Movies

Genre: Adventure

Boy & the World

Join us at the Rio Theatre for a fun, family-friendly afternoon screening of BOY AND THE WORLD presented in association with Vancouver’sLatinRunners. Director Alê Abreu’s Oscar-nominated (Brazil; Best Animated Feature) and “wildly imagined” animated musical BOY AND THE WORLD is entirely hand-drawn by Abreu himself. Devoid of any dialogue,

Labyrinth

“In 9 hours and 23 minutes… You’ll be mine.” We are tipping our hat to the late, great, David Bowie (on his birthday!)with a screening of the puppet-filled fantasy fable LABYRINTH. Kids pricing is in effect for this one, so we invite everyone to come out and “dance,

Shaun the Sheep Movie

Join us at the Rio Theatre for a film series featuring some of the nominated films and performances being honoured by the Golden Globes, including STEVE JOBS, GRANDMA, TRAINWRECK, MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, SHAUN THE SHEEP, THE HATEFUL 8, and LOVE & MERCY. On January 10, we will be hosting

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

“The revolution is about all of us.” THE HUNGER GAMES: Mockingjay Part 2 is the final chapter in the triumphant, dystopian sci-film film series based on the work of author Suzanne Collins. Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence reprises her groundbreaking role as reluctant heroine Katniss Everdeen and returns to District 13

Fantastic Mr. Fox

“That was pure wild animal craziness.” Based on the beloved children’s book ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox‘ by Roald Dahl, director Wes Anderson‘s animated adaptation is a delightfully charming and completely entertaining tale of an urbane fox (“vulpus vulpus”) who returns to his former farm-raiding ways and helps his community

The Princess Bride (Rob Reiner Tribute)

My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die. Join us at the Rio Theatre as we pay tribute to the late, great filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner by dimming the lights and firing up the projector for a screening

The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: Twilight BREAKING DAWN (Part 2)

Join the Gentlemen Hecklers on Wednesday, December 9 as they return to the Rio Theatre to follow up their werewonderful skewering of BREAKING DAWN Part 1 by unleashing their inner-fangirils (again!) on the final installlment of the legendary Twilight franchise – BREAKING DAWN Part 2! (Because once was not enough.)

Meru

“The best climbing movie of the year.” – Outside MagazineWinner of the prestigious Audience Award (Documentary) at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, MERU perfectly balances its tense, nailbiting narrative with some of most impressive climbing footage ever captured; all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Himalayan Mount Meru.  

The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1

Join the Gentlemen Hecklers on Wednesday, November 11 as they provide live, hilarious commentary for TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN PART 1! Wednesday, November 11 Doors 8:30/Show 9:00pm Advance tickets $10 HERE/ $12 at the door *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service. *Groupons

Back to the Future (40th Anniversary Screening)

“You built a time machine…. Out of a DeLorean?” Great Scott! We thought the time was right to to go back, way back, to 1985… And revisit Robert Zemeckis‘ original 80s classic, BACK TO THE FUTURE. But we’re not just screening the original BACK TO THE FUTURE. Michael

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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