The Brattle Theatre
@brattletheatre.bsky.social
Boston's Unofficial Film School since 1953. Learn more and see what's playing at brattlefilm.org. We are located at 40 Brattle St, Cambridge MA
Next Week • In the annals of Yuletide slashers, DON’T OPEN TILL CHRISTMAS is particularly infamous. With a litany of gruesome methods, the twisted psychopath at the center of this unhinged sleaze-feast is determined to gorily murder anyone who is dressed as Santa during the holidays… (½)
December 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Next Week • In the annals of Yuletide slashers, DON’T OPEN TILL CHRISTMAS is particularly infamous. With a litany of gruesome methods, the twisted psychopath at the center of this unhinged sleaze-feast is determined to gorily murder anyone who is dressed as Santa during the holidays… (½)
Special #GivingTuesday opportunity!
All donors who give $25 or more TODAY to The Brattle will receive one free pass so you can enjoy first-hand what you make possible with your support. (½)
All donors who give $25 or more TODAY to The Brattle will receive one free pass so you can enjoy first-hand what you make possible with your support. (½)
December 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Special #GivingTuesday opportunity!
All donors who give $25 or more TODAY to The Brattle will receive one free pass so you can enjoy first-hand what you make possible with your support. (½)
All donors who give $25 or more TODAY to The Brattle will receive one free pass so you can enjoy first-hand what you make possible with your support. (½)
Join us this week for PARENTHOOD (Fri, 3:30pm), LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE (Sat, 12pm), and EIGHTH GRADE (Sun, 12pm). "Wonder" runs Dec 9 – Feb 8 at A.R.T.’s Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St, Cambridge. Learn more about the films at brattlefilm.org, or visit americanrepertorytheater.org
December 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Join us this week for PARENTHOOD (Fri, 3:30pm), LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE (Sat, 12pm), and EIGHTH GRADE (Sun, 12pm). "Wonder" runs Dec 9 – Feb 8 at A.R.T.’s Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St, Cambridge. Learn more about the films at brattlefilm.org, or visit americanrepertorytheater.org
Inspired by next week’s opening of American Repertory Theater’s new production “Wonder,” The Brattle presents three films that illustrate the complex issues of change, identity, and belonging that all children (and their families) experience. (1/2)
December 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Inspired by next week’s opening of American Repertory Theater’s new production “Wonder,” The Brattle presents three films that illustrate the complex issues of change, identity, and belonging that all children (and their families) experience. (1/2)
A Chicago-area surgeon (Harrison Ford) is wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife and must track down those responsible while on the run from the FBI—and one very determined agent (Tommy Lee Jones). THE FUGITIVE screens Sat 3:30 & 8:45 w/THE UNTOUCHABLES. brattlefilm.org/movies/the-fugitive/
November 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
A Chicago-area surgeon (Harrison Ford) is wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife and must track down those responsible while on the run from the FBI—and one very determined agent (Tommy Lee Jones). THE FUGITIVE screens Sat 3:30 & 8:45 w/THE UNTOUCHABLES. brattlefilm.org/movies/the-fugitive/
It’s that time of year again folks! Time to round up family and friends (or just your favorite hankie) and head on down to The Brattle for our annual screenings of this Yuletide classic. IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE screens on 35mm December 12–15. Learn more: brattlefilm.org/movies/its-a-wonderful-life/
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It’s that time of year again folks! Time to round up family and friends (or just your favorite hankie) and head on down to The Brattle for our annual screenings of this Yuletide classic. IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE screens on 35mm December 12–15. Learn more: brattlefilm.org/movies/its-a-wonderful-life/
Starting Wednesday, we’ll celebrate the Windy City with our weeklong series, Give Thanks for Chicago, featuring films by John Hughes, Rose Troche, Lilly & Lana Wachowski, John Landis, Nia DaCosta, and more! See the full lineup & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/film-series/give-thanks-for-chicago/
November 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Starting Wednesday, we’ll celebrate the Windy City with our weeklong series, Give Thanks for Chicago, featuring films by John Hughes, Rose Troche, Lilly & Lana Wachowski, John Landis, Nia DaCosta, and more! See the full lineup & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/film-series/give-thanks-for-chicago/
This Thanksgiving, we celebrate the Windy City with our weeklong series, Give Thanks for Chicago. Join us Nov 26 – Dec 3 for a whirlwind tour featuring films by John Hughes, Rose Troche, Lilly & Lana Wachowski, John Landis, Nia DaCosta, and more! brattlefilm.org/film-series/give-thanks-for-chicago/
November 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
This Thanksgiving, we celebrate the Windy City with our weeklong series, Give Thanks for Chicago. Join us Nov 26 – Dec 3 for a whirlwind tour featuring films by John Hughes, Rose Troche, Lilly & Lana Wachowski, John Landis, Nia DaCosta, and more! brattlefilm.org/film-series/give-thanks-for-chicago/
