Packages
Full Season
Big Screen Blockbusters
Morning Movies
Fright Films
Season’s Screenings
$10 Adults / $9 Students and Seniors (65+) / $8 Arts Council Board Members
Screenings begin: 7 p.m.
Doors, Box Office, and Bama Bar open: 1 hour prior to screening.
Season pass punch card tickets: $70 (pick 10 films in any series you want to attend! For sale at the box office prior to each film or at https://ci.ovationtix.com/36768/store/products
Bama Art House is presented by The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa.
Grease (1978)
Big Screen Blockbuster Series
June 3 at 7 p.m.
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Rated PG | 1h 45m | Comedy/Musical/Romance
Written by: Jim Jacobs, Warren Casey, and Bronte Woodard
Directed by: Randal Kleiser
Stars: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing
Synopsis:
A musical about teens in love in the 1950s. It’s California in 1958 and greaser Danny Zuko and Australian Sandy Olsson are in love. They spend time at the beach, and when they go back to school, what neither of them knows is that they both now attend Rydell High.
Toy Story (1995)
Morning Movies Series
June 6 at 10 a.m.
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Rated G | 1h 21m | Family/Comedy
Written by: John Lasseter, Pete Docter, and Andrew Stanton
Directed by: John Lasseter
Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles
Synopsis:
A little boy named Andy loves to be in his room, playing with his toys, especially his doll named “Woody.” But, what do the toys do when Andy is not with them, they come to life. Woody believes that his life (as a toy) is good. However, he must worry about Andy’s family moving, and what Woody does not know is about Andy’s birthday party. Woody does not realize that Andy’s mother gave him an action figure known as Buzz Lightyear, who does not believe that he is a toy, and quickly becomes Andy’s new favorite toy.
The Parent Trap (1961)
Big Screen Blockbuster Series
June 10 at 7 p.m.
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Rated G | 2h 8m | Comedy/Family/Romance
Written by: David Swift and Erich Kastner
Directed by: David Swift
Stars: Hayley Mills, Maureen O’Hara, Brian Keith
Synopsis:
Thirteen-year-olds prim and proper Bostonian Sharon McKendrick (Hayley Mills) and tomboyish Californian Susan Evers (Hayley Mills) meet at summer camp. It’s hate at first sight. After the girls carry out one battle after another against each other, the camp administrators ultimately place the two in solitary confinement, the two eating, sleeping, and playing only with each other. It is during this confinement that they finally get a chance to know each other and learn that they are indeed twins, separated when they were babies when their parents, Maggie McKendrick (Maureen O’Hara) and Mitch Evers (Brian Keith), divorced.
The Hunger Games (2012)
Big Screen Blockbuster Series
June 17 at 7 p.m.
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Rated PG-13 | 2 h 22 m | Dystopian Sci-Fi / Teen Adventure / Action
Director: Gary Ross
Writers: Gary Ross, Suzanne Collins, Billy Ray
Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Jack Quaid
Synopsis:
In a dystopian future, the totalitarian nation of Panem is divided into 12 districts and the Capitol. Each year two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games.Part entertainment, part brutal retribution for a past rebellion, the televised games are broadcast throughout Panem. The 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors while the citizens of Panem are required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss’ young sister, Prim, is selected as District 12’s female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart, Peeta, are pitted against bigger, stronger representatives, some of whom have trained for this their whole lives.
Encanto (2021)
Morning Movies Series
June 20 at 10 a.m.
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Rated PG |1h 42m | Animation/ Family/Comedy/Musical
Written by: Charise Castro Smith, Jared Bush and Byron Howard
Directed by: Jared Bush and Bryon Howard
Stars: Stephanie Beatriz, Maria Cecillia Botero, John Leguizamo
Synopsis:
Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal-every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.
Batman (1989)
Big Screen Blockbuster Series
June 24 at 7 p.m.
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Rated PG-13 | 2h 6m | Action/Adventure
Written by: Bob Kane, Sam Hamm, and Warren Skaaren
Directed by: Tim Burton
Stars: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger
Synopsis:
In Gotham City, crime boss Carl Grissom rules with an iron fist with his right-hand man, Jack Napier, but there’s a new crime fighter in town, Batman. However, after a falling out between the two criminals that lead to Napier falling to his death in a vat of chemicals things change. Napier reappears as The Joker and starts a reign of terror in Gotham City.
Stand By Me (1986)
Big Screen Blockbuster Series
July 1 at 7 p.m.
