Prince Charles Cinema
cinemaRepertory cinema with two screens (300 seats downstairs, 104 seats upstairs) programming a rotating mix of cult, arthouse, classic and recent films. It is famed for sing-along screenings (The Sound of Music), regular Rocky Horror and The Room showings, and a strong cult following.
Upcoming Events (31)
My Own Private Idaho
Screening of Gus Van Sant's 1991 cult road-drama My Own Private Idaho at Prince Charles Cinema. The film follows Mike Waters and Scott Favor on a quest from Portland to Idaho and Italy, exploring longing, identity, and friendship in a stylish indie setting.
Bamboozled
Screening of Spike Lee's provocative 2000 satire Bamboozled at Prince Charles Cinema. A razor-sharp critique of race and media, following a frustrated producer who pitches a minstrel show that becomes a smash hit. A must-see for cinema lovers and socially aware audiences.
Perfect Days
Screening of Wim Wenders' 2023 drama Perfect Days at Prince Charles Cinema. This 125-minute odyssey follows Hirayama, a Tokyo toilet cleaner, as he negotiates routine and beauty through music, photography, and chance encounters—an intimate, art-house meditation on life.
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Screening of Wes Anderson's stop-motion animated comedy Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) at Prince Charles Cinema in London. The quirky, witty film brings together animal antics and sharp dialogue in a cozy indie cinema setting.
Enter The Void
Screening of Gaspar Noé's 2009 cult drama Enter the Void at Prince Charles Cinema. A drug dealer's death triggers a hallucinatory, neon-drenched odyssey through life, death, and Tokyo's pulse—an intense, mind-bending cinema experience.
Master and Commander : The Far Side of the World
Screening of Peter Weir’s 2003 naval epic Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World at Prince Charles Cinema. This feature follows Captain Aubrey and the HMS Surprise as they pursue a French warship across the Atlantic amid Napoleonic conflicts, offering sweeping seas, battle stakes, and classic adventure at the cinema.
In The Mood For Love
Screening of Wong Kar-wai's 2000 romantic drama In the Mood for Love at Prince Charles Cinema in London. In 1962 Hong Kong, neighbors unravel feelings as their spouses' affair unfolds, rendered in sumptuous visuals, restrained emotion and a haunting mood that lingers after the final frame.
Dont Look Back
Screening of D. A. Pennebaker's classic 1967 documentary Dont Look Back, tracing Bob Dylan during his 1965 England tour. An intimate, groundbreaking portrait of a musical icon, shown at Prince Charles Cinema.
The Last Waltz
Screening of The Last Waltz (1978), Martin Scorsese’s landmark rock-doc capturing The Band's farewell concert, filmed at San Francisco's Winterland. Featuring guest performances by Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Muddy Waters and more — a must-see music documentary, shown at Prince Charles Cinema in London.
Fitzcarraldo
Screening of Werner Herzog's Fitzcarraldo (1982) at Prince Charles Cinema. This epic adventure-drama follows a fortune hunter who dreams of bringing opera to the Peruvian jungle, anchored by Klaus Kinski's intense performance. A rare, big-screen encounter with one of world cinema's boldest visions.
Moonrise Kingdom
Screening of Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom (2012), a whimsical romantic comedy about two 12-year-olds who run away on a New England island as a troupe of quirky adults mounts a search party. A stylish, offbeat cinema experience at Prince Charles Cinema.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Screening of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) at Prince Charles Cinema. Michel Gondry’s inventive sci-fi romance follows Joel and Clementine as memories unravel, blending heartbreak with surreal visuals. A visually striking, emotionally resonant film that remains a modern classic.
Happy Together
Screening of Wong Kar Wai's 1997 romance Happy Together at Prince Charles Cinema on 18 June 2026 at 12:00. The 96-minute film follows a tumultuous couple on a trip to Argentina as their love drifts apart, celebrated for its moody visuals and whispered performances. A defining entry in stylish, melancholic cinema.
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Screening of Wes Anderson's 2014 comedy-drama The Grand Budapest Hotel at Prince Charles Cinema. This stylish, star-studded tale follows concierge Gustave H. and a lobby boy in a whimsical hotel-set caper, showcasing Anderson's meticulous production design and offbeat humor.
