What's life without a bit of whimsy? Step into the charming world of The Magic Faraway Tree, with Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Nicola Coughlan, and Nonso Anozie. One week to go: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

EXIT 8 IS COMING 😱 Don't miss it!! Tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Jim Jarmusch returns with this triptych of parent-child and sibling relationships across 3 countries. Turning the mundane into the marvellous, Jarmusch has once again crafted a deft comedy-drama that explores the intricacies of families. FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER tinyurl.com/3j923yt7

Ready for a creepy Cornish fishing drama? Of course you are. When Nick (George McKay) and Liam (Callum Turner) returning from a fishing trip aboard the ROSE OF NEVADA, things aren't quite how they remembered them. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Shot in black and white, this is a faithful adaptation of Albert Camus’s existential classic, L’étranger. Meursault, a Frenchman in 1930s Algeria, finds himself through chance and circumstance on trial for the murder of an Arab man. THE STRANGER: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

In dystopian Brazil, elderly citizens are forcibly relocated to make way for the younger generation. But when 77 y/o Tereza refuses to comply, she embarks on an unforgettable adventure. THE BLUE TRAIL: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson bring THE DRAMA. Emma & Charlie are happily engaged to be married, but after a playful game of "what's the worst thing you've ever done", Emma's shocking revelation threatens their marital bliss. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

From the creative team behind The Brutalist, this historical drama stars Amanda Seyfried as Ann Lee, the eighteenth-century founder of the Shaker movement. Based on a true story. THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE Tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Get ready for the heart-warming adaptation of PROJECT HAIL MARY, starring Ryan Gosling as teacher turned astronaut Ryland Grace, who finds himself unexpectedly as the last hope for mankind 🚀 davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste bring Arthur Miller's classic play ALL MY SONS to life in this five-star production from National Theatre Live. Tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

David Lean Cinema screenings for May at the Clocktower insidecroydon.com/2026/04/28/2... #Croydon #Cinema #WhatsOn @davidleancinema.bsky.social @timeout-london-rss.bsky.social

Experience the life and legacy of Jeff Buckley in this beautiful documentary from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg. 🎞️ It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley 📆 Tuesday 5 May 🎟️ davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

We're screening Made in Dagenham (largely filmed in Croydon) in partnership with Museum of Croydon's current exhibition - Forge: Industries of Croydon. Stars Sally Hawkins and the late, great Bob Hoskins. Tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

🌃MANHATTAN MUDER MYSTERY is coming - Woody Allen's and Diane Keaton's final collaboration. We will also be screening a short documentary called CINEMA NOW by local filmmaker Louis Holder. Don't miss out: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

The Oscar-nominated thriller THE SECRET AGENT, starring Wagner Moura, is coming to Croydon. A political exile returns to his hometown in Brazil to reclaim his son, but corrupt agents are following his every move. Tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Exit 8. @davidleancinema.bsky.social love this cinema and it's friendly volunteers. Oh, the film was good to. #exit8 #monday #Croydon #davidleancinema #cinema

Japan's highest grossing live-action movie is coming to the DLC. Experience KOKUHO, a story of an orphaned boy who comes of age in the world of Kabuki, where rivalries and ambitions collide. Tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

REEL TALK, Croydon's dynamic film club featuring big movies and bold conversations, is back!! We've partnered with East Croydon Cool x DISAUTHORITY to bring you CR0's most easy-going film club. Join us on 13 May for DIE MY LOVE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reel-talk-...

#bestfilminlondontoday Apr 25 at capitalcelluloid.blogspot.com guide to rep cinema scene. Movie escapism with a serious undertow ... Woody Allen's great 1993 black comedy MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY (35mm) at David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social capitalcelluloid.blogspot.com/2026/04/capi...

In this stunning directorial debut from Akinola Davies Jr., two young brothers hike to Lagos with their estranged father Folarin during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis. Just one screening available, don't miss MY FATHER'S SHADOW: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Looking for an original gift for the cinephile in your life? We do gift vouchers ranging from as little as £5 to £50, including specially themed birthday vouchers. Give the gift of cinema by purchasing vouchers online or at the box office: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Be enchanted by the Oscar-nominated animation LITTLE AMELIE, about a little Belgian girl growing up in Japan. If you loved the ethereal charm of FLOW (2024), then you'll adore this. Showing Thurs 2 April. Tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

We're seeing out March with SIRAT, the psychedelic road movie that scooped the Jury Prize at Cannes, described my @empiremagazine.bsky.social as "so intense you'll want to scarper but so riveting you can't leave." Don't miss it! davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Our patron Joanna Scanlan recently featured in @thetimes.com Culture Fix. As well as bigging up her favourite books and works of art, Joanna also talked about the last film that made her cry - SIRAT. See it for yourself at the DLC: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

In the mood for a lazy Saturday and watching Nazis get their comeuppance? This is your last chance to catch Nuremberg on the big screen. Following his capture at the end of the war, Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) awaits trial with other Nazis at the military tribunal in Nuremberg. bit.ly/4smerPT

