Home of the best movies in Ottawa

Ottawa's go-to independent cinema since 1988. We curate a diverse selection of films and events for true movie lovers.

Exhibition on Screen: Michelangelo: Love and Death

May 24, 27, 29

Friendship

May 24-31Jun 1-5

RAN 4K Restoration

May 24-25, 28

The Teacher

May 24-25

The Ballad of Wallis Island

May 25

Ask Dr. Ruth with Dr. Joel Westheimer Q&A

May 26

The Zone: Tetsuo: The Iron Man

May 29Jun 3

Algiers

May 30Jun 1, 5

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life

May 30-31Jun 1-12

Ma mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan

May 30-31Jun 2

Restoration: Come and See

Jun 1, 4

Chicago w/Frisqué Femme Burlesque

Jun 6

Secret Mall Apartment

Jun 6-9

Pavements

Jun 7-8, 10

Sherlock Jr. with R.E.M.’s Monster and New Adventures in Hi Fi – A Silents Synced Film

Jun 7, 11

Dogma: Resurrected! A 25th Anniversary Celebration

Jun 12

Friday the 13th

Jun 13

The Life of Chuck

Jun 13-24

Restoration: Shall We Dance?

Jun 14, 17

THE SCARE FILM ARCHIVES VOLUME 2: DANGER STORIES

Jun 14, 18

I Know Catherine, The Log Lady

Jun 15

Midsommar and Summer Solstice Market

Jun 20

Norm Mclaren Shorts with Live Score by Absolutely Free

Jun 22

Slumber Party: Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Jun 22

Sing-Along! Grease

Jun 25

Golden Age: East of Eden

Jun 29

Happiness – 4K Restoration

Jun 29Jul 3

The Zone: Tetsuo: The Iron Man

May 29Jun 3

The Teacher

May 24-25

THE SCARE FILM ARCHIVES VOLUME 2: DANGER STORIES

Jun 14, 18

The Life of Chuck

Jun 13-24

The Ballad of Wallis Island

May 25

Slumber Party: Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Jun 22

Sherlock Jr. with R.E.M.’s Monster and New Adventures in Hi Fi – A Silents Synced Film

Jun 7, 11

Secret Mall Apartment

Jun 6-9

Restoration: Shall We Dance?

Jun 14, 17

Restoration: Come and See

Jun 1, 4

Dedicated to continuing the independent cinema tradition, building on its rich history and sharing it with all generations of film lovers. As film enthusiasts, we aim to curate one-of-a-kind cinema experiences – from film screenings to events – that will appeal to our cinema's unique community.

650

Total seats

In operation since

1947

9500+

Total Members

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Home of the best movies in Ottawa

Ottawa's go-to independent cinema since 1988. We curate a diverse selection of films and events for true movie lovers.

Exhibition on Screen: Michelangelo: Love and Death

May 24, 27, 29

Friendship

May 24-31Jun 1-5

RAN 4K Restoration

May 24-25, 28

The Teacher

May 24-25

The Ballad of Wallis Island

May 25

Ask Dr. Ruth with Dr. Joel Westheimer Q&A

May 26

The Zone: Tetsuo: The Iron Man

May 29Jun 3

Algiers

May 30Jun 1, 5

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life

May 30-31Jun 1-12

Ma mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan

May 30-31Jun 2

Restoration: Come and See

Jun 1, 4

Chicago w/Frisqué Femme Burlesque

Jun 6

Secret Mall Apartment

Jun 6-9

Pavements

Jun 7-8, 10

Sherlock Jr. with R.E.M.’s Monster and New Adventures in Hi Fi – A Silents Synced Film

Jun 7, 11

Dogma: Resurrected! A 25th Anniversary Celebration

Jun 12

Friday the 13th

Jun 13

The Life of Chuck

Jun 13-24

Restoration: Shall We Dance?

Jun 14, 17

THE SCARE FILM ARCHIVES VOLUME 2: DANGER STORIES

Jun 14, 18

I Know Catherine, The Log Lady

Jun 15

Midsommar and Summer Solstice Market

Jun 20

Norm Mclaren Shorts with Live Score by Absolutely Free

Jun 22

Slumber Party: Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Jun 22

Sing-Along! Grease

Jun 25

Golden Age: East of Eden

Jun 29

Happiness – 4K Restoration

Jun 29Jul 3

The Zone: Tetsuo: The Iron Man

May 29Jun 3

The Teacher

May 24-25

THE SCARE FILM ARCHIVES VOLUME 2: DANGER STORIES

Jun 14, 18

The Life of Chuck

Jun 13-24

The Ballad of Wallis Island

May 25

Slumber Party: Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Jun 22

Sherlock Jr. with R.E.M.’s Monster and New Adventures in Hi Fi – A Silents Synced Film

Jun 7, 11

Secret Mall Apartment

Jun 6-9

Restoration: Shall We Dance?

Jun 14, 17

Restoration: Come and See

Jun 1, 4

Dedicated to continuing the independent cinema tradition, building on its rich history and sharing it with all generations of film lovers. As film enthusiasts, we aim to curate one-of-a-kind cinema experiences – from film screenings to events – that will appeal to our cinema's unique community.

650

Total seats