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Film Rating: PG

Shrek 2

Once upon another time… Sometime since the release of this lovable animated satire in 2001 and now, SHREK has morphed into something of a cult-classic, a generational touchstone that make is perfect for a double bill screening with SHREK 2 on Saturday, August 12.

Kantara: A Legend

Writer-director-actor Rishab Shetty‘s folkloric action-thriller KANTARA follows a henchman, Shiva (Shetty), who lives in a small tribal hamlet with his mother. An unforgettable incident that he had witnessed during his childhood makes him stay away from the traditional Daivaradhane and Bhoota Kola legacy. He is a

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

The Rio Theatre’s Friday Late Night Movie series continues on Friday, August 12 with a screening of STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME, in tribute to the late, great actress Nichelle Nichols, who made history for her portrayal of Lieutenant Uhura in the beloved sci-fi franchise. Directed by Leonard

Fire of Love

Katia and Maurice Krafft loved two things — each other and volcanoes. For two decades, the daring French volcanologist couple roamed the planet, chasing eruptions and documenting their discoveries. Ultimately, they lost their lives in a 1991 volcanic explosion, leaving a legacy that forever enriched our knowledge of the natural

Downton Abbey: A New Era

From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the motion picture event DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast as they go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess’ newly inherited villa.With

Kabaddi 4: The Final Match

!!HAAIT, YO KAJI KO BIHE KO KABADDI KAILE SAMMA KHELNEY HOU!! After some heartfelt events, in this final film of the KABBADI franchise, Kaji now doesn’t seek love as he is suffering from the pain of his previous relationships. The movie has its own romantic and comedy twist with Shanti

Petite Maman

Céline Sciamma continues to prove herself as one of the most accomplished and unpredictable contemporary French

Francis Ford Coppola’s The Conversation (50th Anniversary Restoration)

Join us at the Rio Theatre as we dim the lights, raise a glass, and tip our collective cinematic hats to one of the all-time great actors of his generation, Gene Hackman, with a screening of one of his most indelible performances in Francis Ford Coppola‘s THE CONVERSATION. In 2022,

Cyrano

Award-winning British director Joe Wright (PRIDE & PREJUDICE, ATONEMENT, DARKEST HOUR) envelops moviegoers in a symphony of emotions with music, romance, and beauty in CYRANO, re-imagining the timeless tale of a heartbreaking love triangle. A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac (Peter Dinklage, HBO’s “Game of Thrones”) dazzles

About The Rio

Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604.879.3456

Info Line: 604.878.3456

Email: info@riotheatre.ca

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