What's On Friday 13 - Thursday 19 December 2019

So Long, My Son 12A

This beautiful and deeply moving family saga spans the tail-end of the 20th century in China, charting the collective trauma caused by the country’s one-child policy.

The Two Popes 15

Showing as part of Subtitled Mondays

Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce star in this intimate look at a historic turning point in the Catholic Church, directed by Fernando Meirelles (City of God, The Constant Gardener).

Knives Out 12A

Showing as part of Subtitled Mondays

A fun, modern-day murder mystery paying tribute to mystery mastermind Agatha Christie, from acclaimed writer-director Ryan Johnson (Brick, Looper, Star Wars: The Last Jedi).

Harriet 12A

The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery, and her transformation into one of America's greatest heroes.

It's a Wonderful Life U

Showing as part of Christmas at Showroom Cinema

George Bailey is saved from despair by Clarence, an elderly angel. The quintessential Hollywood Christmas film.

Sons of Denmark 15

A powerful, unnerving and provocative film that looks at the impact of a radicalised society, set in an alternate (though all-too-believable) Denmark.

Honey Boy 15

Showing as part of Subtitled Mondays

From a screenplay written by Shia LaBeouf, award-winning filmmaker Alma Har'el brings to life a young actor's stormy childhood and early adult years as he struggles to reconcile a difficult relationship with his father.

Pink Wall 15

Pink Wall is a modern-day romance in the vein of Blue Valentine that follows the six-year relationship of Jenna (Tatiana Maslany) and Leon (Jay Duplass).

The Street 15

Showing as part of Subtitled Mondays

Focusing on the residents of a traditional East London street, this doc explores love, loss, and a community unravelled by gentrification, austerity and the nation’s slide into Brexit.

Eyes Wide Shut 18

Showing as part of Christmas at Showroom Cinema

Set around Christmas in New York, Eyes Wide Shut is the ultimate alternative festive film, returning to the big screen for its 20th Anniversary.

Mary Poppins U

Showing as part of Family Films, Reel Adventures - Family Film Club, Reel Adventures - Relaxed, Autism Friendly Screenings

Mary Poppins, a practically perfect nanny, answers to an advertisement to look after the children of a stuffy banker.

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter 12A

Showing as part of Stage on Screen

Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter.

Bolshoi: The Nutcracker CTBA

Showing as part of Stage on Screen, Christmas at Showroom Cinema

On Christmas Eve, the mysterious Drosselmeyer brings a Nutcracker doll as a gift for his goddaughter Marie. At midnight, the doll comes to life and finds himself in a battle against the Mouse King, determined to save Marie from him.

Pakeezah PG

Showing as part of Special Screenings , BFI Musicals! Hidden Gems

One of the most extraordinary musical melodramas ever made and a cult classic with an incredible Bollywood soundtrack, Pakeezah tells the story of a courtesan who falls in love with a man she is forbidden to marry.

It's A Wonderful Life (Baby Friendly Screening) U

This screening is only for parents, carers and guardians and their babies. George Bailey is saved from despair by Clarence, an elderly angel. The quintessential Hollywood Christmas film.

Doc/Nights x Reclaim the Frame: Shooting the Mafia 15

Showing as part of Doc/Nights, Reclaim the Frame

In the streets of Sicily, Letizia Battaglia pointed her camera straight into the heart of the Mafia that surrounded her and began to shoot.

Gorillaz: Reject False Icons

Showing as part of Special Screenings

A brand new feature documentary from British band Gorillaz. In his debut feature, director Denholm Hewlett follows the band’s every move for three years, covering the making of two critically acclaimed albums and a world tour.

Top Hat U

Showing as part of Relaxed Screenings

Glamorous and enthralling, with a beautiful, foot-tapping score and lavish songs (including the gorgeous ‘Cheek to Cheek’), it will bring some sparkle to your Tuesday afternoon.

Two Popes (Early Doors) 15

Showing as part of Early Doors

Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce star in this intimate look at a historic turning point in the Catholic Church, directed by Fernando Meirelles (City of God, The Constant Gardener).

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker 12A

The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more as Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron's journey continues and the Skywalker saga concludes.

Starship Troopers 18

Showing as part of Philosophy at the Showroom

Misunderstood and condemned by many critics on its 1997 release, Paul Verhoeven’s satirical sci-fi epic is now widely recognised as a brilliant and important piece of cinema.