PGmild violence, scary scenes, language
Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s key to survival. When four misfits who are struggling with their ordinary problems are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld, a cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination, a fun, action-packed adventure unfolds that hones the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world. Starring Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks and Jennifer Coolidge.
12Ainfrequent strong language, moderate sex references
Björk: Cornucopia, the highly anticipated concert film recorded live in Lisbon, captures the celebrated artist’s groundbreaking tour that mesmerised audiences worldwide for five years. This unique cinematic experience immerses viewers in Björk’s spectacular stage production, featuring a setlist spanning her iconic early works to the visionary Utopia (2017) and Fossora (2023). The production showcases bespoke instruments, including a magnetic harp, a circular flute, an aluphone, and a reverb chamber, and Björk is furthermore joined on stage by musical director and multi-instrumentalist Bergur Þórisson, percussionist Manu Delago, flute septet Viibra, harpist Katie Buckley and the Hamrahlid choir. Digitally animated moving curtains create a modern lanterna magica for live music, transforming 21st-century VR visuals into the grandeur of a 19th-century theatre — and now into an immersive cinema experience, enhanced by meticulously crafted Dolby Atmos spatial audio. Directed by Ísold Uggadóttir, the film features sound and visual creative direction, music arrangements, production, and performance by Björk. It showcases the work of James Merry as co-creative director of visuals, and original animation by Tobias Gremmler – with additional contributions from Andrew Thomas Huang, Gabríela Friðriksdóttir, Pierre-Alain Giraud, Nick Knight, and Warren Du Preez & Nick Thornton-Jones. Cornucopia sees Björk pushing the boundaries of live performance, offering a visually and sonically immersive experience unlike anything seen before.
12A
Starring Jeremy Jordan and Frances Mayli McCann, this award-winning production re-tells the unbelievable true story of America's most infamous couple, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Recorded live at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane during its sold-out run, discover the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation.
PG
Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today. Spanning his 88 years, Michelangelo - Love and Death takes a cinematic journey through the print and drawing rooms of Europe through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to seek out a deeper understanding of this legendary figure’s tempestuous life, his relationship with his contemporaries and his incredible legacy. Through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made. Returning to cinemas in 2025 to celebrate this iconic artist’s 550th birthday. Sculptor, painter, architect, poet, genius - discover why Michelangelo is without a doubt one of the greatest artists of all time.
Uvery mild threat
This beautiful animation, created from the boundless imagination of Gints Zilbalodis, is a thrilling spectacle, as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community. The wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to navigate a boat in search of dry land and survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. Winner of the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. 'a beautiful triumph with moments of shimmering, heart-swelling loveliness' ★★★★ The Observer 'a skin-prickling wonder' ★★★★ The Telegraph 'a timeless tale of survival to delight all cat lovers' ★★★★ The Independent
15strong language
Screenings with the cinema lights a little higher and the sound a little lower for parents and guardians with babes in arms. Naomi Watts and Bill Murray star in this heartwarming adaption of Sigrid Nunez's bestselling novel. Writer and teacher Iris finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her best friend and mentor dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved Great Dane. 'Apollo' immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as his presence constantly reminding her of her friend's problematic choices in both life and death. Yet as Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with the animal, she begins to come to terms with her past, her lost friend, and her own creative inner life. 'a warm, witty story' ★★★★ The Times
Be transported to the sun-drenched streets of 18-century Seville in Bartlett Sher’s witty production of Rossini’s opera, the final performance of The Metropolitan Opera's 2024/5 live season. Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine, Rosina, alongside American tenor Jack Swanson, in his Met debut, as her secret beloved, Count Almaviva. Moldovan baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky stars as Figaro, the ingenious barber of Seville, with Hungarian bass-baritone Peter Kálmán as Dr. Bartolo and Russian bass Alexander Vinogradov as Don Basilio rounding out the principal cast. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts. 215 minutes including one interval.
12Ainfrequent strong language, discrimination
Toby Jones, Lesley Manville and Harry Lawtey star in director Marc Evans’s film that tells the remarkable true story of the early life of actor Richard Burton. In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, the war, and his own ambitions. A new opportunity arises when his natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton, under whose strict tutelage Richard thrives. ‘a tender tale’ ★★★★ The Times
15sexual violence, domestic abuse
Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas. As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski. From visionary director Benedict Andrews, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014.
