David Lean Cinema
@davidleancinema.bsky.social
We are Croydon's independent cinema, screening indie hits, cult classics, world cinema, and so much more.
So, about last night...
None other than AIMEE LOU WOOD stepped into hosting duties alongside our patron Joanna Scanlan for a our festive fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who took part in our Christmas quiz and raffle. Your donations will go a long way for our little cinema ❤️
None other than AIMEE LOU WOOD stepped into hosting duties alongside our patron Joanna Scanlan for a our festive fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who took part in our Christmas quiz and raffle. Your donations will go a long way for our little cinema ❤️
December 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
So, about last night...
None other than AIMEE LOU WOOD stepped into hosting duties alongside our patron Joanna Scanlan for a our festive fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who took part in our Christmas quiz and raffle. Your donations will go a long way for our little cinema ❤️
None other than AIMEE LOU WOOD stepped into hosting duties alongside our patron Joanna Scanlan for a our festive fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who took part in our Christmas quiz and raffle. Your donations will go a long way for our little cinema ❤️
Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman star in The Fifth Step from National Theatre Live.
After years in Alcoholic Anonymous' 12-step programme, James becomes sponsor to newcomer Luke. But as Luke approaches step five - confessions - dangerous truths emerge.
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After years in Alcoholic Anonymous' 12-step programme, James becomes sponsor to newcomer Luke. But as Luke approaches step five - confessions - dangerous truths emerge.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman star in The Fifth Step from National Theatre Live.
After years in Alcoholic Anonymous' 12-step programme, James becomes sponsor to newcomer Luke. But as Luke approaches step five - confessions - dangerous truths emerge.
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After years in Alcoholic Anonymous' 12-step programme, James becomes sponsor to newcomer Luke. But as Luke approaches step five - confessions - dangerous truths emerge.
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Kick off the festive season with the heart-warming story of a miserable old git whose life is turned on its head by three visiting spirits on Christmas Eve 🎄
We're screening the much-loved 1951 adaptation of A Christmas Carol with Alastair Sim!
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We're screening the much-loved 1951 adaptation of A Christmas Carol with Alastair Sim!
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November 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Kick off the festive season with the heart-warming story of a miserable old git whose life is turned on its head by three visiting spirits on Christmas Eve 🎄
We're screening the much-loved 1951 adaptation of A Christmas Carol with Alastair Sim!
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We're screening the much-loved 1951 adaptation of A Christmas Carol with Alastair Sim!
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We received an incredible 60 pages of feedback comments from the lovely folk who voted for us at this year's BIFAs, and we're so grateful to each and every one of you for the beautiful and heart-warming feedback. Thank you! 💗
@bifa-film.bsky.social
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November 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
We received an incredible 60 pages of feedback comments from the lovely folk who voted for us at this year's BIFAs, and we're so grateful to each and every one of you for the beautiful and heart-warming feedback. Thank you! 💗
@bifa-film.bsky.social
@bifa-film.bsky.social
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Classic Scrooge heads David Lean Cinema's Christmas films insidecroydon.com/2025/11/26/c... #Croydon #Cinema #Christmas @davidleancinema.bsky.social
Classic Scrooge heads David Lean Cinema’s Christmas films
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November 26, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Classic Scrooge heads David Lean Cinema's Christmas films insidecroydon.com/2025/11/26/c... #Croydon #Cinema #Christmas @davidleancinema.bsky.social
He twitches, jumps, clicks. whistles, shouts and swears. John has Tourette's, and he's doing his absolute best to live a normal life in this remarkable, heart-warming and hilarious film based on a true story.
I SWEAR, Thurs 27 & Sat 29 Nov.
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I SWEAR, Thurs 27 & Sat 29 Nov.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
He twitches, jumps, clicks. whistles, shouts and swears. John has Tourette's, and he's doing his absolute best to live a normal life in this remarkable, heart-warming and hilarious film based on a true story.
I SWEAR, Thurs 27 & Sat 29 Nov.
Tkts: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
I SWEAR, Thurs 27 & Sat 29 Nov.
Tkts: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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Seeing FRANKENSTEIN at Croydon's
@davidleancinema.bsky.social yesterday felt exclusive, with one patron saying she had come from Surbiton because her local Odeon didn't show it! Reviews have justifiably called it a "masterpiece", so if you're free at 2pm on Saturday, don't miss the 2nd screening!
@davidleancinema.bsky.social yesterday felt exclusive, with one patron saying she had come from Surbiton because her local Odeon didn't show it! Reviews have justifiably called it a "masterpiece", so if you're free at 2pm on Saturday, don't miss the 2nd screening!
