & Wednesdays in June!

Jun 27
7:00 PM
Keswick Theatre

A screening of The Sandlot movie followed by a live Q&A session with Squints & Wendy. This event has been cancelled.

Jun 27
MOONLIGHT
Ritz V

At once a vital portrait of contemporary African American life and an intensely personal and poetic meditation on identity, family, friendship, and love, MOONLIGHT is a groundbreaking piece of cinema that reverberates with deep compassion and universal truths.

Jun 28
12:30 PM
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Ambler Theater

After he creates a flying car, an eccentric inventor inadvertently whisks his family to the evil kingdom of Vulgaria, where children and happiness are outlawed. When the kingdom’s leader takes an interest in the flying car, the family works together to secure the quirky vehicle and help the children of Vulgaria.

Jun 28
INTERSTELLAR
Ritz V

Part of the Filmmaker Focus: Saving Matt Damon series, showing on Sundays & Wednesdays in June!

Jun 30
4:15 PM
7:00 PM
The Producers
Ambler Theater

Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder star as Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his accountant, who figure out how to make a profit by creating a surefire flop. Their idea: a musical called Springtime for Hitler.

Jun 30
MOONLIGHT
Ritz V

Part of the Retro Replay Pride Series May-June 2026, showing on Saturdays & Tuesdays.

Jul 1
3:45 PM
7:00 PM
Jaws
Ambler Theater

Join us for our annual celebration of this landmark summer film. When a great white shark terrorizes the townspeople of Amity Island, the police chief, a grizzled shark hunter, and an oceanographer must set out to kill it.

Jul 2
4:00 PM
7:00 PM
Woman of the Year
Ambler Theater

This George Stevens romantic comedy was intended to build on Katharine Hepburn’s comeback success in The Philadelphia Story. In it, she stars as Tess alongside Spencer Tracy as Sam. The duo are feuding journalists whose relationship is tested after Sam begins to question Tess’ unflinching commitment to work.

Jul 4
1:00 PM
Jaws
Ambler Theater

Join us for our annual celebration of this landmark summer film. When a great white shark terrorizes the townspeople of Amity Island, the police chief, a grizzled shark hunter, and an oceanographer must set out to kill it.

Jul 5
1:00 PM
Georgia O’Keeffe: Brightness of Light
Ambler Theater

Georgia O’Keeffe rose to fame in the 1920s for her paintings of flowers, bones, and natural forms. She posed nude for shocking photographs by her lover, Alfred Stieglitz, but denied that her paintings depicted sexual imagery.

Jul 7
4:15 PM
7:00 PM
High Anxiety
Ambler Theater

In this satirical take on the films of Alfred Hitchcock, Mel Brooks writes, directs and tackles his first speaking lead role. Brooks plays the new director of the Psychoneurotic Institute for the Very, Very Nervous. After a series of mysterious events causes him to be accused of murder, he attempts to clear his name as he battles bouts of “high anxiety.”

Jul 7
With Hasan in Gaza
Lightbox Film Center
Jul 8
7:00 PM
Suspicion
Ambler Theater

A domestic thriller from the master of suspense, SUSPICION unites two of Hitchcock’s iconic actors: Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine. A shy heiress marries a charismatic man but soon suspects that he is plotting to murder her. A gripping work as can only be told by Alfred Hitchcock.

Jul 8
4:00 PM
Georgia O’Keeffe: Brightness of Light
Ambler Theater

Georgia O’Keeffe rose to fame in the 1920s for her paintings of flowers, bones, and natural forms. She posed nude for shocking photographs by her lover, Alfred Stieglitz, but denied that her paintings depicted sexual imagery.

Jul 9
4:15 PM
7:00 PM
The Truman Show
Ambler Theater

Jim Carrey stars as Truman Burbank, an unwitting star of a reality television show that has been broadcasting his life since birth. As Truman begins to notice strange occurrences, he questions the reality of his existence and attempts to escape.

Jul 11
10:00 AM
The Lion King
Ambler Theater

Experience the classic Disney animated film on the big screen! A young lion prince is exiled from his pride by his evil uncle, and must return to reclaim his rightful place as king.

Jul 12
1:00 PM
Forbidden Planet
Ambler Theater

A starship crew goes to a planet to check on a colony, only to find two survivors and a deadly secret. This sci-fi classic is known for its groundbreaking special effects and iconic robot, Robby the Robot.

