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Sidney's Independent Movie Theatre

Thank you for supporting our theatre!  We hope to see you at the movies this year!  Check out what we have coming up!

COMING SOON

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Playing July 3 – 9!  Click here for July 10 – 16

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Showtimes

FRI, JUL 3 @ 7:20
SAT, JUL 4 @ 2:00 & 7:20
SUN, JUL 5 @ 2:00 & 7:10
MON, JUL 6 @ 7:10
TUES, JUL 7 @ 2:00 & 7:10
WED, JUL 8 @ 2:00 & 7:10
THU, JUL 9 @ 2:00 & 7:10

Minions & Monsters

Minions and Monsters is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created. The best adventure with the Minions yet, delivering a hilarious and heartfelt ode to cinema's past that is sure to resonate with people of all ages. Stunning animation, fast-paced action, and a genuinely entertaining story, Minions and Monsters is a fantastic family film.
  • Rated: G
  • Run Time: 1hr30
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Showtimes

FRI, JUL 3 @ 7:00
SAT, JUL 4 @ 1:40 & 7:00
SUN, JUL 5 @ 1:40 & 6:45
MON, JUL 6 @ 6:45
TUES, JUL 7 @ 1:40 & 6:45
WED, JUL 8 @ 1:40 & 6:45
THU, JUL 9 @ 1:40 & 6:45

Toy Story 5

The toys are back in Toy Story 5, and this time it's Toy meets Tech. Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad, a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same? With Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack and the rest of the fantastic cast all returning, Toy Story 5 is hilarious, magical, and genuinely moving. It may very well end up being one of the best films you see this year.
  • Rated: G
  • Run Time: 1hr42
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Showtimes

SUN, JUL 5 @ 1:15
TUES, JUL 7 @ 7:30
WED, JUL 8 @ 1:15

Singing in the Rain

Hollywood stars Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont navigate the chaotic transition from silent films to 'talkies' in 1927. When Lina's shrill voice threatens to ruin their new movie, Don and his friend Cosmo hire aspiring actress Kathy to secretly dub her lines, leading to romance and rivalry. Regarded as the greatest movie musical of all time, Singing in the Rain is effervescent, life-affirming cinema. A true classic starring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor.
  • Rated: G
  • Run Time: 1hr43
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Showtimes

SUN, JUL 5 @ 7:30
MON, JUL 6 @ 7:30
TUES, JUL 7 @ 1:15
THU, JUL 9 @ 7:30

Obsession

After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. Spine-chilling while also skillfully amusing and thrilling with excellent performances, Obsession is not only one of the year's best genre releases, but also one of the most memorable films you've seen in recent times.
Fun fact: Obsession is the indie horror movie taking Hollywood by storm! Made for under $1million dollars, the film has already grossed over $300million!
  • Rated: 14A (violence, coarse lang, sexually suggestive scene)
  • Run Time: 1hr48
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Showtimes

FRI, JUL 3 @ 6:45
SAT, JUL 4 @ 1:15 & 6:45
WED, JUL 8 @ 7:30
THU, JUL 9 @ 1:15

Disclosure Day

After Kansas City meteorologist Margaret Fairchild experiences a terrifying and unexplained event during a live television broadcast, the world becomes consumed by fear, paranoia, and questions about extraterrestrial life. As governments attempt to suppress the growing panic, cybersecurity expert Daniel Kellner uncovers evidence of a decades-long conspiracy tied to mysterious alien encounters. Together, they race to expose the truth before powerful forces silence them forever. Critics are calling Disclosure Day Steven Spielberg’s best film in 20 years! Thrilling, funny, deeply emotional high-wire act with Emily Blunt giving a career performance along side Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth and Coleman Domingo.
  • Rated: PG (violence, course lang)
  • Run Time: 2hrs25

Next week

Playing the week of July 10 - 16

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Showtimes

FRI, JUL 10 @ 7:20
SAT, JUL 11 @ 2:00 & 7:20
SUN, JUL 12 @ 2:00 & 7:20
MON, JUL 13 @ 7:20
TUES, JUL 14 @ 2:00 & 7:20
WED, JUL 15 @ 2:00 & 7:20
THU, JUL 16 @ 2:00 & 7:20

Minions & Monsters

Minions and Monsters is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created. The best adventure with the Minions yet, delivering a hilarious and heartfelt ode to cinema's past that is sure to resonate with people of all ages. Stunning animation, fast-paced action, and a genuinely entertaining story, Minions and Monsters is a fantastic family film.
  • Rated: G
  • Run Time: 1hr30
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Showtimes

FRI, JUL 10 @ 7:00
SAT, JUL 11 @ 1:40 & 7:00
SUN, JUL 12 @ 1:40 & 7:00
MON, JUL 13 @ 7:00
TUES, JUL 14 @ 1:40 & 7:00
WED, JUL 15 @ 1:40 & 7:00
THU, JUL 16 @1:40 & 7:00

Moana

Disney's live-action reimagining of the beloved Moana! Moana answers the Ocean's call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson give stellar performances in this charming adaptation, full of breathtaking visuals, and heartfelt musical numbers.
  • Rated: PG (violence)
  • Run Time: 1hr55
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Showtimes