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Rated R | 1h 29m | Adventure/Comedy/Drama
Written by: Stephen King, Raynold Gideon, and Bruce A. Evans
Directed by: Rob Reiner
Stars: Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman
Synopsis:
It’s the summer of 1959 in Castlerock, Oregon and four 12 year-old boys, Gordie, Chris, Teddy, and Vern, are fast friends. After learning of the general location of the body of a local boy who has been missing for several days, they set off into the woods to see it. Along the way, they learn about themselves, the meaning of friendship, and the need to stand up for what is right.
Deep Blue Sea (1999)
Big Screen Blockbuster Series
July 8 at 7 p.m.
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Rated R | 1h 44m | Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi/Thriller
Written by: Duncan Kennedy, Donna Powers, and Wayne Powers
Directed by: Renny Harlin
Stars: Thomas Jane, Saffron Burrows, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Rapaport, LL Cool J
Synopsis:
A businessman sinks $200 million into a special project to help fight Alzheimer’s disease. As part of this project, medical biologist Susan McAlester (Saffron Burrows) figures out a way to genetically enlarge shark brains, so that disease-battling enzymes can be harvested. However, the shark subjects become super smart and decide they don’t much like being cooped up in pens and being stabbed with hypodermics, so they figure a way to break out and make for the open sea.
The Muppets Movie (1979)
Morning Movies Series
July 11 at 10 a.m.
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Rated G | 1h 35m | Adventure/Comedy/Family/Musical
Written by: Jerry Juhl and Jack Burns
Directed by: James Frawley
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson
Synopsis:
While living the quiet life in a swamp, Kermit the Frog is approached by a Hollywood agent to audition for the chance of a lifetime. So Kermit takes this chance for his big break as he makes the journey to Hollywood. Along the way, Kermit comes across several quirky new friends including comedic Fozzie Bear, beautiful but feisty Miss Piggy, and the Great Gonzo. But Kermit must also watch out for ruthless Doc Hopper, who plans to use him as his spokesman for his frog legs food chain.
Mamma Mia (2008)
Big Screen Blockbuster Series
July 15 at 7 p.m.
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Rated PG-13 | 1h 48m | Comedy/Musical/Romance
Written by: Catherine Johnson
Directed by: Phyllida Lloyd
Stars: Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried
Synopsis:
Set on a colorful Greek island, the plot serves as a background for a wealth of ABBA songs. The twenty-year-old bride-to-be Sophie Sheridan finds in her mother’s diary that the strangers Sam Carmichael, Harry Bright, or Bill Anderson might be her father. She invites all three to the wedding without telling her mother, Donna Sheridan, who is preparing for her daughter’s wedding with the help of two old friends.
Twister (1996)
Big Screen Blockbuster Series
July 22 at 7 p.m.
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Rated PG 13 | 1hr 53m | Action/Adventure
Written by: Michael Crichton and Anne-Marie Martin
Directed by: Jan de Bont
Stars: Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Jami Gertz, Cary Elwes, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and Alan Ruck
Synopsis:
During the approach of the most powerful storm in decades, university professor Dr. Jo Harding and an underfunded team of students prepare the prototype for Dorothy, a ground-breaking tornado data-gathering device conceived by her estranged husband, Bill. When Harding tells Bill that Dorothy is ready for testing – and that their privately funded rival Dr. Jonas Miller has stolen the idea and built his own – Bill rejoins the team for one last mission.
Moana (2016)
Morning Movies Series
July 25 at 10 a.m.
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Rated PG | 1h 47m | Animation/Adventure/Comedy/Family/Fantasy/Musical
Written by: Jared Bush, Ron Clements, and John Musker
Directed by: Ron Clements, John Musker, and Don Hall
Stars: Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House
Synopsis:
Moana Waialiki is a sea voyaging enthusiast and the only daughter of a chief in a long line of navigators. When her island’s fishermen can’t catch any fish and the crops fail, she learns that the demigod Maui caused the blight by stealing the heart of the goddess, Te Fiti. The only way to heal the island is to persuade Maui to return Te Fiti’s heart, so Moana sets off on an epic journey across the Pacific. The film is based on stories from Polynesian mythology.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Big Screen Blockbuster Series
July 29 at 7 p.m.
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Rated PG | 2h 4m | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Written by: Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan, and George Lucas
Directed by: Irvin Kershner
Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher
Synopsis:
The legendary saga continues as the Rebel Alliance faces increasing challenges from the mighty Galactic Empire. Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia Organa confront new trials that test their courage, friendships, and beliefs. After the Empire overpowers the Rebel Alliance, Luke Skywalker begins training with Jedi Master Yoda, while Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett pursue his friends across the galaxy.
