Mia Matinee
Get cozy in Mia’s Pillsbury Auditorium and enjoy these free film screenings. Mia Matinee films are screened on the last Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. Free tickets are required. All films are played with subtitles unless otherwise noted.
Film Screenings
October 31 | The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Celebrate Halloween at Mia with this splendidly spooky film. The Nightmare Before Christmas follows the feisty adventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown’s Pumpkin King, as he grows weary of his annual tradition—frightening people in the “real world.” When Jack discovers Christmas Town, he starts scheming to take control. As Jack embarks on his quest for domination, he runs into a few unforeseen obstacles and must find a way to turn tricks into treats.
This film is rated PG; run time is 1 hour, 16 minutes.
Free tickets available September 30.
November 28 | Frybread Face and Me (2023)
Benny, a young Navajo boy living in San Diego, receives the news from his parents that he’ll be spending summer vacation with his relatives on the reservation in Arizona. During his summer away, he experiences a cultural awakening as he learns about his family and heritage, understands a new kind of family dynamic, tends sheep on the farm, and forms a unique bond with his cousin, Dawn.
This film is rated R; run time is 1 hour, 23 minutes. Please note that this film contains content that some viewers may find upsetting, including profanity and domestic violence.
Free tickets available October 28.
December 26 | Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022)
It’s a “Paris Couture” feast for the eyes! Ada Harris lives a modest life as a widowed domestic cleaning lady in London. On one of her shifts, she sees a couture Dior gown in her client’s closet and becomes set on having one of her own. After months of saving, she makes her way to Paris to purchase a dress. But nothing is simple for Ada, as her quest for a glamourous frock comes with a few snags. She must face the reality that her dreams, along with the fate of the House of Dior, may unravel.
This film is rated PG; run time is 1 hour, 56 minutes.
Free tickets available November 25.
January 30 | How to Steal a Million (1966)
Start your new year with a classic film all about Paris, art, and a little fashion sprinkled in. Nicole Bonnet (Audrey Hepburn) is the daughter of an accomplished art forger whose statue ends up as the centerpiece of an exhibition at a Parisian museum. An unanticipated forensic examination of the forged work sends Nicole and her father into a panic, and Nicole seeks the help of a cat-burglar to save her family’s reputation.
This film is not rated but recommended for ages 13+; run time is 2 hours, 3 minutes.
Free tickets available December 30.
February 27 | Hidden Figures (2016)
Honor Black history at Mia. Based on true events, Hidden Figures tells the story of three brilliant Black women working at NASA during the Space Race. Facing the pervasive racism and sexism of the 1950s and 1960s, these three mathematicians prove to be the brains that launch the first American into orbit.
This film is rated PG-13; run time is 2 hours, 7 minutes.
Free tickets available January 27.
March 27 | Certain Women (2016)
Honor women’s history at Mia. Certain Women follows the stories of four women living in Montana, capturing the beauty and heartbreak woven through daily life. A lawyer, a wife and mother, a student, and a ranch hand each grapple with the challenges of societal expectations and their relationships. Often these women find themselves at odds with the men in their lives as they seek out support, companionship, and fulfillment.
This film is rated R; run time is 1 hour, 46 minutes. Please note that this film contains content that some viewers may find upsetting, including references to violence, brief nudity, and adult language.
Free tickets available February 26.
April 17 | At Eternity’s Gate (2018)
Celebrate Art in Bloom month with this film all about Vincent van Gogh, the Dutch artist who created countless paintings and drawings of flowers throughout his life. At Eternity’s Gate depicts the turbulent life of van Gogh (Willem Dafoe) as he struggles to find his identity as an artist while battling his mental health. Van Gogh’s admiration for nature and the scenes of the Arles countryside provide him with the inspiration that would live on in his masterpieces.
This film is rated PG-13; run time is 1 hour, 51 minutes. Please note this film contains content that some viewers may find upsetting, including depictions of violence and mental health.
Free tickets available March 17.
May 29 | Lion (2016)
Honor Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage at Mia. Lion is based on the true story of Saroo Brierley, a young boy living in India who becomes lost and separated from his family after falling asleep on a train. Saroo ends up in Calcutta, living on the street before being taken to an orphanage, where he is adopted by an Australian couple. As he grows up, he dreams of his home, mother, and brother, Guddu. More than two decades later, Saroo is obsessed with finding his family in India and will stop at nothing to get back to them.
This film is rated PG-13; run time is 1 hour, 58 minutes. Please note this film contains content that some viewers may find upsetting, including mental health and addiction, dangerous situations for children, and brief sexual situations.
Free tickets available April 29.