Lovely bit of coverage in the Our Croydon spring newsletter about our recent carers' screening ❤️

Enjoy Oscar winners and more at David Lean Cinema in April insidecroydon.com/2026/03/19/e... #Croydon #Cinema #Oscars @davidleancinema.bsky.social

Ooh, la, la. Look who's back! It's Richard Linklater's stunning picture about a certain French cinema journalist who sets out to make his first feature film, Breathless. Stylishly shot in black and white and featuring pitch-perfect performances, NOUVELLE VAGUE is unmissable. bit.ly/4shqlul

Rose Byrne is fearless in her Oscar-nominated portrayal of Linda, a woman teetering on the brink of sanity, in IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU. Juggling work, an absent husband, her daughter's illness, and a therapist who pushes professional boundaries, no wonder Linda's grip is slipping. bit.ly/4sjYLfS

When teenager Noor is injured by Israeli violence at a West Bank protest, his mother recounts their family's history, from the Nakba in 1948 to the present day, and brings to life their incredible resilience and unrelenting hope. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Our next 35mm presentation is the 60s comedy caper THE KNACK...AND HOW TO GET IT, starring Michael Crawford. Join us for a fun afternoon and a trip down memory lane on Sat 14 March. Tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

NO OTHER CHOICE is coming to Croydon and we're extremely excited about it. This diabolically delicious Korean comedy-drama is an absolute must-see. Don't miss it. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

She's at it again 👑 After her Oscar-winning turn as the late monarch in 2006, Helen Mirren reprises her role as Queen Elizabeth II in our next National Theatre Live screening of THE AUDIENCE. Book your seat: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

We had lots of fun at the weekend with Small World Cinema, who joined us for a morning of interactive fun with homemade musical instruments, Foley work, and delightful short films about music and sound. Even our volunteers got involved in the fun.

David Lean Cinema, March 2026 listings: H Is For Hawk special insidecroydon.com/2026/03/02/d... #Croydon #Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social

One of the most iconic football dramas of all time is brought to life by Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke in SAIPAN. The pair go head to head as Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane in this powerful clash of personalities that transcends the beautiful game. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Whew, HAMNET tickets are flying. Especially since Sunday's BAFTAs and Jessie Buckley's well-deserved win! If you haven't bagged tickets for todays' screenings, then there's still time to book for Saturday arvo: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

It's pronounced Fronkensteen. We're bringing back the Mel Brooks' comedy classic YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, starring Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, Teri Garr, and Peter Boyle, as well as brilliant cameos from the late, great Gene Hackman and Madeline Kahn. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

A huge shout-out to Clare Binns who just scooped the award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. When we opened our doors, way back in 1995, Clare was our very first programmer, so we're enormously proud to see her win this well-deserved accolade for her love of great cinema.

📣Q&A alert!! We'll be joined by BAFTA-winning costume designer AMY ROBERTS for our evening screening of H IS FOR HAWK, starring Claire Foy. Amy will discuss her roots at Croydon College, her famous projects (inc. The Crown) and take questions. www.davidleancinema.uk/h-is-for-hawk/

Croydon is alive with iconic works of art at the moment, courtesy of The National Gallery's Art on Your Doorstep. Join us for Exhibition on Screen: Turner & Constable, a fascinating film from Tate Britain about two of Britain's greatest artists. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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Why not start Valentine's Day with an early screening of the 80s classic ROMANCING THE STONE before heading into town for lunch from any of Croydon's fantastic eateries. Who says you have to spend big for love. #LoveLocal davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

In the mood for a feelgood flick? ELLA MCCAY marks the return of Oscar-winning director James L. Brooks. Ella is placed in a stressful key govt role and on top of everything she has an overbearing fiancé and oddball family to contend with. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Small World Cinema is coming! We're hosting a special event for little ones to celebrate sound and music in films. This unique morning promises creativity and fun, and for just £6, too. Spaces are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment. Info: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Ben Whishaw takes on the role of the famous photographer in PETER HUJAR'S DAY, recreating the interview with Linda Rosenkrantz where Hujar recounts his day spent photographing Allen Ginsberg. Our second LGBTQ+ History Month screening/ Tkts: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Big up to the volunteers at @davidleancinema.bsky.social in Croydon Town Hall. First visit and surely won't be the last!

February is LGBTQ+ History Month, and to celebrate, we've got three cracking films for your viewing pleasure. Including DREAMERS; PETER HUJAR'S DAY, starring Ben Whishaw, and 90s classic PHILADELPHIA w/ Denzel Washington & Tom Hanks. www.davidleancinema.uk#whatson

DREAMERS is the directorial debut from Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor about Isio, a Nigerian migrant threatened with deportation who finds solace and affection in another potential deportee. But time is running out for them both. For LGBTQ+ History Month. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

📢Let's hear it for our volunteers!! We hosted an informal tea and chat with some of our incredible volunteers last weekend 🍵 Our little cinema simply couldn't function without the tireless dedication of our wonderful volunteers. Want to get involved? www.davidleancinema.uk/volunteers/