November 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Seeing FRANKENSTEIN at Croydon's
@davidleancinema.bsky.social yesterday felt exclusive, with one patron saying she had come from Surbiton because her local Odeon didn't show it! Reviews have justifiably called it a "masterpiece", so if you're free at 2pm on Saturday, don't miss the 2nd screening!
@davidleancinema.bsky.social yesterday felt exclusive, with one patron saying she had come from Surbiton because her local Odeon didn't show it! Reviews have justifiably called it a "masterpiece", so if you're free at 2pm on Saturday, don't miss the 2nd screening!
Our Christmas Quiz is FULLY BOOKED; however, things can change between now and then, so if you'd still like a chance to join us, please sign up to the waitlist: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Tickets for our Christmas Quiz are available NOW! We'll be joined by our patron, BAFTA-award-winning actor Joanna Scanlan and Archie Madekwe, star of Gran Turismo, Midsommar & Saltburn, with great prizes up for grabs!
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November 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our Christmas Quiz is FULLY BOOKED; however, things can change between now and then, so if you'd still like a chance to join us, please sign up to the waitlist: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Channing Tatum plays Jeffrey a real-life escaped convict who managed to hide out for months in a Toys "R" Us, planning his next heist. But things get complicated when he falls for store employee Leigh.
ROOFMAN, Thurs 20 November.
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ROOFMAN, Thurs 20 November.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Channing Tatum plays Jeffrey a real-life escaped convict who managed to hide out for months in a Toys "R" Us, planning his next heist. But things get complicated when he falls for store employee Leigh.
ROOFMAN, Thurs 20 November.
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ROOFMAN, Thurs 20 November.
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KONTINENTAL '25. After evicting a homeless man from his basement, a Transylvanian bailiff becomes wracked with guilt, causing her to spiral into a desperate moral crisis. Expect the unexpected in the latest feature from acclaimed director Radu Jude.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
KONTINENTAL '25. After evicting a homeless man from his basement, a Transylvanian bailiff becomes wracked with guilt, causing her to spiral into a desperate moral crisis. Expect the unexpected in the latest feature from acclaimed director Radu Jude.
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Film critic @peterbradshaw1.bsky.social has given The Marbles a 4-star review in @theguardian.com! Dive into the controversy of the Parthenon Marbles in this incredible documentary, shot on the 200th anniversary of Greece's independence.
Tkts: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Film critic @peterbradshaw1.bsky.social has given The Marbles a 4-star review in @theguardian.com! Dive into the controversy of the Parthenon Marbles in this incredible documentary, shot on the 200th anniversary of Greece's independence.
Tkts: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Tkts: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
We've launched a brand-new film club in partnership with East Croydon Cool and you're invited! Our first screening (Weds 12 Nov) will be A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY, starring Colin Farrell & Margot Robbie. Meet likeminded film fans and grow your community.
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Reel Talk
Reel Talk is a sociable neighbourhood film club designed for locals who like to get under the skin of movies (especially those independent, bold, and sometimes bewildering ones!) There…
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November 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
We've launched a brand-new film club in partnership with East Croydon Cool and you're invited! Our first screening (Weds 12 Nov) will be A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY, starring Colin Farrell & Margot Robbie. Meet likeminded film fans and grow your community.
eastcroydoncool.co.uk/reel-talk/
eastcroydoncool.co.uk/reel-talk/
Tickets for our Christmas Quiz are available NOW! We'll be joined by our patron, BAFTA-award-winning actor Joanna Scanlan and Archie Madekwe, star of Gran Turismo, Midsommar & Saltburn, with great prizes up for grabs!
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November 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Tickets for our Christmas Quiz are available NOW! We'll be joined by our patron, BAFTA-award-winning actor Joanna Scanlan and Archie Madekwe, star of Gran Turismo, Midsommar & Saltburn, with great prizes up for grabs!
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We celebrated 150 years of Croydon composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor with a Q&A with Chi-chi Nwanoku CBE, and live performances from Julián Gil Rodríguez, principle second violin of the London Symphony Orchestra & pianist Kamilla Arku, founder of Music for Liberia ❤️
November 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
We celebrated 150 years of Croydon composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor with a Q&A with Chi-chi Nwanoku CBE, and live performances from Julián Gil Rodríguez, principle second violin of the London Symphony Orchestra & pianist Kamilla Arku, founder of Music for Liberia ❤️
Meet Pilar! The host of REEL TALK, our brand-new film club delivered in partnership with East Croydon Cool.
Join the community: eastcroydoncool.co.uk/reel-talk/
Join the community: eastcroydoncool.co.uk/reel-talk/
November 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Meet Pilar! The host of REEL TALK, our brand-new film club delivered in partnership with East Croydon Cool.