Monster House (2006)
Fright Film Series
September 30 at 7 p.m.
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Rated PG | 1h 31m | Animation/Comedy/Family/Mystery
Written by: Dan Harmon, Rob Scharb, and Pamela Pettler
Directed by: Gil Kenan
Stars: Mitchel Musso, Sam Lerner, Spencer Locke
Synopsis:
13-year-old DJ is observing his neighbor Nebbercracker on the other side of the street in the suburb that destroys tricycles of children that trespass on his lawn. When DJ’s parents travel on the eve of Halloween and the abusive babysitter Zee stays with him, he calls his clumsy best friend Chowder to play basketball. But when the ball falls on Nebbercracker’s lawn, the old man has a heart attack, and soon they find that the house is a monster.
The Shining (1980)
Fright Film Series
October 14 at 10 a.m.
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Rated R | 2h 26m | Drama/Horror
Written by: Stephen King, Stanley Kubrick, and Diane Johnson
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
Stars: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd
Synopsis:
After landing a job as an off-season caretaker, Jack Torrance, an aspiring author and recovering alcoholic, drags his wife Wendy and gifted son Danny to snow-covered Colorado’s secluded Overlook Hotel, an isolated hotel, where a sinister presence influences the father into violence. At the same time, his psychic son sees horrifying forebodings from both the past and the future.
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Fright Film Series
October 28 at 7 p.m.
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Rated PG | 1hr 36m | Family/Comedy
Written by: David Kirshner, Mick Garris, & Neil Cuthbert
Directed by: Kenny Ortega
Stars: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, & Kathy Najimy
Synopsis:
After moving to Salem, Massachusetts, teenager Max Dennison explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani and their new friend, Allison. After dismissing a story, Allison tells a superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches’ book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal.
Insidious (2010)
Fright Film Series
October 30 at 7 p.m.
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Rated PG13 | 1hr 43m | Horror/ Mystery
Written by: Leigh Whannell
Directed by: James WanStars: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, and Barbara Hershey
Synopsis:
Parents (Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne) take drastic measures when it seems their new home is haunted and their comatose son is possessed by a malevolent entity.
Wicked: Sing-Along (2024)
Pop-Up Series
November 11 at 7 p.m.
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Rated PG | 2h 41m | Musical/Fantasy
Written by: Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox, and Gregory Maguire
Directed by: Jon M. Chu
Stars: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh
Synopsis:
Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths. Throughout their journey, Wicked invites audiences to sing along with its iconic songs, from the empowering anthem “The Wizard and I” to the whimsical “Popular.”
The Santa Clause (1994)
Season’s Screenings Series
December 16 at 7 p.m.
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Rated PG | 1h 37m | Family/Comedy
Written by: Leo Benvenuti and Steve Rudnick
Directed by: John Pasquin
Stars: Tim Allen, Eric Lloyd, Wendy Crewson, Judge Reinhold, David Krumholtz
Synopsis:
Divorced dad Scott has custody of his son on Christmas Eve. After he accidentally kills a man in a Santa suit, they are magically transported to the North Pole, where an elf explains that Scott must take Santa’s place before the next Christmas arrives. Scott thinks he’s dreaming, but over the next several months he gains weight and grows an inexplicably white beard. Maybe that night at the North Pole wasn’t a dream after all – and maybe Scott has a lot of work to do.
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
Season’s Screenings Series
December 22 at 7 p.m.
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Rated PG | 2h 10m | Drama/Family/Fantasy/Romance
Written by: Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, and Frank Capra
Directed by: Frank Capra
Stars: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore
Synopsis:
An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman, George Bailey who has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls, by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.
Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
Season’s Screenings Series
December 23 at 2 p.m.
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Rated PG | 1h 38m | Family/Comedy
Writers by: John Grisham and Chris Columbus
Directed by: Joe Roth
Stars: Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd
Synopsis:
Finally, alone for the holidays, Luther and Nora Krank plan to eschew the Christmas traditions and take a cruise in the Caribbean instead. This doesn’t sit well with their Christmas-obsessed neighbors Vic Frohmeyer and Walt Scheel, who are determined to win the annual “best-decorated street” competition, and the Kranks soon find themselves social outcasts because of their lack of Christmas spirit.
The Polar Express (2004)
Season’s Screenings Series
December 23 at 7 p.m.
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Rated G | 1h 40m | Animation/Adventure/Family
Written by: Robert Zemeckis (screenplay), William Broyles Jr. (screenplay), Chris Van Allsburg (book)
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Stars: Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, Nona Gaye, Eddie Deezen
Synopsis:
Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.