Movies

Genre: Science Fiction

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

Something has arrived. … And something will survive. Join us at the Rio Theatre for a Friday prime time double bill of Steven Spielberg’s JURASSIC PARK + JURASSIC PARK: THE LOST WORLD on Friday, May 8 Friday, May 8 JURASSIC PARK Movie 9:15 JURASSIC PARK: THE

The Lobster

Visionary Oscar-winning Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos (THE FAVOURITE, DOGTOOTH) has mastered the art of applying a surreal, absurdist lens to his narrative features, creating stories and characters that exist within their own unique worlds. Given all the “strange” social conventions of late, we felt the time was right to revisit

The Life of Chuck

From the hearts and minds of Stephen King and Mike Flanagan comes THE LIFE OF CHUCK, the extraordinary story of an ordinary man. This unforgettable, genre-bending tale celebrates the life of Charles ‘Chuck’ Krantz as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of

The Last Starfighter (Storm Crow Sunday!)

Join us at the Rio Theatre for a special presentation of cult 80s sci-fi adventure classic The Last Starfighter, presented in partnership with our friends at Storm Crow Tavern on Commercial Drive and the brand-new Storm Crow Alehouse on Broadway. (What does this mean? Here’s what

The Iron Giant (Signature Edition)

The Rio Theatre‘s deep dive into Y2K-era movie goodness continues with one programmed just for kids – and kids at heart! Before he went on to helm such animated features as THE INCREDIBLES and RATATOUILLE, Brad Bird made his stunning directorial debut in 1999 with THE IRON GIANT, adapted from

The Invisible Man (1933)

The Rio Theatre continues its dive into classic monster movies of the past with a screening of director James Whale’s pre-code science fiction horror thriller, THE INVISIBLE MAN, based on H.G. Wells‘ 1897 novel. The film remains something of a visual effects landmark, boasting awe-striking special effects that still seem

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

‘The bird, the pin, the song, the berries, the watch, the cracker, the dress that burst into flames. I am the mockingjay. The one that survived despite the Capitol’s plans. The symbol of the rebellion.‘ Keep the odds in your favor with the Rio Theatre’s Double Bill feature of THE

The Hunger Games

“May the odds be ever in your favor.” And they will be, with the Rio Theatre’s Double Bill feature of THE HUNGER GAMES & THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE on Sunday, March 31. In a dystopian future, the totalitarian nation of Panem is divided into 12 districts and

The Handmaid’s Tale

To mark International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8, the Rio Theatre will be screening director Volker Schlöndorff’s (THE TIN DRUM) adaptation of Canadian novelist Margaret Atwood‘s chilling of dystopian thriller THE HANDMAID’S TALE. In a futuristic, theocratic and dystopian United States, Offred (Natasha Richardson) is forced to become a handmaid

The Greatest Of All Time (GOAT)

An explosive thriller inspired by the 2004 Moscow Metro bombing, where a suicide bomber detonated in a crowded subway, killing dozens. It delves into the aftermath and pursuit of those responsible. Starring Vijay, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Prasanth, Malvika Sharma, Raghava Lawrence. Sunday, September 8 Doors 2:30 pm |

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

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Email: info@riotheatre.ca

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