It’s that time of year again folks! Time to round up family and friends (or just your favorite hankie) and head on down to The Brattle for our annual screenings of this Yuletide classic. IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE screens on 35mm December 12–15. Learn more: brattlefilm.org/movies/its-a-wonderful-life/
November 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
It’s that time of year again folks! Time to round up family and friends (or just your favorite hankie) and head on down to The Brattle for our annual screenings of this Yuletide classic. IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE screens on 35mm December 12–15. Learn more: brattlefilm.org/movies/its-a-wonderful-life/
Join us Nov 26 – Dec 3 as we celebrate the Windy City with our weeklong series, Give Thanks for Chicago, featuring films by John Hughes, Rose Troche, Lilly & Lana Wachowski, John Landis, Nia DaCosta, and more! See the full lineup & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/film-series/give-thanks-for-chicago/
November 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Join us Nov 26 – Dec 3 as we celebrate the Windy City with our weeklong series, Give Thanks for Chicago, featuring films by John Hughes, Rose Troche, Lilly & Lana Wachowski, John Landis, Nia DaCosta, and more! See the full lineup & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/film-series/give-thanks-for-chicago/
It’s that time of year again folks! Time to round up family and friends (or just your favorite hankie) and head on down to The Brattle for our annual screenings of this Yuletide classic. IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE screens on 35mm December 12–15. Learn more: brattlefilm.org/movies/its-a-wonderful-life/
November 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
It’s that time of year again folks! Time to round up family and friends (or just your favorite hankie) and head on down to The Brattle for our annual screenings of this Yuletide classic. IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE screens on 35mm December 12–15. Learn more: brattlefilm.org/movies/its-a-wonderful-life/
"I am big. It's the pictures that got small!"
75th Anniversary Restoration! Gloria Swanson and William Holden star in Billy Wilder’s SUNSET BOULEVARD, screening in 4K this Fri & Sat as part of Noirvember: Film Noir in the ‘50s. Learn more & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/film-series/noirvember-50s/
75th Anniversary Restoration! Gloria Swanson and William Holden star in Billy Wilder’s SUNSET BOULEVARD, screening in 4K this Fri & Sat as part of Noirvember: Film Noir in the ‘50s. Learn more & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/film-series/noirvember-50s/
November 5, 2025 at 8:19 PM
"I am big. It's the pictures that got small!"
75th Anniversary Restoration! Gloria Swanson and William Holden star in Billy Wilder’s SUNSET BOULEVARD, screening in 4K this Fri & Sat as part of Noirvember: Film Noir in the ‘50s. Learn more & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/film-series/noirvember-50s/
75th Anniversary Restoration! Gloria Swanson and William Holden star in Billy Wilder’s SUNSET BOULEVARD, screening in 4K this Fri & Sat as part of Noirvember: Film Noir in the ‘50s. Learn more & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/film-series/noirvember-50s/
"Among the most unmissable films to hit U.S. theaters this year.” (Carlos Aguilar, RogerEbert.com)
Premiere Run! HAPPYEND screens Fri, Oct 3 – Wed, Oct 8 at The Brattle. Watch the trailer & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/movies/happyend-2/
Premiere Run! HAPPYEND screens Fri, Oct 3 – Wed, Oct 8 at The Brattle. Watch the trailer & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/movies/happyend-2/
September 29, 2025 at 10:25 PM
"Among the most unmissable films to hit U.S. theaters this year.” (Carlos Aguilar, RogerEbert.com)
Premiere Run! HAPPYEND screens Fri, Oct 3 – Wed, Oct 8 at The Brattle. Watch the trailer & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/movies/happyend-2/
Premiere Run! HAPPYEND screens Fri, Oct 3 – Wed, Oct 8 at The Brattle. Watch the trailer & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/movies/happyend-2/
Special Screening! Visionary musician and artist Brian Eno reveals his creative processes in this groundbreaking generative documentary: a film that’s different every time it’s shown. ENO screens Wednesday at 6:00. Watch the trailer & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/movies/eno/
September 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Special Screening! Visionary musician and artist Brian Eno reveals his creative processes in this groundbreaking generative documentary: a film that’s different every time it’s shown. ENO screens Wednesday at 6:00. Watch the trailer & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/movies/eno/
Next Week • Special Screening! Visionary musician and artist Brian Eno reveals his creative processes in this groundbreaking generative documentary: a film that’s different every time it’s shown. ENO screens Wed, Sep 17 at 6:00. Watch the trailer & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/movies/eno/
September 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Next Week • Special Screening! Visionary musician and artist Brian Eno reveals his creative processes in this groundbreaking generative documentary: a film that’s different every time it’s shown. ENO screens Wed, Sep 17 at 6:00. Watch the trailer & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/movies/eno/
