Big Picture Show
Film Screenings
This is the list of forthcoming Big Picture Show films. Click below each film to see a list of forthcoming screenings for that film.
A Haunting in Venice (2023) (U12s with an adult (12A) )
In post-World War II Venice, Poirot, now retired and living in self-imposed exile, reluctantly agrees to attend a séance in a decaying, haunted palazzo. But when one of the guests is murdered, it is up to the former detective to once again try and uncover the killer.
All of Us Strangers (2023) (15 Yrs & Over (15) )
One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbour, Harry, which punctures the rhythm of his everyday life. As a relationship develops between them, Adam is preoccupied with memories of the past and finds himself drawn back to the suburban town where he grew up, and the childhood home where his parents appear to be living, just as they were on the day they died, thirty years before.
Atuel (2022) + Q&A (Suitable for All (U) )
This record-breaking environmental documentary tells the fascinating story of the Atuel River, the longest river in Mendoza, Argentina. The film sets out to explore the Atuel’s relationship with the communities it flows through and raises awareness of the environmental and political threats to the river, the farming oases that it supports and the wider issue of water scarcity and habitat worldwide.
Back to Black (2024) (15 Yrs & Over (15) )
A biographical drama film which unravels the extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse's early rise to fame and the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black.
Told from Amy's perspective, the film paints a vibrant picture of the Camden streets Amy called home and captures her artistry, wit and honesty, and the relationships in her life which inspired her music.
Belfast (2021) (U12s with an adult (12A) )
A young boy and his working-class Belfast family experience the tumultuous late 1960s.
Bob Marley - One Love (2024) (U12s with an adult (12A) )
Celebrate the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love, peace, and unity. In this powerful and uplifting film, discover Bob Marley's incredible story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music that changed the world.
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) (U12s with an adult (12A) )
The story of the legendary rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid (1985).
Stars: Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee
Chasing the Sun (2024) + Q&A (Parental Guidance (PG) )
In 1973, a groundbreaking experiment at a little-known American university unveiled a startling truth: the most energy-efficient creature on Earth is a human being on a bicycle. This brand new documentary film delves into the transformative power of the bicycle, showcasing the inspiring event known as "Chase The Sun," where ordinary people achieve the extraordinary by cycling coast to coast, over 200 miles in a single day, powered by nothing more than sandwiches, energy bars, cups of tea, and unyielding cheer.
Driving Madeleine (2022) (15 Yrs & Over (15) )
A seemingly simple taxi ride across Paris evolves into a profound meditation on the realities of the driver, whose personal life is in shambles, and his fare, an elderly woman whose warmth belies her shocking past.
Echoes of the Soil (2023) (Suitable for All (U) )
This charming short documentary looks back at the filming of Powell and Pressburgers' 1950 neo-romantic film Gone to Earth, told through the stories of Much Wenlock villagers, who all appeared in the film as child extras back in 1949. The film features behind the scenes footage, archive photographs and original production sketches.
Firebrand (2023) (15 Yrs & Over (15) )
In blood-soaked Tudor England, twice married, accomplished and educated Katherine Parr reluctantly agrees to become the sixth wife of the tyrannical King Henry VIII. Her consent to marry him carries great personal risk, given her predecessors are either vanquished, beheaded or dead. Perceived as a threat by Henry's courtiers, they start to cast doubts about her fidelity and turn the increasingly paranoid king against her.
Gone to Earth (1950) + Introduction by Ian Francis (Parental Guidance (PG) )
Set in the late 1800s in rural England, Gone to Earth focuses on the life of Hazel, a poor country girl who is sensitive, caring, and fiercely independent. She loves and understands wild animals more than the people around her, her only friends being half-tame forest creatures, including a fox she has raised. Her life takes a turn, however, when she catches the eye of the lecherous fox-hunting local squire. This film beautifully captures the natural landscapes of Shropshire and explores themes of love, superstition, and the struggle between Hazel’s wild spirit and societal expectations.
Grease - singalong (1978) (Parental Guidance (PG) )
In this definitive feel-good musical, good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. But when they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance?
I'm Your Man (2021) (15 Yrs & Over (15) )
In order to obtain research funds for her studies, a scientist at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin accepts an offer to participate in an extraordinary experiment: for three weeks she must live with a humanoid robot designed to be the perfect life partner for her.
