The marriage of Princess Diana and Prince Charles has long since grown cold. Though rumors of affairs and a divorce abound, peace is ordained for the Christmas festivities at the Queen’s Sandringham Estate. There’s eating and drinking, shooting and hunting. Diana knows the game. But this year, things will be profoundly different. SPENCER is an imagining of what might have happened during those few fateful days. With Kristen Stewart, Jack Farthing, Sally Hawkins, Timothy Spall, Sean Harris.

‍”Unbalanced and unjust, “Spencer” is nonetheless perversely gripping. It dares to unbend, playing the angry fool amid kings-to-be, queens, princes, princesses, and all that jazz.” (New Yorker)

“At times, the film is excruciating, albeit deliberately, and that works it its favor.” (Salon.com)

“It’s beautifully shot, really well-acted by Kristen Stewart, and has a fantastic score by Jonny Greenwood that I’ve already decided is my favorite of the year.” (NPR)

Tuesday, December 21
Doors 4:15 pm | Movie 4:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance tickets $13 HERE | $13 at the door

Friday, December 24
Doors 3:50 pm | Movie 2:20 *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
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Monday, December 27
Doors 4:00 pm | Movie 4:30 pm Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance tickets $13 HERE | $13 at the door

Wednesday, December 29
Doors 6:45 pm | Movie 7:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance tickets $13 HERE | $13 at the door

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SPENCER (Pablo Larraín, 2021 / PG / 116 mins) During her Christmas holidays with the royal family at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, Diana decides to leave her marriage to Prince Charles.