Swingers
Screening of Doug Liman's 1996 comedy Swingers at Prince Charles Cinema. The film follows a New Yorker in Los Angeles trying to revive his stand-up career and navigate dating, featuring Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn in a sharply witty, early-90s friendship comedy.
Grave of the Fireflies
Screening of Isao Takahata's Grave of the Fireflies (1988) at Prince Charles Cinema. This WWII anime follows Seita and Setsuko's struggle for survival and is celebrated for its poignant, unflinching anti-war storytelling and stunning animation.
A Better Tomorrow
A Better Tomorrow screens at Prince Charles Cinema in London: John Woo's 1986 action-crime classic follows a reforming ex-gangster torn between loyalty and family, delivered with buoyant heroism and stylish gunplay.
2001 : A Space Odyssey
Experience a rare unrestored 70mm print of Kubrick's 1968 science-fiction epic 2001: A Space Odyssey at Prince Charles Cinema. This screening uses fresh printing elements from the original negative, recreating the original photochemical experience without digital tricks. A must-see for cinephiles.
The Room
Screening of The Room, Tommy Wiseau's infamous 2003 cult romance-drama, at Prince Charles Cinema. Known for its idiosyncratic dialogue and earnest performances, this screening invites audiences to embrace the film's legendary unintentional humor with audience participation. Note: Tommy Wiseau will not be in attendance.
The Human Condition - Part 1 - No Greater Love
Screening of Masaki Kobayashi's The Human Condition Part 1: No Greater Love (1959) at Prince Charles Cinema. A sprawling wartime drama following a conscientious objector in a Manchurian prison camp as he faces duty and moral struggle. A landmark epic showcased in a historic venue.
Sleepers
Screening of Sleepers (1996), Barry Levinson's gritty crime thriller about four Hell's Kitchen friends who become hitmen after reform-school abuse. A 147-minute drama shown at Prince Charles Cinema.
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
O Brother, Where Art Thou? returns to the Prince Charles Cinema in London, a 2000 comedy drama epic from the Coen brothers. Ulysses, Delmar and Pete chase a treasure through Depression-era mischief and song.
Sing-A-Long-A Rocky Horror Picture Show
Belt out every line at Prince Charles Cinema's Sing-A-Long-A Rocky Horror Picture Show, with hosts, interactive props and Tim Curry roaring through the Time Warp in glorious London kitsch.
The Searchers
Screening of The Searchers (1956), John Ford’s iconic Western starring John Wayne as Ethan Edwards, who treks across the Texas frontier to rescue his kidnapped kin. A landmark cinema experience at Prince Charles Cinema, celebrated for its widescreen vistas and moral complexity.
The Human Condition - Part 2 - Road to Eternity
Screening of Masaki Kobayashi's The Human Condition Part 2: Road to Eternity (1959). The film follows Kaji as he is conscripted into the Japanese army and guides his men through brutal WWII battles, testing duty against humanity in Kobayashi's epic wartime meditation.
The Human Condition - Part 3 - A Soldier's Prayer
Screening of Masaki Kobayashi’s epic The Human Condition: Part 3, A Soldier’s Prayer. This 1961 wartime drama follows Kaji as he leads fellow soldiers behind enemy lines in Manchuria, wrestling with humanity, duty, and survival.
The Room: Tommy Wiseau Live Q&A
Watch The Room (2003) on the big screen at Prince Charles Cinema, followed by a live Q&A with Tommy Wiseau on stage. The cult classic gets an intimate London screening with Wiseau taking questions after the film, making this a must-see for fans of quirky cinema.
Nosferatu
Nosferatu screens at Prince Charles Cinema, London, a 1922 horror masterwork by F. W. Murnau, 94 minutes of shadowy dread, enhanced by Hugo Max's live score that weaves viola and piano improvisations into the leitmotifs.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Live Score)
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) unfolds on screen at Prince Charles Cinema with a live score by Hugo Max, where viola timbres weave sinister shadows into a hypnotic, 1920s horror-spectacle.
Haxan
1922 silent horror classic Häxan shown with a live score at Prince Charles Cinema, framed as a lecture on witchcraft and featuring striking visuals.
Sing-A-Long-A Rocky Horror Picture Show
A riotous, campy thrill at Prince Charles Cinema, London, as Sing-A-Long-A Rocky Horror Picture Show brings Jim Sharman's 1975 cult classic to life with a host, interactive props, and fearless audience Time Warp energy.