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We are very pleased that we are able to end 2020 on a positive note. The cinema will reopen from the 4th – 18th December, following the lifting of lockdown. We look forward to welcoming you back.

Film Screenings
We’re screening Rebecca (12A), … Continue Reading

Sell-out screenings for Plymouth Arts Cinema highlight the value of independent cinema in keeping the big screen alive.

Plymouth Arts Cinema has released details of its November – December programme, with new films including ‘On The Rocks’, starring Bill Murray and Rashida Jones, Ben Wheatley’s adaptation of ‘Rebecca’, French Film Festival, … Continue Reading

Allen Pollock has been a cinema-goer since 1942. He’s written a fascinating account of his memories of cinemas in Plymouth, and was kind enough to sit down and record it with us. Allen has been a Volunteer Usher at Plymouth Arts Cinema since 1978. Archive footage provided by The Box.

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We have teamed up with film distributor Peccadillo Pictures to give you the opportunity to watch this new release at home, and support Plymouth Arts Cinema at the same time. Rent the film from July 2 via Vimeo (embedded below) and PAC will receive 25% of the rental fee. The … Continue Reading

Plymouth Arts Cinema are becoming a Virtual Screening Partner for Cheltenham International Film Festival Online.

From Monday 08 June until Sun 14 June, we will bring 35 new narrative and documentary feature films, plus a shorts programme, to your living room. Many of these films … Continue Reading

The third film from director Eliza Hittman, the film was featured in a Reclaim The Frame event on 14 May. You can watch Mia Bays’ interview with Eliza Hittman on our Facebook page.

Never Rarely Sometimes Always tells the story of 17-year-old Autumn. Living with … Continue Reading

It’s been a difficult time, and while we’re still having to spend a lot of time at home, a lot of us are watching far more TV. If you’re thinking of watching a film, either with friends or family or on your own, try these 6 heart-warming films … Continue Reading

A daring concept, beautifully presented, The Artist became the cinematic phenomenon of 2011. Working on the idea of a modern silent film, this was a project years in development for director and screenwriter, Michel Hazanavicius.

The Artist was initially put on limited release, and soon became a … Continue Reading