Join the community: eastcroydoncool.co.uk/reel-talk/
Join the community: eastcroydoncool.co.uk/reel-talk/
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Cinema’s celebration of 150th anniversary of Coleridge-Taylor
Chi-chi Nwanoku is the special guest at the Croydon Clocktower this Tuesday, November 4, when the David Lean Cinema will be screening an episode from Sky Arts’ Passions series about Croydon c…
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November 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Two years on from the @davidleancinema.bsky.social Punk Film Festival here's a chance to see an incredibly rare UK screening of A BAND CALLED DEATH, a wonderful documentary that won 7 festival awards! Booking: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
November 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Two years on from the @davidleancinema.bsky.social Punk Film Festival here's a chance to see an incredibly rare UK screening of A BAND CALLED DEATH, a wonderful documentary that won 7 festival awards! Booking: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Did anyone catch our patron Joanna Scanlan on ITV's @thismorningitv.bsky.social yesterday?
Joanna was promoting her fabulous new BBC show Riot Women, and she even managed to give us a shout-out, too!
Joanna was promoting her fabulous new BBC show Riot Women, and she even managed to give us a shout-out, too!
October 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Did anyone catch our patron Joanna Scanlan on ITV's @thismorningitv.bsky.social yesterday?
Joanna was promoting her fabulous new BBC show Riot Women, and she even managed to give us a shout-out, too!
Joanna was promoting her fabulous new BBC show Riot Women, and she even managed to give us a shout-out, too!
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David Lean Cinema screenings, Nov 2025, Croydon Clocktower
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October 31, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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We have something very special coming up next week to celebrate 150 years of Croydon composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Join us for an evening of live classical music as well as a Q&A with Chi-Chi Nwanoku, founder of the Chineke! Orchestrra.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
We have something very special coming up next week to celebrate 150 years of Croydon composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Join us for an evening of live classical music as well as a Q&A with Chi-Chi Nwanoku, founder of the Chineke! Orchestrra.
davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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The directorial debut from actor Harris Dickinson tells the story of Mike, a man living on the streets of London and trying to overcome addiction. Gritty and unflinching, Urchin follows Mike's personal struggles to get clean and hold on to hope.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The directorial debut from actor Harris Dickinson tells the story of Mike, a man living on the streets of London and trying to overcome addiction. Gritty and unflinching, Urchin follows Mike's personal struggles to get clean and hold on to hope.
Tkts: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Tkts: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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Spook-tacular screening at David Lean Cinema for Halloween insidecroydon.com/2025/10/26/s... #Croydon #Cinema #Halloween #WickerMan @davidleancinema.bsky.social
Spook-tacular screening at David Lean Cinema for Halloween
The David Lean Cinema in the Croydon Clocktower will be screening Children of the Wicker Man this Halloween, Friday October 31, followed by a very special question and answer session with the docum…
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October 26, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Spook-tacular screening at David Lean Cinema for Halloween insidecroydon.com/2025/10/26/s... #Croydon #Cinema #Halloween #WickerMan @davidleancinema.bsky.social
This Halloween, we bring you CHILDREN OF THE WICKER MAN, the incredible documentary that explores the making of the 1973 horror classic. And we'll be joined by Justin & Dominic Hardy, sons of the film's director Robin Hardy, for a very special Q&A!
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October 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
This Halloween, we bring you CHILDREN OF THE WICKER MAN, the incredible documentary that explores the making of the 1973 horror classic. And we'll be joined by Justin & Dominic Hardy, sons of the film's director Robin Hardy, for a very special Q&A!
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It's war!
Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch go head to head in their marital meltdown in laugh-out-loud comedy THE ROSES! Also stars Kate McKinnon, Andy Samberg, Ncuti Gatwa, and Alison Janney.
Tues 21 October: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch go head to head in their marital meltdown in laugh-out-loud comedy THE ROSES! Also stars Kate McKinnon, Andy Samberg, Ncuti Gatwa, and Alison Janney.
Tues 21 October: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
October 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
It's war!
Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch go head to head in their marital meltdown in laugh-out-loud comedy THE ROSES! Also stars Kate McKinnon, Andy Samberg, Ncuti Gatwa, and Alison Janney.
Tues 21 October: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch go head to head in their marital meltdown in laugh-out-loud comedy THE ROSES! Also stars Kate McKinnon, Andy Samberg, Ncuti Gatwa, and Alison Janney.
Tues 21 October: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Smiles all round for last night's collaborative screening with Croydonites Festival for Black History Month. We showed SALT:DISPERSED and were joined for a very special Q&A with Talawa's CEO Carolyn Forsyth.
October 16, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Smiles all round for last night's collaborative screening with Croydonites Festival for Black History Month. We showed SALT:DISPERSED and were joined for a very special Q&A with Talawa's CEO Carolyn Forsyth.