Jul 14
7:15 PM
Georgia O’Keeffe: Brightness of Light
Ambler Theater

Georgia O’Keeffe rose to fame in the 1920s for her paintings of flowers, bones, and natural forms. She posed nude for shocking photographs by her lover, Alfred Stieglitz, but denied that her paintings depicted sexual imagery.

Jul 14
7:30 PM
Forbidden Planet
Ambler Theater

TCM writer Hannah Jack leads our monthly Deep Focus online seminars, aiming to build on the success of the conversations she has already brought to our community. While all of the talks will be about movies considered “ clásicos”, they will range from the widely known and well-received to hidden gems whose critical reputation has changed over time.

Jul 15
4:15 PM
7:00 PM
Unfaithfully Yours
Ambler Theater

A famous symphony conductor suspects his beautiful wife of infidelity and plots three different ways to murder her, each inspired by the music he is conducting.

Jul 16
7:00 PM
Aliens
Ambler Theater

Ellen Ripley returns to the planet where her crew encountered the deadly xenomorph, this time with a squad of colonial marines. This action-packed sequel is a sci-fi horror classic.

Jul 21
4:15 PM
7:00 PM
The Pirate
Ambler Theater

Judy Garland and Gene Kelly star in this colorful musical about a traveling actor who pretends to be a pirate to win the heart of a young woman.

Jul 21
The Devil Queen
Lightbox Film Center
Jul 22
7:15 PM
Ambler Theater

Robert De Niro stars as Rupert Pupkin, a delusional aspiring stand-up comedian who stalks a talk show host to achieve fame. This dark comedy explores the obsession with celebrity.

Jul 23
4:00 PM
7:00 PM
The Birds
Ambler Theater

Alfred Hitchcock's classic horror film about a wealthy socialite who follows a potential boyfriend to a small coastal town, only to be met with a series of unexplained and violent bird attacks.

Jul 26
1:00 PM
Ambler Theater

This music documentary tells the story of the Emerson String Quartet as they embark on their final season together. This illustrious ensemble has played thousands of venues, recorded an immense amount of music, and won nine Grammy Awards over the past 50 years.

Jul 29
7:00 PM
The Three Stooges Film Festival
Ambler Theater

Enjoy a selection of classic shorts from the legendary comedy trio, The Three Stooges. Get ready for some slapstick humor and timeless laughs.

Jul 30
7:15 PM
Dog Day Afternoon
Ambler Theater

Al Pacino stars in this crime drama based on a true story about a desperate man who robs a bank to pay for his lover's sex reassignment surgery. The film captures the chaotic and intense events of the day.

Aug 2
12:00 PM
Woodstock
Ambler Theater

Relive the iconic 1969 music festival with this documentary capturing the performances and atmosphere of the legendary event. Featuring performances from Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and many more.

Aug 4
4:15 PM
7:00 PM
Harvey
Ambler Theater

James Stewart stars as Elwood P. Dowd, a kind and eccentric man whose best friend is an invisible six-and-a-half-foot-tall rabbit named Harvey. This charming comedy explores themes of friendship and imagination.

Aug 5
7:00 PM
Little Lebowski Nite
Ambler Theater

Join us for a special screening of the cult classic 'The Big Lebowski'. Dress up as your favorite character and enjoy the Coen Brothers' iconic film.

Aug 5
4:00 PM
Four Rational People
Ambler Theater

This music documentary tells the story of the Emerson String Quartet as they embark on their final season together. This illustrious ensemble has played thousands of venues, recorded an immense amount of music, and won nine Grammy Awards over the past 50 years.

Aug 6
7:15 PM
Strangers on a Train
Ambler Theater

Alfred Hitchcock's suspenseful thriller about two strangers who meet on a train and conspire to 'exchange murders' to eliminate their respective problems.

Aug 9
1:00 PM
Midnight
Ambler Theater

A charming romantic comedy about a young American woman who arrives in Paris with no money and pretends to be a countess to gain entry into high society.

Aug 11
7:15 PM
Four Rational People
Ambler Theater

This music documentary tells the story of the Emerson String Quartet as they embark on their final season together. This illustrious ensemble has played thousands of venues, recorded an immense amount of music, and won nine Grammy Awards over the past 50 years.

Aug 12
3:30 PM
7:00 PM
Superman
Ambler Theater

Christopher Reeve stars as the iconic superhero in this classic film. Follow Superman's journey from Krypton to Earth as he discovers his powers and becomes the protector of Metropolis.