Join us Thursday at 6:00 for Wes Anderson's quirky 2007 comedy THE DARJEELING LIMITED, starring Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman and Adrien Brody, screening in celebration of A.R.T.’s new production, Passengers. Learn more at brattlefilm.org/2025-09-11
September 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Join us Thursday at 6:00 for Wes Anderson's quirky 2007 comedy THE DARJEELING LIMITED, starring Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman and Adrien Brody, screening in celebration of A.R.T.’s new production, Passengers. Learn more at brattlefilm.org/2025-09-11
Premiere Run! New From The Quay Brothers! SANATORIUM UNDER THE SIGN OF THE HOURGLASS screens Friday–Monday with a 35mm print of CROCODILE STREET. Learn more & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/movies/sanatorium-under-the-sign-of-the-hourglass/
September 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Premiere Run! New From The Quay Brothers! SANATORIUM UNDER THE SIGN OF THE HOURGLASS screens Friday–Monday with a 35mm print of CROCODILE STREET. Learn more & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/movies/sanatorium-under-the-sign-of-the-hourglass/
This Weekend • The new 4K restoration of Leos Carax’s THE LOVERS ON THE BRIDGE, starring Juliette Binoche and Denis Lavant, screens Friday–Sunday at The Brattle. Watch the trailer & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/movies/the-lovers-on-the-bridge/
September 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This Weekend • The new 4K restoration of Leos Carax’s THE LOVERS ON THE BRIDGE, starring Juliette Binoche and Denis Lavant, screens Friday–Sunday at The Brattle. Watch the trailer & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/movies/the-lovers-on-the-bridge/
Coming Soon • Special Screening! Visionary musician and artist Brian Eno reveals his creative processes in this groundbreaking generative documentary: a film that’s different every time it’s shown. ENO screens Wed, Sep 17 at 6:00. Watch the trailer & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/movies/eno/
September 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Coming Soon • Special Screening! Visionary musician and artist Brian Eno reveals his creative processes in this groundbreaking generative documentary: a film that’s different every time it’s shown. ENO screens Wed, Sep 17 at 6:00. Watch the trailer & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/movies/eno/
🐈✨Starting Friday, join us for our new series, Cat Fancy: A Feline Film Feast, where cats slip between magic, noir, romance, cosmic adventure, and even tragedy🙀! Cat Fancy: A Feline Film Feast runs this Friday through next Thursday at The Brattle. Learn more: brattlefilm.org/film-series/cat-fancy/
August 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
🐈✨Starting Friday, join us for our new series, Cat Fancy: A Feline Film Feast, where cats slip between magic, noir, romance, cosmic adventure, and even tragedy🙀! Cat Fancy: A Feline Film Feast runs this Friday through next Thursday at The Brattle. Learn more: brattlefilm.org/film-series/cat-fancy/
50th Anniversary! New 4K Restoration! Stanley Kubrick’s masterful and rousing historical epic BARRY LYNDON screens in a gorgeous new restoration Friday thru Monday at The Brattle. Watch the trailer & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/movies/barry-lyndon/
August 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM
50th Anniversary! New 4K Restoration! Stanley Kubrick’s masterful and rousing historical epic BARRY LYNDON screens in a gorgeous new restoration Friday thru Monday at The Brattle. Watch the trailer & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/movies/barry-lyndon/
New 4K Restoration! DOGTOOTH screens Friday–Tuesday at The Brattle. Watch the trailer now at brattlefilm.org/movies/dogtooth/
August 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
New 4K Restoration! DOGTOOTH screens Friday–Tuesday at The Brattle. Watch the trailer now at brattlefilm.org/movies/dogtooth/
Before The Lobster, The Favourite and Poor Things, Yorgos Lanthimos was propelled to the forefront of contemporary cinema by his 2009 film DOGTOOTH, a biting social satire that is as profound as it is provocative. New 4K Restoration! DOGTOOTH screens Fri–Tue. brattlefilm.org/movies/dogtooth/
August 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Before The Lobster, The Favourite and Poor Things, Yorgos Lanthimos was propelled to the forefront of contemporary cinema by his 2009 film DOGTOOTH, a biting social satire that is as profound as it is provocative. New 4K Restoration! DOGTOOTH screens Fri–Tue. brattlefilm.org/movies/dogtooth/
ICYMI… This weekend: 3 days of new releases from @cine-matographe.bsky.social & @vinsyn.bsky.social! @jlalibs.com will intro screenings & merch will be available. Plus, Demme biographer @filmnerddave.bsky.social joins us Saturday for SWIMMING TO CAMBODIA! brattlefilm.org/film-series/cinematographe/
August 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
ICYMI… This weekend: 3 days of new releases from @cine-matographe.bsky.social & @vinsyn.bsky.social! @jlalibs.com will intro screenings & merch will be available. Plus, Demme biographer @filmnerddave.bsky.social joins us Saturday for SWIMMING TO CAMBODIA! brattlefilm.org/film-series/cinematographe/