SAT, JUL 11 @ 10:30am
MON, JUL 13 @ 1:00
WED, JUL 15 @ 6:45

National Theatre Live: The Audience

Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier & Tony Award®-winning production. For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. From Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron, the Queen advised her prime ministers on matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch. Peter Morgan’s Netflix phenomenon The Crown was based on this hit play. It was captured live from London’s West End in 2013 and went on to become one of the most-watched NT Live productions.
  • Rated: PG
  • Run Time: 3hrs
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Showtimes

FRI, JUL 10 @ 6:45
SAT, JUL 11 @ 6:45
SUN, JUL 12 @ 1:15
TUES, JUL 14 @ 6:45
WED, JUL 15 @ 1:15

Checkpoint Zoo

In the early days of the Russian-Ukrainian war Kharkiv, the country's second largest city, was turned into a warzone. On one side of the battlefield was the invading Russian army, on the other side, the defending Ukrainians, and caught in between them, was a zoo called Feldman Ecopark. More than just a zoo, Feldman Ecopark was an animal sanctuary that offered countless therapy programs to everyone from soldiers with PTSD to children with special needs. As the war ravaged on, the zookeepers risked life and limb to evacuate over 5,000 animals. It's impossible to watch this heart-tugging, riveting, and edge-of-your-seat documentary and not be moved. Beautiful storytelling that displays the best of humanity at a time when all humanity seems lost.
  • Rated: PG (violence, course lang)
  • Run Time: 1hr49
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Showtimes

THU, JUL 16 @ 2:15 & 6:45
The Odyssey will play for at least 2 weeks

The Odyssey

Directed by Christopher Nolan and stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Elliot Page and Charlize Theron.  Based on the ancient Greek poem by Homer which follows Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his perilous journey home after the Trojan War. The classic explores themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will.
  • Rated: 14A
  • Run Time: 2hrs50
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Showtimes

SAT, JUL 11 @ 1:15
SUN, JUL 12 @ 6:45
MON, JUL 13 @ 6:45
TUES, JUL 14 @ 1:15

Little Lorraine

Cape Breton, 1986. In the wake of a deadly mining explosion, a desperate family man is lured into a lucrative but dangerous scheme -- running drugs under the cover of a lobster boat. As the operation spirals, the crew is hunted by law enforcement and trapped in a deadly web of greed and betrayal. What began as a lifeline quickly turns into a fight for survival. Little Lorraine is a tense, high-stakes thriller about a community in crisis, grounded by strong performances. Rated 14A coarse language, violence, and drug use Canadian Connection: A Canadian production filmed in Sydney, Nova Scotia with a mostly Canadian cast and crew.
  • Rated: 14A (coarse lang, violence, drug use)
  • Run Time: 1hr55

FAQ

Star Cinema does not have any designated parking, however are several convenient parking options nearby:

  • Street Parking: Free 2-hour street parking is available on Third Street and nearby side streets.
  • Public Parking Lots: Sidney’s public lots offer 3-hour free parking. The closest lots to the theatre are Lot B and Lot C:
    • Lot B can be accessed from Third or Second Street.
    • Lot C is located directly behind our building, with access from Fourth Street.
  • Evening Parking: After 5 p.m., many nearby business lots are available for public use — please check signage to confirm.
  • Drop-Off Area: While there are no designated accessible parking spaces, there are spots directly in front of the cinema where passengers can be dropped off.

Star Cinema is happy to accommodate reservations for the following:

  • Groups of 6 or more
  • Guests using a wheelchair requiring an accessible spot
  • Birthday parties

To make a reservation, please call us at 250-655-3384. Our team will be happy to assist you and ensure your visit goes smoothly.

  • For our regular film screenings, Star Cinema currently does not sell advance tickets online or in person. We recommend arriving about 20 minutes before the show starts to ensure you get a seat. For popular films, please consider arriving 30 minutes early to avoid missing out.
  • For our special event cinema screenings, such as The Metropolitan Opera, National Theatre Live, and other concert events, advance tickets are available at the box office.

Star Cinema opens its doors 30 minutes before the first show of the day. For example, if matinees begin at 1:45 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 2:30 p.m., the theatre will open at 1:15 p.m.

We encourage guests to arrive about 20 minutes before their show starts to find parking, get settled, and enjoy the experience.

Please note that the theatre closes between matinee and evening screenings.

Star Cinema is committed to providing an accessible and welcoming experience for all guests. Here’s what you need to know:

  • Wheelchair & Mobility Access: Our theatre is fully accessible for guests using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. The front door features a push-button entrance, and the lobby, theatres, and washrooms are all on a flat, accessible level.
  • Accessible Washrooms: All washrooms are single-stall and all-gender, with two fully accessible washrooms for guests requiring additional space or mobility support.
  • Theatre Seating: There are designated wheelchair-accessible spots inside the theatre. If you require one, please call ahead to reserve your spot at 250-655-3384.
  • Open Captioned Screenings: On Wednesday matinees, films that are available with open captions are shown to support guests who are deaf or hard of hearing.

We aim to make every visit enjoyable and accessible — if you have any questions or specific requirements, please don’t hesitate to contact us.