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Genre: Fantasy

My Neighbor Totoro

There is no better way to appreciate the magic of Studio Ghibli than on the big screen! Movie-lovers of all ages adore the wonderful collection from Japan’s famed Studio Ghibli, and Hayao Miyazaki‘s “breakthrough” film MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (1988) is one of their most popular titles This heartwarming

The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: Masters of the Universe

Who has the power? I HAVE THE POWER! Join the Gentlemen Hecklers as they explain He-Man, Skeletor, and the Legend of Greyskull (in its entirety) in the most swingin’ cosmic-key party this side of Eternia! The Hecklers are taking on MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (yes, the one with

Studio Ghibli Night: MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO

Join us at the Rio Theatre for an evening celebrating two classic animated films from Japan’s Studio Ghibli, including Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO (1988) and Isao Takahata’s hauntingly beautiful GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES (1988). We will be screening both films in Japanese with subtitles. Wednesday, May 6

Song of the Sea

Join us at the Rio Theatre for director Tomm Moore’s (THE SECRET OF KELLS) Oscar-nominated animated feature SONG OF THE SEA on April 25th Doors 4pm/ Movie 4:30pm $8 advance HERE / $10 door All ages welcome in the balcony! Must be 19+ w/ID for bar

Tremors #MonsterMonday

Remember the time that Kevin Bacon, Reba McEntire (!?) and the Dad from Family Ties were in a scary movie together about strange seismic activity and weirdo underground wormy creatures that killed people in their small town…? Of course you do! Because that movie was TREMORS, it’s awesome, and it’s

NAKED LUNCH (William S. Burroughs Double Bill)

Join us for an evening celebrating influential beat generation author William S. Burroughs, featuring the recently remastered re-release of Howard Brookner’s seminal, gritty documentary BURROUGHS: THE MOVIE (1983) and David Cronenberg’s adaptation of Burroughs’ own NAKED LUNCH (1991). Saturday, April 4 BURROUGHS: THE MOVIE (90 mins) Doors 7:00

The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

Back by popular demand! We are holding over THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA on Sunday, May 17th This film will be screened in the original Japanese with English subtitles. THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA Sunday, May 17 Doors 2:30 / Movie 3:00

The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

Legendary Studio Ghibli co-founder and master storyteller Isao Takahata (GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES, POM POKO) revisits Japan’s most famous folktale in this gorgeous, hand-drawn masterwork, decades in the making. Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into

Princess Mononoke (2025 Restoration)

There is no better way to appreciate the magic of Studio Ghibli than on the big screen! In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Studio Ghibli, GKIDS presents Oscar-winning director Hayao Miyazaki’s epic, hand-drawn  fantasy masterpiece PRINCESS MONONOKE in a brand new restoration. Almost thirty years after its

Edward Scissorhands

“You see, before he came down here, it never snowed. And afterwards, it did. If he weren’t up there now… I don’t think it would be snowing. Sometimes, you can still catch me dancing in it.” Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder make all kinds of movie magic in

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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