Brattle Theatre
cinemaA small repertory cinema in Brattle Hall near Harvard Square, screening classic, foreign, and independent films since 1953. Operated by the Brattle Film Foundation, it is notable for its single-screen format and use of a rare rear-projection system.
Upcoming Events (50)
Animation Disorientation – Animation Shorts
Animation Disorientation presents a program of animated shorts at the Brattle Theatre in Boston, with filmmakers in attendance. This in-person screening spotlights contemporary animation across varied styles, from experimental to narrative shorts.
Boorman and the Devil
New England premiere screening of Boorman and the Devil at Boston’s Brattle Theatre. This intimate indie feature delves into the artist’s inner demons, framed by the Brattle’s classic art-house atmosphere.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 - 40th Anniversary Screening
40th-anniversary screening of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 at Brattle Theatre in Boston. This rare 35mm print features horror icon Bill Moseley in person for a night of classic scares, hosted by Rucking Fotten.
Death, Love, and Road Trips – Atypical Shorts
Program of atypical shorts at the Brattle Theatre, with filmmakers in attendance. A diverse lineup weaving love, road trips, and offbeat storytelling in an intimate cinema experience.
New England Esoterica — Local Shorts
New England Esoterica — Local Shorts presents a curated evening of local short films from New England with filmmakers in attendance, showcasing diverse genres and regional storytelling at the Brattle Theatre in Boston.
Saccharine
New England premiere of Saccharine at the Brattle Theatre follows Hana, a medical student under pressure to lose weight, as she encounters a provocative new approach to weight loss and its emotional fallout. A sharp, topical drama exploring body image and medical ethics.
The Furious
East Coast premiere of THE FURIOUS, an adrenaline-fueled action film from master stunt coordinator and director Kenji Tanigaki, screening at Brattle Theatre in Boston. A high-octane showcase of daring stunts and cinematic flair that launches the night with kinetic energy.
Paddington
A family-friendly screening of Paddington at the historic Brattle Theatre in Boston. Join Paddington for a charming, feel-good adventure that delights kids and adults with wit, warmth, and timeless cinema magic.
The Lord of the Rings
Brace yourself for a Tolkien treasure at the Brattle Theatre as Special Tolkien Reading Day Screenings present The Lord of the Rings. A feature-length fantasy epic projected in a historic venue in Boston, offering fans and newcomers a shared epic experience.
Only Lovers Left Alive
See Jim Jarmusch’s cult vampire romance on the big screen as the Brattle Theatre presents a weekend restoration of Only Lovers Left Alive. This feature-length revival celebrates moody visuals and witty dialogue in a classic Cambridge arthouse setting.
Cronos
Guillermo del Toro's Cronos screens at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge. This gothic, inventive feature centers on an ancient device that grants immortality, blending dark folklore with modern dread. A cult favorite for arthouse cinema lovers seeking atmospheric horror and sharp visuals.
Nadja
The Brattle Theatre in Boston screens Nadja, a 1994 surreal vampire feature by Michael Almereyda. A moody, offbeat horror with dreamlike visuals and dry humor, beloved as a cult classic for cinephiles and fans of edgy, artsy cinema.
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Classic 1948 horror-comedy starring Abbott and Costello in a monster mash, screened at the Brattle Theatre in Boston. A Reluctant Film Critic Presents brings this vintage favorite to the big screen for modern audiences to enjoy the bumbling duo's antics.
The Boy with Green Hair
Screening of the 1940s family fantasy The Boy with Green Hair at the Brattle Theatre. Presented by Reluctant Film Critic, the story follows a boy who wakes with green hair and learns about individuality and acceptance in a warm, vintage cinema setting.
The Blue Rose of Forgetfulness: Lewis Klahr Screening
Screening of The Blue Rose of Forgetfulness by Lewis Klahr at the Brattle Theatre in Boston, followed by a post-screening Q&A with Klahr and Robert Harris. A showcase of Klahr’s cut-collage animations and experimental cinema, presented by RPM.
Elements of Cinema: The Spirit of the Beehive
Free 35mm screening of The Spirit of the Beehive at the Brattle Theatre, followed by a post-film discussion. A classic art-house experience in a historic venue that invites cinema lovers to explore Spanish cinema and cinematic history.
