“The Wedding Banquet” at the Hippodrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

R 2025 Romance/Comedy 1h 43m Hoping to stay in the country, a gay man proposes a green card marriage to a female friend in exchange for paying for her IVF treatment. However, things soon get complicated when his grandmother surprises them with plans for an extravagant Korean wedding banquet. Showtimes:...

The Room Next Door at the Hippodrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

R 2024 ‧ Drama ‧ 1h 50m Pedro Almodovar's English language feature debut. Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. After years of being out of touch, they meet again. The movie explores themes of friendship, end-of-life decisions, and the...

Hipp Pride: BOUND at the Hippdrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

R 1996 Thriller 1h 49m Tough ex-con Corky and her lover Violet concoct a scheme to steal millions of stashed mob money and pin the blame on Violet's crooked boyfriend Caesar.

Rebels with a Cause: Art As Resistance in Animation – Paprika at the Hippodrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

R 2006 Thriller/Sci-fi 1h 30m In this dazzling sci-fi from Satoshi Kon, the boundary between dream and reality dissolves. A stunning meditation on control, creativity, and the radical freedom of the subconscious. Discussion to follow screening. Part of the Art As Resistance Anime Festival June 15

Event Series One To One John & Yoko

“One To One John and Yoko” at the Hippodrome Cinema, June 19-28

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

R 2024 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 40m This documentary follows John Lennon and Yoko Ono during the early 1970s, with never-before-seen footage of their time living in Greenwich Village and their “One to One” concert performance at Madison Square Garden. Thurs, June 19 at 8:30 PM Fri, June 20 at...

Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Hippodrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

R 2001 ‧ Musical/Comedy ‧ 1h33m Adapted from the stage musical of the same name, a gender-queer punk-rock singer from East Berlin tours the U.S. with her band as she tells her life story and follows the former lover/band-mate who stole her songs. Special performance prior to the movie Ethan...

One Last Weekend to Catch the Hipp’s Summer Sensation: “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” July 3-6

Hippodrome Theatre 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, FL, United States

Head downtown for the Hippodrome Theatre’s sensational summer musical "Pump Boys and Dinettes," held over for the final performances through Sunday, July 6. Set on Highway 57 between a gas station and the Double Cupp Diner, the Tony-nominated crowd-pleaser hits the mainstage blending country, rock, blues, and charm - all...

Pump Boys and Dinettes – AAT Performances

Hippodrome Theatre 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, FL, United States

Missed the mainstage run? Here's your FINAL chance! But wait... this isn't just a second chance - it's a completely unique experience you won't get anywhere else! What makes this special: Concert-style performance in our intimate Cinema setting Up-close and personal with the incredible cast More like a private show...

“Friendship” at the Hippodrome Cinema, July 18-20

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

Suburban dad Craig (Tim Robinson) falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor (Paul Rudd), as Craig’s attempts to make an adult male friend threaten to ruin both of their lives. R 2025 Comedy 1h 40m Showtimes: Friday, July 18 at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 19 at 9 p.m. Sunday, July...

“Life Of Chuck” at the Hippodrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

From the hearts and minds of Stephen King and Mike Flannagan comes "The Life of Chuck," the extraordinary story of an ordinary man. This powerful tale celebrates the life of Charles 'Chuck" Krantz (Tom Hiddleston) as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained...

“Secret Mall Apartment” at the Hippodrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

In 2003, eight young Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment in a hidden space inside the Providence Place Mall and lived in it for four years, filming everything along the way. They snuck in furniture, tapped into the mall’s electricity, and even secretly constructed a brick wall with a locking...

“The Goonies” at the Hippodrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

40 years ago on June 7, 1985 The Goonies was released. Written by Steven Spielberg and Chris Columbus this adventure follows a group of young misfits who discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate's long-lost treasure. For all ages - action packed...

“The Surfer” at the Hippodrome Theatre

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

In the psychological thriller directed by Lorcan Finnegan, a man (Nicolas Cage) returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. But his desire to hit the waves is thwarted by a group of locals whose mantra is “don’t live here, don’t surf here.” Humiliated and...

Classics & Cocktails: “Bonnie and Clyde”

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

Catch a screening of "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967) at Classics & Cocktails, paired with a themed drink from the Hippodrome's bar. This groundbreaking true crime drama follows Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow on a daring crime spree during the Great Depression. Directed by Arthur Penn and nominated for ten Academy...

Event Series Secret Mall Apartment HELD OVER!

Secret Mall Apartment HELD OVER at the Hippodrome Cinema, August 9-10

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

In 2003, eight young Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment in a hidden space inside the Providence Place Mall and lived in it for four years, filming everything along the way. They snuck in furniture, tapped into the mall’s electricity, and even secretly constructed a brick wall with a locking...

“No Other Land” at the Hippodrome Cinema, August 21-24

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

"No Other Land" is a 2024 directorial debut by Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham, and Rachel Szor, a Palestinian-Israeli collective of filmmakers. The four conceived and produced the film to shed light on the ongoing situation in their homelands. The film was recorded between 2019 and 2023 and was...

“Sorry, Baby” at the Hippodrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

Something bad happened to Agnes, but life goes on for everyone else. When a beloved friend on the brink of a major milestone visits, Agnes starts to realize just how stuck she's been, and begins to work through how to move forward. Carrying off difficult subject matter with a light...