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Megascreen Movies

Our role at the Megascreen (the former IMAX at Bristol Aquarium) continues apace! A Sergio Leone weekend, a myths & legends themed Forbidden Worlds Film Festival and a season of collaborations with Bristol Pride are on the horizon! You can check out all the upcoming big screen treats coming your way via the link below.

Featured films

Catherine O'Hara RIP

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THE LAST OF THE HIGH KINGS

1996

15

100 mins

It's the summer of '77 in a leafy Dublin suburb, and 17 yr old Frankie is dreading his exam results. Convinced his future's in tatters, he's got just six weeks left to listen to Thin Lizzy, mourn Elvis Presley, and lose his virginity. A witty well-observed rites of passage movie with universal appeal.

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BEST IN SHOW

2000

12

87 mins

From the genius behind "Spinal Tap" comes a quirky but ultimately warm hearted side swipe at dog shows and the obsessive neurosis of man's best friends' masters and mistresses. Best In Show is beautifully observed and offbeat, too outright funny to be a satire and unwilling to make its eclectic bag of characters irredeemably unpleasant. A clever, occasionally hysterical, low-key gem.

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WAITING FOR GUFFMAN

1998

15

80 mins

A bunch of no hope theatricals shepherded by a camp New Yorker create a musical extravaganza to celebrate the chief events in the history of Blaine, Missouri for the small town's 150th anniversary. An hilarious satire from the writer who brought you "This Is Spinal Tap".

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THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

1994

PG

73 mins

Burton's movie is a magical marvel. With a nod to Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Burton has fashioned a funny, darkish tale that pokes a bit of fun at kids' two favourite holidays. The movie is twisted in the way of Roald Dahl or even Maurice Sendak, are slightly off kilter. By changing the perspective on something we all take for granted, Burton makes us see these special holidays anew. And, of course, he does provide a happy ending. It's pure Tim Burton -- utterly weird and totally enchanting.

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BETSY'S WEDDING

1990

15

90 mins

When Molly announces her engagement all hell breaks loose as her parents try and take over the event. Life with this family of oddballs becomes quite chaotic, involving the Mafia, unlikely romances and unusual alliances. A warm hearted comedy drama.

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BEETLEJUICE

1988

12

92 mins

A disgusting ghost is employed to "exorcise" an even more disgusting live couple from a house that two ex-inhabitants want to haunt. Using every trick in the spectral handbook "Beetlejuice" goes to work in an insanely funny and magically manic comedy.

New to rent

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DIE MY LOVE

2025

15

119 mins

The film follows Grace (Jennifer Lawrence) and her partner Jackson (Robert Pattinson), who have recently moved into an old house deep in the country. With ambitions to write 'The Great American Novel', Grace settles into her new environment, and the couple welcome a baby soon after. However, with Jackson frequently - and suspiciously - absent, and the pressures of domestic life starting to weigh on her, Grace begins to unravel, leaving a path of destruction in her wake. One of the most breathtakingly beautiful looking films of the 21st century.

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28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE

2026

18

109 mins

Expanding upon the world created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland in '28 Years Later' - but turning that world on its head - Nia DaCosta directs '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple'. In a continuation of the epic story, Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) finds himself in a shocking new relationship - with consequences that could change the world as they know it - and Spike's (Alfie Williams) encounter with Jimmy Crystal (Jack O'Connell) becomes a nightmare he can't escape. In the world of The Bone Temple, the infected are no longer the greatest threat to survival - the inhumanity of the survivors can be stranger and more terrifying.

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HAMNET

2025

12

126 mins

The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

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RENTAL FAMILY

2025

12

110 mins

An American actor in Tokyo struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese 'rental family' agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients' worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality.

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MARTY SUPREME

2025

U

150 mins

Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.

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THE HOUSEMAID

2025

U

131 mins

Trying to escape her past, Millie Calloway accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina and Andrew Winchester. But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous—a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power.

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TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN

2024

15

126 mins

In 1980s Hong Kong, troubled youth Chan Lok-kwun, a mainland refugee, struggles to survive in the Kowloon Walled City by joining underground fights. Betrayed by crime boss Mr. Big while trying to buy a fake ID, he steals drugs from him and seeks refuge in the Walled City, where he encounters Cyclone, a compassionate yet authoritative crime lord.

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PREDATOR:BADLANDS

2025

U

107 mins

Cast out from his clan, a young Predator finds an unlikely ally in a damaged android and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

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MR BATES VS THE POST OFFICE

2024

12

51 mins

The real Alan Bates and other subpostmasters will speak out on ongoing struggle for justice and financial redress following UK miniseries. Former subpostmasters portrayed in the drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office describe its impact while others tell their stories for the first time.

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DEAD OF WINTER

2025

15

98 mins

A widowed fisherwoman, travelling alone through snowbound northern Minnesota, interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl. Hours from the nearest town and with no phone service, she realizes that she is the young girl's only hope.

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F1

2025

12

156 mins

Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory.

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WICKED FOR GOOD

2025

PG

137 mins

As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.

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THE RUNNING MAN

2025

U

133 mins

Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.

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EDDINGTON

2025

U

148 mins

In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.

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WATCHER

2022

U

96 mins

As a serial killer stalks the city, Julia — a young actress who just moved to town with her husband — notices a mysterious stranger watching her from across the street.

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GOODBYE BERLIN

2016

15

93 mins

Maik, a fourteen-year-old teenager, sets out on a road trip during summertime with Tschick, a new classmate, in a stolen car. The two share life changing experiences during the eventful journey.

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I SWEAR

2025

15

120 mins

Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.

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BUGONIA

2025

15

119 mins

A wildly entertaining psychological thriller, the film follows two conspiracy-obsessed young men who kidnap a powerful CEO they believe is an alien out to destroy humanity. What begins as a paranoid act spirals into a battle of delusions and control - one as viscerally unpredictable as it is provocative.

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SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE

2025

15

89 mins

Returning to the house where his family was brutally murdered during the war, "the man who refuses to die" dismantles it, loads it on a truck, and is determined to rebuild it somewhere safe in their honor. When the commander who killed his family comes back hellbent on finishing the job, a relentless, eye-popping cross-country chase ensues.

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DINNER IN AMERICA

2020

15

106 mins

In a dreary Midwestern suburb, aggro punk rocker Simon (Kyle Gallner) finds himself on the run again after a bout of arson and a close call with the police. A chance encounter with the eccentric Patty (Emily Skeggs) provides him a place to hide, though she fails to realise that her new friend is the anonymous lead singer of her favourite band. As the two embark on a series of misadventures, they realize they have a lot more in common than they first expected... Future cult classic, mark my words!

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DOWNTON ABBEY: THE FINALE

2025

PG

123 mins

When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial strife, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.

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GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE

2024

12

115 mins

When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.

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ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

2025

15

162 mins

Washed-up revolutionary Bob exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.

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JOYLAND

2022

15

127 mins

As a patriarchal family yearns for the birth of a son to continue their family line, their youngest son secretly joins an erotic dance theatre and falls for its transgender starlet.

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TRON ARES

2025

12

119 mins

A highly sophisticated Program called Ares is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encounter with A.I. beings.

Our cinemas

Cinema auditorium in the style of VHS

We have 2 small cinemas available for booking on a daily basis. The slots are for up to 2 hours and includes a movie of your choice.