Join us May 5 for the Avalon 2024 Gala: Featuring gifted concert pianist and film music expert Rachel Franklin. Learn More.

Now Playing at the Avalon

Wicked Little Letters
Olivia Colman & Jessie Buckley!
screenings on Sat & Thurs
Now Playing

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 – led by Police Officer Gladys Moss – begin to investigate the crime themselves, they suspect that something is amiss, and Rose may not be the culprit after all.

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La Chimera
NY Times Critics Pick!
Now Playing

After the death of the love of his life, English archaeologist Arthur is desperate to find the mythical door to the afterlife — but to do so, he must team up with a network of tomb raiders who break into ancient tombs in search of archaeological wonders to sell on the black market.

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On The Adamant
One Show Only!
Wed, Apr 17 at 8PM
Berlin Golden Bear WINNER!

Winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, this affecting, enlightening film from nonfiction master Nicolas Philibert (TO BE AND TO HAVE) invites viewers to come aboard the Adamant and witness the transformational power of art and community.

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John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger
Opening Sun, Apr 21
Three Special Shows!

Coming Soon

Step into the glittering world of fashion, scandal and shameless self-promotion that made John Singer Sargent the painter who defined an era. Explore the unique creative process of the late 19th century’s favorite portrait artist and the way in which his portraits captured the spirit of a vibrant and rapidly changing age.

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Bob Marley: One Love
One Show Only!
Wed, Apr 24 at 8PM
Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir!

BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music.

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Le Samouraï
One Show Only!
Wed, May 1 at 8PM
New 4k Restoration!

In a career-defining performance, Alain Delon plays Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts. After carrying out a flawlessly planned hit, Jef finds himself caught between a persistent police investigator and a ruthless employer, and not even his armor...

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Brothers
One Show Only!
Wed, May 8 at 8PM
Winner - Czech Lion (Best Film)!

Winner of the prestigious Czech Lion Award for Best Feature Film and representing the Czech Republic for the 2024 Oscars, BROTHERS tells one of the greatest stories of the Cold War, centering on resistance fighters and brothers Josef and Ctirad Mašín, who opposed communist-rule in 1950s Czechoslovakia.

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On the Wandering Paths
One Show Only!
Wed, May 15 at 8PM
Starring Jean Dujardin!

Pierre (Jean Dujardin of THE ARTIST), a well-known explorer and writer, is always looking for adventure. One drunken night, after scaling the front of a hotel, he falls several stories, leaving him in a deep coma. When he awakens, Pierre suffers from seizures and struggles to even walk. Seeking a path to recovery and against everyone’s advice, Pierre decides to walk through France.

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After Yang
One Show Only!
Wed, May 22 at 7:30PM
Science on Screen event!

In a near future, a family reckons with questions of love, connection, and loss after their A.I. helper unexpectedly breaks down. Join us for a special Science on Screen® event with a stimulating post-screening conversation on the movie and Artificial Intelligence.

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Admission: $14.50 Adults, $11.00 Matinee Bargain Shows, $11.50 Seniors (62+), $11.00 Child (12 & under), Student and Military, $10.00 Avalon Members, $9.00 Seniors who are Avalon Members.
Same rates apply to Wednesday Signature Series programs unless otherwise noted. Weekend Family Matinees, Exhibition on Screen, NT Live and Special Event ticket prices vary; senior discounts may not be available for these programs.

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