Family
Remember experiencing great entertainment with your entire family? Here’s a chance to share that feeling (and get out of the house) with fun-filled, imaginative movies and events sure to please everyone, whether you’re 3 or 93. All your favorites are here, from beloved icons of the past to the new stars defining today’s childhoods. What better way to come play?
Chicken Run
- Sun, Sep 24
Director: Nick Park, Peter Lord Run Time: 84 min. Rating: G Release Year: 2000
Starring: Imelda Staunton, Jane Horrocks, Julia Sawalha, Lynn Ferguson, Mel Gibson
Featuring unforgettable characters, incredible animation and all-star voice talent, Chicken Run is an instant classic from the Academy Award-winning creators of Wallace and Gromit! While the chickens on evil Mrs. Tweedy's farm dream of a better life, a clever hen named Ginger is hatching plans to fly the coop - for good! The only problem is chickens can't fly ... or can they? Every escape attempt goes fowl until Rocky, a smooth-talking All-American rooster, crash-lands into the coop. It's hardly poultry in motion when Rocky attempts to teach Ginger and her fine feathered friends to fly ... but, with teamwork, determination and a little bit o' cluck, the fearless flock plots one last daring attempt in a spectacular bid for freedom!
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
- Fri, Sep 29
- Sat, Sep 30
- Sun, Oct 1
- Tue, Oct 3
- Wed, Oct 4
- Thu, Oct 5
Director: Cal Brunker Run Time: 92 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 2023
Starring: James Marsden, Kristen Bell, Marsai Martin, Mckenna Grace, Taraji P. Henson
When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS! For Skye, the smallest member of the team, her new powers are a dream come true. But things take a turn for the worse when the pups' archrival Humdinger breaks out of jail and teams up with a mad scientist to steal the superpowers for the two villains. With the fate of Adventure City hanging in the balance, the Mighty Pups have to stop the supervillains before it's too late, and Skye will need to learn that even the smallest pup can make the biggest difference.
Steamboat Bill, Jr. with Live Piano by Ben Model
- Sun, Oct 22
Director: Charles Reisner Run Time: 69 min. Release Year: 1928
Starring: Buster Keaton, Ernest Torrence, Marion Byron, Tom Lewis, Tom McGuire
Bedford Playhouse welcomes back musician and historian Ben Model providing live piano accompaniment to the classic silent comedy Steamboat Bill Jr. featuring the legendary Buster Keaton. This feature-length film contains some of Buster’s most famous stunts, all done without the aid of visual effects or body doubles. Recommended for ages 3 to 93.
Mad Monster Party
- Sun, Oct 29
Director: Jules Bass Run Time: 94 min. Rating: Not Rated Release Year: 1967
Starring: Allen Swift, Boris Karloff, Ethel Ennis, Gale Garnett, Phyllis Diller
Get in the Halloween spirit with the animated classic Mad Monster Party, featuring Boris Karloff and all of your favorite monsters. Produced by Rankin-Bass, the studio that created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and other holiday specials. Ticket holders will receive a trick or treat bag to enjoy while watching the film! Before Baron Von Frankenstein (Boris Karloff) can retire as the head of the powerful Worldwide Organization of Monsters, he must inform his faithful group of ghouls. How to deliver the news? Through a Mad Monster Party, of course! Von Frankenstein's guests include a who's who of Halloween favorites, including the Werewolf, Dracula, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the Mummy, the Invisible Man and more in this frighteningly fun holiday classic from Rankin/Bass that will leave kids of all ages howling with delight!
Sophie’s Special Story with Gabriella Gizzo
- Sun, Dec 17
Run Time: 120 min.
IMPORTANT: Only children require a ticket for this event. Accompanying parents/guardians will be admitted free of charge without...
It’s a Wonderful Life
- Sun, Dec 17
Director: Frank Capra Run Time: 130 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 1946
Starring: Donna Reed, Henry Travers, James Stewart, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell
Frank Capra's heartwarming masterpiece has been embraced as a cherished holiday tradition by families around the world! George Bailey (James Stewart) sets aside his dreams of world travel to run his father's small community bank and protect the people of Bedford Falls from greedy businessman Mr. Potter (Lionel Barrymore). When a costly mistake pushes George to the brink of despair, a visit from a kindly angel (Henry Travers) will show George how the life of one good man can change the world forever.