Aug 13
4:15 PM
7:00 PM
Cluny Brown
Ambler Theater

Jennifer Jones stars as Cluny Brown, a free-spirited plumber's niece who finds herself working as a maid in a stuffy English country house. This charming comedy explores themes of class and individuality.

Aug 15
10:00 AM
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Ambler Theater

Based on the popular book series, this family-friendly film follows the misadventures of middle schooler Greg Heffley as he navigates the challenges of adolescence.

Aug 16
1:00 PM
Paradise, Hawaiian Style
Ambler Theater

Elvis Presley stars as a helicopter pilot who starts a charter business in Hawaii. This musical comedy features beautiful scenery and classic Elvis songs.

Aug 18
7:30 PM
Midnight
Ambler Theater

Part of the 35mm Deep Focus and Hollywood Summer Nights series, this 1939 film is playing on the big screen.

Aug 19
7:15 PM
Scarface
Ambler Theater

Al Pacino stars as Tony Montana, a Cuban immigrant who rises to become a powerful drug lord in Miami. This crime epic is known for its intense violence and iconic dialogue.

Aug 19
3:50 PM
Leonardo: The Works
Ambler Theater

Explore the life and work of the legendary artist Leonardo da Vinci in this documentary. Featuring insights into his masterpieces and his innovative mind.

Aug 20
7:00 PM
Footloose
Ambler Theater

Kevin Bacon stars as Ren McCormack, a city teenager who moves to a small town where dancing and rock music have been banned. He challenges the local authorities to overturn the ban.

Aug 25
7:00 PM
The Great Escape
Ambler Theater

Based on a true story, this epic war film follows Allied prisoners of war who plan a daring escape from a German POW camp during World War II. Starring Steve McQueen and James Garner.

Aug 26
4:15 PM
7:00 PM
Love Finds Andy Hardy
Ambler Theater

Mickey Rooney stars as Andy Hardy in this classic musical comedy. Andy navigates the ups and downs of young love and family life in his small town.

Aug 27
7:15 PM
Taxi Driver
Ambler Theater

Robert De Niro stars as Travis Bickle, a lonely and disturbed Vietnam veteran who works as a taxi driver in New York City. This gritty psychological thriller explores themes of alienation and violence.

Aug 30
1:15 PM
Leonardo: The Works
Ambler Theater

This film looks at Leonardo da Vinci's life and art, including key works like The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. It explores his inventiveness, sculptural skills, military foresight, and ability to navigate politics.

Sep 1
7:15 PM
Scarface
Ambler Theater

Part of the Cinema Studies and Hollywood Summer Nights series, this 1932 film is playing on the big screen.

Sep 1
7:15 PM
Leonardo: The Works
Ambler Theater

This film looks at Leonardo da Vinci's life and art, including key works like The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. It explores his inventiveness, sculptural skills, military foresight, and ability to navigate politics.

Sep 2
3:45 PM
7:00 PM
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
Ambler Theater

The first installment of the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Follow Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi as they discover a young Anakin Skywalker and face the threat of the Sith.

Sep 3
4:15 PM
7:00 PM
The Lady from Shanghai
Ambler Theater

Orson Welles directs and stars in this film noir classic. A sailor becomes entangled with a beautiful and mysterious woman, leading to a web of deceit and murder.

Sep 6
1:00 PM
Dodsworth
Ambler Theater

Walter Huston stars as Samuel Dodsworth, a retired American businessman who travels to Europe with his restless wife. Their journey reveals the cracks in their marriage and their differing desires.

Sep 6
7:30 PM
CLUELESS
Prince Theater

The Philadelphia Film Society presents Throwback Thursday Quizzo & Movie! Do you like trivia, nostalgia films, and drink? Then get your friends together to form an awesome Quizzo team (witty squad name required) and put your film and pop culture knowledge to the test at PFS’ monthly Quizzo & Movie!

Sep 9
4:15 PM
7:00 PM
Queen Kelly
Ambler Theater

Gloria Swanson stars in this unfinished silent film directed by Erich von Stroheim. A young convent girl is chosen by a prince to be his bride, but their love is threatened by a jealous queen.

Sep 10
7:00 PM
Dick Tracy
Ambler Theater

Warren Beatty directs and stars as the iconic comic strip detective Dick Tracy. He battles a colorful array of villains in this stylish crime film.