PGmild upsetting scenes, injury detail
Celebrating his 99th birthday, Sir David Attenborough takes us on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing. Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.
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Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle. Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky reunite to continue the mythical adventure that began with Das Rheingold in 2023. On a stormy night, fate brings two strangers together, unleashing a love with the power to end worlds. Meanwhile, in the realm of the gods, an epic battle ensues between their ruler Wotan and his rebellious daughter, Brünnhilde. 320 minutes including two intervals
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Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works. Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.
15strong bloody violence, gore, horror, language, sex, sex references, racism
Written and directed by Ryan Coogler (Black Panther) and starring Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld and Jack O’Connell. Trying to leave their troubled lives working for the Capone-ruled Chicago mob behind, identical twins Smoke and Stack return to their Mississippi hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. ‘utterly thrilling' ★★★★ The Telegraph ‘brilliant' ★★★★ The Independent ‘devilish fun' ★★★★ Evening Standard
15strong violence, bloody images, language
Forensic accountant Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to "find the accountant”, Wolff is compelled to find the killer. Realising that more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged, and lethal, brother to help. Working together with the U.S. Treasury, they uncover a deadly conspiracy, and become targets of a ruthless network that will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.
12Amoderate violence, threat, language
Director James Hawes’ (One Life) electrifying thriller stars Rami Malek as Charlie Heller, a brilliant but deeply introverted cryptography decoder, working out of a basement office at CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. When Hellers’ wife is killed in a London terrorist attack, and with his supervisors refusing to get involved, Heller takes matters into his own hands. Embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, Hellers’ intelligence serves as the ultimate weapon for exacting his revenge. Based on the 1981 novel by Robert Littell, and also starring Rachel Brosnahan, Jon Bernthal, and Laurence Fishburne.
15strong language
Naomi Watts and Bill Murray star in this heartwarming adaption of Sigrid Nunez's bestselling novel. Writer and teacher Iris finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her best friend and mentor dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved Great Dane. 'Apollo' immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as his presence constantly reminding her of her friend's problematic choices in both life and death. Yet as Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with the animal, she begins to come to terms with her past, her lost friend, and her own creative inner life. 'a warm, witty story' ★★★★ The Times
12AContains moderate horror
Watch the 1961 spine-chilling classic 'The Innocents' at Kino Rye in an exclusive screening in collaboration with the National Trust. Introduced by cinema history and Henry James expert Philip Horne with curator of Lamb House's 'Ghost Written' exhibition Kirsty Mitchell, examine the famous tale through a new lens. The ticket price includes free entry to Lamb House on the 8th June to view the 'Ghost Written' exhibition before the film. Lamb House is located at the top of West Street, Rye, TN31 7ES. Opening times 11:00 - 17:00, last entry at 16:30. The Innocents: Director Jack Clayton's thriller about a woman who takes a governess job for two orphans in a Victorian home, starring Deborah Kerr, Michael Redgrave, and Megs Jenkins. Booking via Kino www.kinodigital.co.uk, by phone 01797 226293 (from 10:30am daily) or in person.
12A
Inspired by a true story, this warmhearted, funny film from director Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty) follows a disillusioned Englishman, Tom (Steve Coogan), who travels to Argentina hoping for a quiet teaching stint at an elite boarding school. Instead, he’s thrown into a nation deeply divided by political unrest and a classroom of unruly students. Tom’s life takes an unexpected turn when he rescues a penguin stranded on a beach polluted by an oil slick. As he cares for the bird, an unlikely friendship forms, offering Tom a fresh perspective on life. Also starring Jonathan Pryce.
15strong bloody violence, brief nudity
Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes star in director Uberto Pasolini's story of the mythical Greek hero, Odysseus who, after 20 years away, washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognisable. The king has returned from the Trojan War, but much has changed in his kingdom. His beloved wife Penelope is a prisoner in her own home, hounded by suitors vying to be king and planning the death of Telemachus, the son he never knew. Shattered by his experience of war, Odysseus must rediscover his strength in order to win back all that he has lost. 'Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes bring class to this elemental Odyssey adaptation' ★★★★ The Guardian 'Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes crackle with emotion in this grand tale' ★★★★ Financial Times