Film screenings take place on the first Thursday of each month. All tickets cost £7.
Doors open from 6.30pm. Films start at 7.30pm. No admittance after the film starts.
You can buy tickets in advance online (booking fee applies) or from the Riverport Café at the St Ives Corn Exchange. You can also buy tickets at the screening if seats are still available (cash only).
Mr Burton
7:30pm, Thursday 7 August 2025
- Starring: Toby Jones, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Lesley Manville
- Director: Marc Evans
- 124m
- Cert: 12A
Mr. Burton is a dramatic biopic that follows the life of enigmatic educator Edward Burton, whose unconventional teaching methods inspire a generation of troubled youth. Set in a struggling inner-city school, the film explores Burton’s complex past, his battle against bureaucracy, and his deep belief in the power of second chances. As students begin to thrive under his guidance, Mr. Burton must confront personal demons to fully realise his mission. A story of redemption, resilience, and transformative education.
A Real Pain
7:30pm, Thursday 4 September 2025
- Starring: Kieran Culkin, Jesse Eisenberg
- Director: Jesse Eisenberg
- 89m
- Cert: 15
A Real Pain is a 2024 comedy-drama directed by Jesse Eisenberg, who also stars alongside Kieran Culkin. The film follows cousins David and Benji Kaplan on a Jewish heritage tour through Poland to honour their late grandmother. Their contrasting personalities—David’s neuroticism and Benji’s extroversion—lead to comedic and poignant moments as they confront personal and ancestral pain. The film explores themes of grief, identity, and family, blending humour with emotional depth. Culkin’s performance has been widely acclaimed, earning him multiple awards.