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Smurfs U

Screening from Fri 8 Aug

The Smurfs lead a rescue mission into the real world to save Papa Smurf from the clutches of evil wizards, in an all-star musical adventure.

Screening Sun 10 Aug
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Sense and Sensibility U

Screening from Fri 8 Aug

Re-released for its 30th anniversary, Ang Lee’s sublime period drama features a wonderful cast including Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant.

Screening Sun 10 Aug
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The Bad Guys 2 PG

EXTRA SHOWS: Screening until Thu 14 Aug

★★★★ – Telegraph. The Bad Guys are pulled out of criminal retirement for one last job by a band of ‘bad girl’ villains. Animated action-comedy sequel.

Screening Sun 10 Aug
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The Legend of Ochi 12A

EXTRA SHOWS: Screening until Thu 14 Aug

Feeling like a throwback to 1980s family movies like E.T., The Neverending Story and The Dark Crystal with its use of practical effects – The Legend of Ochi is an enthralling fantasy set in a small village in the Carpathian Mountains.

Screening Sun 10 Aug
/ The Genius of David Lynch

Inland Empire 15

Sun 10 Aug, 2pm

Lynch’s mysterious, labyrinthine thriller stars Laura Dern stars as Nikki Grace, a dwindling star who auditions for a role that could revive her career.

Screening Sun 10 Aug
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Four Letters of Love 12A

EXTRA SHOWS: Screening until Thu 14 Aug (excl. Mon 11 Aug)

Two young lovers are driven apart on separate life-journeys, but destiny promises to reunite them in this majestic romance, based on the Niall Williams novel.

Screening Sun 10 Aug
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The Ballad of Wallis Island 12A

EXTRA SHOWS: Screening until Thu 14 Aug (excl. Mon 11 Aug)

On a secluded island, an eccentric lottery winner dreams of getting his favourite musical duo back together for one last gig. The fantasy becomes real as the bandmates and former lovers agree to play a private show on the island, not knowing it is for an audience of one!

Screening Sun 10 Aug
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Weapons 18

Screening from Fri 8 Aug

One night at 2.17am, 17 children get out of their beds, leave their homes and mysteriously disappear into the night. The nightmarish events and revelations that follow will shake the small town to its foundations.

Screening Sun 10 Aug
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2000 Meters To Andriivka 15

Screening from Fri 8 Aug

A Ukrainian platoon's mission: traverse a heavily fortified mile of forest to liberate a strategic village from Russian forces. A journalist accompanies them, witnessing the ravages of war and the growing uncertainty about its conclusion.

Screening Sun 10 Aug
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Friendship 15

EXTRA SHOWS: Screening until Thu 14 Aug

"★★★★★ – destined to be a comedy cult classic" – HeyUGuys. Sublime toe-curlingly hilarious black comedy about male friendship starring Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson.

Screening Sun 10 Aug
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Bring Her Back 18

EXTRA SHOWS: Screening until Thu 14 Aug

★★★★★ – Den of Geek. After their father’s death, a brother and sister are sent to live with a mysterious foster mother, only to discover a chilling ritual unfolding in her isolated home.

Screening Sun 10 Aug
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Big Screen Heroes

Throughout July and August

Movies are made to be seen at the cinema, so just like Superman, Hiccup, Elio and the Bad Guys you can be a 'Big Screen Hero' this summer when you enjoy the best family films at Phoenix.

Access Cinema

Regular screenings for people with differing access needs, to give all our customers the chance to enjoy a great cinema experience.

Audio described screenings

For our customers who are blind or have slight loss, many films come with audio description, where a recorded narrator describes the on-screen action during gaps in the dialogue. This is broadcast through wireless headsets so only the wearer can hear.

Relaxed environment screenings

Our relaxed environment screening have reduced sound levels, partially raised lighting, no trailers, and freedom to move around and use sensory aids. They are particularly suited to to people with neuro-diversities including autism, ADHD or other sensory processing disorders.

Captioned screenings

For anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss, we show descriptive subtitled versions of the latest English language movies in our main cinema screens.

Phoenix Leicester

Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture. Films and art deserve to be experienced somewhere special – which is why the whole Phoenix team works hard to make Phoenix a place where everyone can feel welcome and inspired.

Following a multi-million pound expansion, Phoenix now boast four state-of-the-art cinema screens, and shows everything from micro-budget independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, plus film festivals and special events. And as an independent venue, the team handpicks Phoenix’s cinema programme specifically for Leicester audiences, so you’ll see things at Phoenix that aren’t screening in any other local cinemas.

With two superb galleries, Phoenix’s digital art programme presents exciting and innovative work by local and international artists; and short courses, workshops and activities provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn about and create their own film and art.

Our newly opened Café Bar offers a stylish and comfortable place to see friends and relax over a meal and drinks, or meet with clients and catch up on some work.

Phoenix believes that film and art have the power to enhance lives, and for many customers Phoenix staff make the difference. With a clear passion for their work, you’ll find many are studying film or art locally, or are involved in the wider creative community Phoenix attracts.

And as a local charity, all earnings go back into developing Phoenix’s creative programmes, enabling them to reach out to more people.

We hope to see you soon.