Last Christmas (2019) (U12s with an adult (12A) )
Kate is a young woman subscribed to bad decisions. Working as an elf in a year round Christmas store is not good for the wannabe singer. However, she meets Tom there. Her life takes a new turn. For Kate, it seems too good to be true.
Mary Poppins (1964) (Suitable for All (U) )
This classic family film combines live-action with animation and stars Julie Andrews in her feature film debut. Mr Banks is looking for someone to care for his two mischievous children and comes across Mary Poppins, an angelic nanny. She not only brings a change in their lives but also spreads happiness wherever she goes.
Metropolis (1927) + Live Music by Jonny Best (Parental Guidance (PG) )
This influential German science-fiction film presents a highly stylized futuristic city where a beautiful and cultured utopia exists above a bleak underworld. In this futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working-class prophet who predicts the coming of a saviour to mediate their differences.
Metropolis is famous for its sumptuous Art Deco style and groundbreaking visual effects with clever use of miniatures, mirrors and incredible set design as well as its long-lasting influence on the science fiction genre.
Miami Connection (1987) (Adults Only (18) )
Motorcycle ninjas are tightening their grip on Florida’s narcotics trade, viciously annihilating anyone who dares move in on their turf. Multi-national martial arts rock band Dragon Sound have had enough, and embark on a roundhouse wreck-wave of crime-crushing justice. Dragon Sound can’t stop until they’ve completely destroyed the dealers, the drunk bikers, the kill-crazy ninjas, the middle-aged thugs, the “stupid cocaine” and a bad guy called Jeff! Miami Connection is a true wonder of bad cinema
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) (Suitable for All (U) )
After a divorced New York mother hires a nice old man to play Santa Claus at Macy's, she is startled by his claim to be the genuine article. When the man is subsequently institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is actually the real thing.
One Life (2023) (U12s with an adult (12A) )
The true story of Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued 669 predominantly Jewish children from the Nazis.
Polar Express (2004) (Suitable for All (U) )
On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Stars: Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola and Michael Jeter.
Potiche (2010) (15 Yrs & Over (15) )
In 1977 France, tight-fisted factory owner Robert is so shocked when his workers go on strike for higher wages, that he suffers a heart attack. Luckily, his wife steps in to take over and proves that she is not just a small-town trophy housewife, but actually a much better boss. Not only does she navigate the labour problems with unexpected grace, she manages to win everyone's hearts at the same time.
Six Inches of Soil (2024) (Parental Guidance (PG) )
This independent full feature documentary shines a spotlight on soil health and regenerative farming. It tells the inspiring story of young English farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil and our health and provide for local communities.
Son of the White Mare (1981) (Suitable for All (U) )
In this dreamlike Hungarian folk myth, a horse goddess gives birth to a human son. When he grows strong enough, he learns of the injustice meted out to his ancestors by the evil dragons, and sets out to take revenge on them.
This film is an astonishing fantasy epic, using a kaleidoscopic medley of groundbreaking animation styles and swirling colourful images to portray its mythical monsters and beautiful princesses.
The Critic (2023) (15 Yrs & Over (15) )
SSet against the backdrop of 1930's London, this is a captivating exploration of power dynamics, ambition, and the harsh realities of societal intolerance. Sir Ian McKellen is the titular theatre critic, a manipulative figure whose sharp tongue and keen insights mask a darker agenda. His character is both compelling and repulsive, drawing viewers into a world where his approval can make or break careers.
The Fall Guy (2024) (U12s with an adult (12A) )
After leaving the business one year earlier, battle-scarred stuntman Colt Seavers springs back into action when the star of a big studio movie suddenly disappears. As the mystery surrounding the missing actor deepens, Colt soon finds himself ensnared in a sinister plot that sees him trying to solve a conspiracy and at the same time win back the love of his life.
The Garfield Movie (2024) (Suitable for All (U) )
In this animated comedy film, Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagne-loving indoor cat, is about to have an outdoor adventure. After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, a scruffy street cat, Garfield, is forced to leave his perfectly pampered life in order to take part in a high-stakes heist.
The Girl Who Believes in Miracles (2021) (Parental Guidance (PG) )
Young Sara Hopkins is, unlike most people, willing to take God at His word. So when she hears a preacher say that faith can move mountains, she starts praying. Suddenly, people in her town are mysteriously healed - but fame soon takes its toll.