Cobra
Screening of Cobra at Brattle Theatre in Boston. A taut crime thriller, paired with the venue’s intimate indie-cinema vibe, and the cheeky tagline 'Crime is a disease. Meet the cure'—a playful twist for April Fool’s Day.
The Naked Gun
Screening of the 1988 classic comedy The Naked Gun at Brattle Theatre. Leslie Nielsen delivers deadpan spoof—an April Fool’s Day night in Boston filled with rapid-fire gags and goofy misadventures.
Dirty Harry
Screening of the 1971 crime thriller Dirty Harry at Brattle Theatre. Detective Harry Callahan clashes with a calculating killer, delivering sharp dialogue, memorable set pieces, and a defining take on urban security. A classic, savvy cinema experience in a historic venue.
At the Place of Ghosts
A haunting feature screening at Brattle Theatre follows two siblings who must reunite to confront a dark past. An intimate drama about memory, family, and the shadows that bind them, brought to life on the big screen.
Blood Lines
Blood Lines is a lesbian romance that weaves Métis culture into an intimate love story, screened at Brattle Theatre. The film blends Indigenous identity with contemporary relationships, featuring dialogue in English and Indigenous languages.
Bouchra
A restrained documentary following Bouchra, a Moroccan woman living in New York, as she documents her long-distance relationship with her mother in Casablanca. With observational warmth, the film explores distance, family ties, and resilience; screening at the Brattle Theatre.
Body Blow
Screening at the Brattle Theatre in Boston, Body Blow unfolds a noir-tinged drama about a dirty cop and a deadly web of lust and betrayal. An indie feature with provocative themes and sharp performances in a classic repertory cinema setting.
Old Endings, New Beginnings: Queer Asian Stories
An inspiring program of queer Asian shorts exploring identity, migration, and community, screening at the historic Brattle Theatre. This intimate collection offers bold storytelling from emerging voices and a chance to reflect on endings and new beginnings.
Tender Revolutions: Queer SWANA Stories
A curated program of queer SWANA short films screened at Boston's historic Brattle Theatre. Tender Revolutions highlights LGBTQ+ voices and diasporic stories from Southwest Asia and North Africa through intimate, provocative shorts, in an artful cinema setting.
By Hook or By Crook
A 4K-restoration screening of By Hook or By Crook at Boston's Brattle Theatre as part of the 2001 Throwback program. A classic film night in a historic venue with pristine image quality and old-school cinema charm.
Jaripeo
This documentary travels to Michoacán's hypermasculine rodeo world to interrogate memory and desire through a queer lens. Filmed with intimate access and poetic imagery, Jaripeo reveals how tradition, gender, and identity collide in vivid, moving portraits.
A Useful Ghost
Screening of A Useful Ghost at Brattle Theatre. This indie feature blends romance and supernatural elements with witty, offbeat humor. A late-evening cinema experience in a historic venue, perfect for film lovers seeking character-driven storytelling.
Dreamers
Screening of the film Dreamers at the Brattle Theatre in Boston on April 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC. A thoughtful tale about freedom and love, set in an intimate, art-house venue—perfect for fans of character-driven cinema.
Uchronia
US premiere of Uchronia at the Brattle Theatre. This screening spotlights parallel histories of queer revolt, weaving archival footage with contemporary voices. A thought-provoking documentary that traces queer resistance and memory on the big screen.
Caro Claire Burke in Conversation
Harvard Book Store presents Caro Claire Burke in conversation with J. Courtney Sullivan at the Brattle Theatre, discussing Burke’s new novel Yesteryear. An intimate, literature-forward evening that blends authorial insight with engaging dialogue—perfect for fans of contemporary fiction.
Caro Claire Burke at The Brattle Theatre
Caro Claire Burke discusses her novel Yesteryear in a live in-conversation with J. Courtney Sullivan at the Brattle Theatre. The talk blends literary analysis with author storytelling, offering an intimate, insightful look at Burke’s work in this historic venue.
The Little Sister
A coming-of-age drama about Fatima, 17, as she navigates family expectations and her own path, screened at the historic Brattle Theatre in Boston. This intimate indie feature offers quiet, character-driven storytelling that rewards thoughtful viewers.
