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?
Despicable Me 4
- Today, Jul 27
- Sun, Jul 28
- Tue, Jul 30
- Wed, Jul 31
- Thu, Aug 1
Director: Chris Renaud, Patrick Delage Run Time: 94 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 2024
Starring: Joey King, Kristen Wiig, Sofía Vergara, Steve Carell, Will Ferrell
The world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League agent returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions mayhem in Illumination’s Despicable Me 4. Just as Gru, Lucy and their girls welcome new baby Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad, they face a new nemesis and are forced to go on the run. Fresh new characters join the iconic returning cast as the biggest animated franchise in history begins a new chapter, packed with non-stop action and filled with Illumination's signature subversive humor.
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
- Sat, Sep 21
Director: Mark Osborne, Stephen Hillenburg Run Time: 87 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 2004
Starring: Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown, Mr. Lawrence, Rodger Bumpass, Tom Kenny
Dive into a comedy adventure that's bigger, better and more absorbing than the rest - the movie debut of that undersea sensation, SpongeBob SquarePants! There's trouble bubbling up in Bikini Bottom. King Neptune's crown is missing, and Mr. Krabs has been accused of stealing it! Together with his best pal Patrick, SpongeBob sets out to treacherous Shell City to reclaim Neptune's crown and save Mr. Krabs in a spectacular adventure filled with "over-the-top, under-the-sea action and non-stop laughs!" (Mark S. Allen, UPN-TV).
Safety Last! with Live Piano by Ben Model
- Sun, Oct 6
Director: Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor Run Time: 74 min. Release Year: 1923
Starring: Bill Strother, Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Noah Young, Westcott Clarke
Bedford Playhouse welcomes back musician and historian Ben Model providing live piano accompaniment to the classic silent comedy Safety Last! featuring the legendary Harold Lloyd. This feature-length film contains some of the most iconic scenes in silent film comedy history, all done without the aid of visual effects. Recommended for ages 3 to 93.
Matilda
- Sat, Oct 19
Director: Danny DeVito Run Time: 98 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 1996
Starring: Danny DeVito, Embeth Davidtz, Mara Wilson, Pam Ferris, Rhea Perlman
See the world from a kid's-eye view with MATILDA, a modern fairytale that mixes hilarious humor with the magical message of love. Mrs. Doubtfire's Mara Wilson stars as Matilda, a super-smart little girl who's woefully misunderstood by her parents (Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman), her brother, and an evil school principal. But with the help of a brave best friend and a wonderful teacher, Matilda discovers she doesn't have to get mad to get even.
Space Jam
- Sat, Nov 16
Director: Bruce W. Smith, Joe Pytka, Tony Cervone Run Time: 88 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 1996
Starring: Billy West, Danny DeVito, Michael Jordan, Theresa Randle, Wayne Knight
Michael Jordan slams, Bugs Bunny jams and the Looney Tunes stars hoop it up in this rim-rattlin' roundball romp that's one of the funniest animation/live-action capers ever made. Jokes fly as the Tune Squad takes on the Nerdlucks in a hard-court game to decide if the Looney Tunes remain here ... or become attractions at a far-off galactic off-ramp called Moron Mountain. The Nerdlucks have a monstrous secret weapon: they've stolen the skills of top NBA stars like Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing and become Monstars. But the Tune Squad's secret weapon happens to be the finest player in this or any other universe. He's outta this world. So's the fun.