The Greatest Showman (2017) (Parental Guidance (PG) )
Celebrates the birth of show business, and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Stars: Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron
The Keeper (2018) (15 Yrs & Over (15) )
In this heartfelt true wartime story, we follow Bert, recruited from the local prisoner-of-war camp by the manager of non-league football team, St Helens. Bert has to learn to overcome the prejudices of his fellow team members who are all appalled at the prospect of playing with the enemy. At the end of the war, Bert is free to return to his home in Bremen, but his growing connection with Margaret, the boss's daughter, leads him to stay and pursue a career in professional football.
The Miracle Club (2023) (U12s with an adult (12A) )
Three close friends who have never left the outskirts of Dublin, much less Ireland, receive a little help from their local priest to win the journey of a lifetime — a visit to Lourdes, the picturesque French town and place of healing and miracles.
The Old Oak (2023) (15 Yrs & Over (15) )
The Old Oak is a special place – the only remaining pub in a community in the north-east of England that has suffered thirty years of decline. The landlord hangs on to it by his fingertips, a situation made more precarious when Syrian refugees unexpectedly arrive in the village, and The Oak becomes contested territory. Then, he meets a young Syrian and her camera. Can they find a way to bring people together? So unfolds a deeply moving drama of fragility and hope.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) (15 Yrs & Over (15) )
Jean Brodie is a free-spirited teacher at a Scottish girls' school during the 1930s. She encourages her young pupils to embrace romantic ideals, educating them about love and art rather than hard facts. However, her controversial teaching philosophy draws the disapproval of the school's headmistress and, when Miss Brodie becomes entangled in a love triangle, her behaviour towards her favourite students becomes increasingly manipulative.
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023) (U12s with an adult (12A) )
A seemingly unremarkable man in his 60s one day learns his old friend Queenie is dying. He embarks on a walk to the post box to send her a letter, only to keep going for 450 miles until he reaches Queenie's hospice, much to the despair of his wife Maureen.
Thelma (2024) (U12s with an adult (12A) )
When 93-year-old Thelma gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out with a friend and a mobility scooter, on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her.This is a sweet and sentimental comedy based on the real-life experiences of the director’s own grandmother.
Twisters (2024) (U12s with an adult (12A) )
Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a ground-breaking new tracking system. She soon crosses paths with a charming but reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies, the competing teams find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over central Oklahoma.
Typist Artist Pirate King (2022) + Q&A (U12s with an adult (12A) )
The film is a fictionalised portrait of the late "avant-garde and misunderstood" artist Audrey Amiss who was unable to finish her training at the Royal Academy of Arts due to being hospitalised for mental illness. We take a road trip with Audrey and her psychiatric nurse and see them form an unlikely friendship as they travel north, uncovering key moments and people from Audrey’s past.
War Horse (2011) (U12s with an adult (12A) )
Set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the World War I, War Horse tells of the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and the young man who tames and trains him.
When Harry Met Sally (1989) (15 Yrs & Over (15) )
A chance encounter between two graduates evolves into a short-term friendship, when Sally gives Harry a ride to New York after they both graduate from the University of Chicago. This classic rom-com film follows them through their lives as they both search unsuccessfully for love, but continue bumping into each other time and time again. When fate finally does bring them back together years later, they are forced to deal with how they really feel about each other.
Wicked Little Letters (2023) (15 Yrs & Over (15) )
Set in a 1920s English seaside town, the story follows two neighbours: deeply conservative local Edith and rowdy Irish migrant Rose. When Edith and fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. However, as the town’s women begin to investigate the crime themselves, they suspect that something is amiss, and Rose may not be the culprit after all.
Wilding (2023) (Parental Guidance (PG) )
Wilding tells the story of a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their failing, four-hundred-year-old estate. The couple battles entrenched tradition, and dares to place the fate of their farm in the hands of nature. Ripping down the fences, they set the land back to the wild and entrust its recovery to a motley mix of animals both tame and wild. It is the beginning of a grand experiment that will become one of the most significant rewilding experiments in Europe.
Wonka (2023) (Parental Guidance (PG) )
Based on the extraordinary character created by Roald Dahl, this is the wondrous and musical story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker comes to a city renowned for its chocolate, with dreams of opening his very own shop. Soon however, the young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is dominated by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers.