Kings Come Get Your Flowers
Brattle Theatre presents the Mens Shorts Program, a curated night of short films by male filmmakers. This Boston screening offers a compact, varied program in a classic cinema setting.
Son of Sara
A tense, surreal thriller screening at the Brattle Theatre. Son of Sara follows a pregnant woman haunted by visions as an invitation to dinner spirals into a dangerous, nightmarish sequence in a classic art-house setting in Boston.
The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo
Boston screening of Diego Céspedes’ debut feature The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo at the Brattle Theatre. Set in a 1982 Chilean mining town, it follows young Lidia in intimate, austere storytelling that blends memory with a stark social backdrop.
Blowie
Screening of Blowie, a provocative indie feature at the Brattle Theatre in Boston. The film follows a group of sex workers who rent a secluded mansion to shoot OnlyFans content, offering bold themes, tense dynamics, and a fearless look at ambition and secrecy.
Drunken Noodles
Screening of Drunken Noodles at the Brattle Theatre. This indie drama follows Adnan, a young art student, as he travels to New York for a summer internship, exploring identity, ambition, and the pull of art against ordinary life.
Unruly & Unfiltered
A curated night at the Brattle Theatre featuring 'Unruly & Unfiltered' along with a program of witty comedy shorts. This screening gathers quick-fire, humorous films from a variety of creators, offering accessible laughs in an intimate cinema setting in Boston.
The Divine Tragedy
Experience the world premiere of The Divine Tragedy at Boston’s historic Brattle Theatre. This feature film delivers a bold, anything-but-gray vision with sharp storytelling and striking visuals. A must-see for independent cinema lovers.
Up & Coming — Drawn Together
A curated Shorts Program at Brattle Theatre showcasing emerging short films in the Up & Coming — Drawn Together program. An intimate Boston cinema night celebrating bold storytelling and new voices in independent film.
Castration Movie Chapter III: Junior Ghosts Premorphic Drift
US premiere screening of Castration Movie Chapter III: Junior Ghosts Premorphic Drift at the Brattle Theatre in Boston. This experimental film fragment pushes narrative form and cinematic language, offering a provocative cine-essay for art-house audiences.
GTFO: Out of Body and Out of This World
GTFO: Out of Body and Out of This World is a curated Short Film Program at the Brattle Theatre in Boston, showcasing boundary-pushing shorts that blend sci-fi imagination with intimate storytelling in a classic art-house setting.
Singin’ in the Rain
Experience the beloved 1952 musical Singin’ in the Rain at the Brattle Theatre. This classic film screening brings vibrant song-and-dance, vintage cinema charm, and a touch of Hollywood magic to a cozy Boston venue—perfect for fans and newcomers alike.
My Father’s Shadow
Screening of My Father's Shadow at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge. An indie-film premiere that promises thoughtful storytelling and a distinctive cinema experience.
Sound of Falling
Premiere Run of Sound of Falling at the Brattle Theatre in Boston, with showings from Thursday, April 16 through Sunday, April 19. This feature-length, independent film presents a thoughtful, visually striking entry into contemporary cinema, screened in the Brattle's intimate, historic venue. A must-see for film lovers seeking fresh voices in indie cinema.
The Muppet Movie
Screening of The Muppet Movie at Brattle Theatre in Cambridge. A beloved 1979 family-friendly comedy-musical featuring Jim Henson’s Muppets, offering nostalgic humor and timeless charm. A cozy cinema experience perfect for kids and adults alike.
The Dark Crystal
Screening of the beloved fantasy classic The Dark Crystal as part of a Muppet Madness Triple Feature at the Brattle Theatre. The film showcases Brian Froud’s iconic puppet designs and a fairy-tale world brought to life on the big screen, offering a nostalgic, family-friendly cinema moment.
Labyrinth
Screening of Labyrinth at the Brattle Theatre as part of the Muppet Madness Triple Feature. This 1980s fantasy adventure follows Sarah (Connelly) as she navigates a labyrinth to rescue her baby brother, a cult favorite celebrated for its puppetry and imaginative world.
Galaxy Quest
Screening of Galaxy Quest at Brattle Theatre during Massachusetts Space Week, with experts and astronauts in person. A witty space-themed comedy featuring a crew of misfit heroes, offering a fun blend of sci-fi parody and pop culture nostalgia.