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Every film we show has an age certificate which may restrict who can watch it. When you visit us, we may ask to see proof of age before we can admit you. If you are aged 13 or over, the safest and easiest way to prove this is with your digital ID.
Universal. Suitable for all ages.
Parental guidance. General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for children younger than 8 years.
Suitable for 12 years and over. Children younger than 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Suitable only for 15 years and over. No-one younger than 15 years will be admitted.
Suitable only for adults. No-one younger than 18 years will be admitted.
For more information about age certificates, visit the BBFC website.
Additional age restrictions apply for children under 18 years on our balcony, and for children under 12 years attending any performance starting at or after 7pm. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+ at all times.
Doors open 20-30 minutes before the time shown. There are usually 10-15 minutes of adverts, and the film starts soon afterwards. Please arrive before the performance time.
These shows have subtitled dialogue, and text description of important sounds and music on-screen during the film. The film still plays with audio as usual. There are no adverts before the film.
Popular with children & families, tickets are £3 each for these shows. They are usually very busy and may sell out. Seats are unallocated, so we recommend groups arrive early (even if you have booked), otherwise you may not be able to sit together.
Our autism-friendly sensory sensitive screenings are shown without adverts or trailers. The film’s sound is reduced, and the lighting stays on at a low level during the film. Seating is not allocated, so it’s OK to move during the film.
Our baby-friendly screenings are exclusively for parents & guardians with their babies (under 2 years). The film's sound is reduced, and the lighting stays on at a low level during the film. It's OK if your baby makes noise during the film.
Doors open at 10am for our social Film Club shows, and seating is not allocated. Complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits are served until 10:50am. The film starts at 11:00am with no adverts; please arrive before 10:50am. Read more about our Film Club here.
These performances are showing as part of a special event, and special ticket prices may apply. You can find more information about the event by clicking on the "More Info" button below the film poster.
Tickets for these shows are not yet available. Please check back later. The performance times may also be subject to change.
Our doors have opened for these shows, and online sales have closed. You may be able to buy tickets on the door, if seats are still available.
There are only a few seats left for these shows, so we recommend booking in advance to avoid missing out.
Due to high demand, these shows have sold out. There are no more seats available. We apologise for any disappointment this may cause.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, these shows have been cancelled. If you have already booked tickets, your booking will be automatically refunded in full.
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Please note that our opening hours change every week. For standard shows, our doors open 20-30 minutes before each performance time. Film Club shows open at 10:00am.
For standard shows, screen adverts are usually only 10-15 minutes long, with films starting soon after the performance time. Other show types may have shorter adverts, or none. We recommend you arrive before the performance time shown on our website, otherwise we may not be able to admit you.
Directed by Ridley Scott • Starring Vanessa Kirby, Joaquin Phoenix, Ludivine Sagnier • 158 mins • Certificate 15
An epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine.
No-one younger than 15 will be admitted. Proof of age may be required.
Directed by Chris Buck, Fawn Veerasunthorn • Starring Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk • 98 mins • Certificate U
In the magical kingdom of Rosas, Asha makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force: a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe, King Magnifico, to save her community.
Suitable for all ages. Additional age restrictions may apply.
Directed by Paul King • Starring Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant • 112 mins • Certificate PG
Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, "Wonka" tells the wondrous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.
Some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Additional age restrictions may apply.
Directed by Michael Powell • 1960 • Starring Karlheinz Böhm, Moira Shearer, Anna Massey • 101 mins • Certificate 15
A cult classic psychological thriller, reviled on release but now considered one of Michael Powell's masterpieces. In 1960s London, a psychopathic cameraman murders women, using his camera to film their expressions of terror.
This film will have a short introduction. A new 4K restoration from the BFI National Archive. With support of the BFI, awarding funds from The National Lottery.
No-one younger than 15 will be admitted. Proof of age may be required.
Every night at 6pm from December 1st to Christmas Eve, JimJam Arts will transform Folkestone into a LIVING ADVENT CALENDAR with a different door opening to reveal a surprise LIVE PERFORMANCE. The doors to the Silver Screen Cinema will open at 6pm on Sunday 3rd December.
Admission to this event is FREE, you do not need a ticket.
Directed by Kenneth Branagh • Starring Kenneth Branagh, Kelly Reilly, Michelle Yeoh • 107 mins • Certificate 12A
In post-World War II Venice, a retired Hercule Poirot reluctantly attends a seance. But when one of the guests is murdered, it is up to the former detective to once again uncover the killer.
Children younger than 12 years must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+. Proof of age may be required.
Directed by Martin Scorsese • Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone • 206 mins • Certificate 15
When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one - until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.
No-one younger than 15 will be admitted. Proof of age may be required.
