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/

Croydon's Mum Club will be joining us for our next Babes in Arms screening on Friday 6 Feb. Book your ticket for The Housemaid and share the space with other new parents, enjoying the latest thriller, in a relaxed environment. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Dive into the career of New Zealand's/ Aotearoa's 40th Prime Minister - Jacinda Ardern - in this unfiltered documentary chronicling her time in power, navigating global crises and redefining leadership on the world's stage. Tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Hamnet and Marty Supreme among DLC's February screenings insidecroydon.com/2026/01/26/h... #Croydon #Cinema #Hamnet @davidleancinema.bsky.social

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question, you know the one. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

"This isn't just a film you'll keep thinking about, it's one you'll live with". On 29 Jan '24, Red Crescent volunteers received an emergency call from a 5-year-old girl, trapped in a car under fire & pleading for rescue. Her name was Hind Rajab. Tkts: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

We're screening Schindler's List, Spielberg's multi-Oscar-winning magnum opus on Saturday 31 January for Holocaust Memorial Day. This screening is delivered in partnership with The Cinema Museum. Tkts: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Grace (Jennifer Lawrence), a writer and young mother, is slowly slipping into madness. Locked away in an old house in Montana, her increasingly agitated and erratic behaviour leaves her companion, Jackson (Robert Pattinson), worried and helpless. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, our next National Theatre Live production. Book your seat: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Our friends at Croydonist have produced a lovely article featuring 12 influential local voices, who all share their hopes for our borough in 2026. Our Chair, Sam Clark, was included - check out what she had to say about our cinema's ambitions this year: www.croydonist.co.uk/voices-2026/

Brr! Feeing the cold? 🥶 Don't worry, we've got some great films for your viewing pleasure. So come in out of the cold this January for a cosy cinematic experience. www.davidleancinema.org.uk/listings/

The Choral, Nuremberg, Hamlet: David Lean Cinema, Jan 2026 insidecroydon.com/2026/01/04/t... #Croydon #Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social

We're back, Croydon! And this month we have a fantastic selection of films for your viewing pleasure. Including live theatre, a powerful documentary, and some big screen blockbusters to boot, too. Check out what's on: www.davidleancinema.org.uk/listings/

The numbers are in. You helped us raise £2,754 at our Christmas Quiz Fundraiser! That's more than £300 on last year's event. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ❤️

Aimee Lou Wood even took the time to share with us three of her all-time favourite films, plus a screening coming up very soon at the David Lean Cinema that she's most excited for. Tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

So, about last night... None other than AIMEE LOU WOOD stepped into hosting duties alongside our patron Joanna Scanlan for a our festive fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who took part in our Christmas quiz and raffle. Your donations will go a long way for our little cinema ❤️

Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman star in The Fifth Step from National Theatre Live. After years in Alcoholic Anonymous' 12-step programme, James becomes sponsor to newcomer Luke. But as Luke approaches step five - confessions - dangerous truths emerge. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Kick off the festive season with the heart-warming story of a miserable old git whose life is turned on its head by three visiting spirits on Christmas Eve 🎄 We're screening the much-loved 1951 adaptation of A Christmas Carol with Alastair Sim! davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

We received an incredible 60 pages of feedback comments from the lovely folk who voted for us at this year's BIFAs, and we're so grateful to each and every one of you for the beautiful and heart-warming feedback. Thank you! 💗 @bifa-film.bsky.social

Classic Scrooge heads David Lean Cinema's Christmas films insidecroydon.com/2025/11/26/c... #Croydon #Cinema #Christmas @davidleancinema.bsky.social