Movies

The Legend of Ochi

From writer-director Isaiah Saxon, making his feature-film-making debut, comes a story of love, longing, and acceptance centering on a teenage girl who befriends a mysterious forest creature she encounters in the woods.

Unko Sweater: The Woolen Sweater

Based in the multi-cultural settings of Eastern hills of Panchthar, Nepal, the film will take us on a beautiful journey filled with the warmth of love and human connections. With Bipin Karki and Miruna Magar. Monday, May 19 Doors 1:45 pm | Film 2:15 pm *Start time

The Friend

Based on author Sigrid Nunez‘s beloved 2018 novel, THE FRIEND finds writer and teacher Iris finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane. The regal yet intractable beast, named Apollo, immediately creates

The Life of Chuck (Mike Flanagan in Attendance!)

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

Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted

SWAMP DOGG GETS HIS POOL PAINTED is a wildly entertaining and fittingly unconventional documentary about convention-defying singer, songwriter and record producer Jerry Williams, aka ‘Swamp Dogg’, one of the great cult figures of 20th-century American music whose singular voice and ideas have shaped the history not merely of soul music,

Dario Argento’s Phenomena (40th Anniversary Screening)

“Is she insane?” “Well, she’s not normal.” And who is these days?! So why not be amongst other like minded abnormalities when coming #FridayLateNight to the Rio Theatre on June 6, we present horror icon and master suspense filmmaker, Dario Argento‘s PHENOMENA (which was later

Hush: Director’s Cut (With Mike Flanagan Intro)

Get your tickets now for the Director’s Cut screening of Mike Flanagan’s HUSH. Oh, and guess who will be joining us to intro the film and host an audience Q&A, none other than Mr. Flanagan himself. Happening only at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, May 25. Deaf-mute horror author Maddie Young

Lucky Star (With Filmmaker Q&A)

It doesn’t get more #MadeInCanada than a film shot right here in Hollywood North with a Vancouver-based crew. Gambling addict Lucky (Terry Chen) tries to cover up his losses from his family after being scammed. Like him, Lucky’s family also experiences personal struggles that may equally easily swing their future toward stability or

Hostel 3

HOSTEL 3 provides a relatable and nostalgic glimpse into college life, friendships, and the hurdles young adults face. Directed by Sashan Kandel, the film effectively captures the lively yet chaotic essence of hostel living, mixing humor and emotion in a way that resonates with its audience. The plot is engaging,

Aliens (Director’s Cut)

Join us at the Rio Theatre for a Double Creature Feature screening of one of our all-time favourite franchises! We’re going into deep space with Ridley Scott‘s iconic 1979 ALIEN (The Director’s Cut) followed by James Cameron’s 1986 sequel, ALIENS (The Director’s Cut). After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley’s (Sigourney Weaver) shuttle is found by a deep

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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