Films at the Library
Cosy up this winter in your local library with a good film and in good company. We invite you to bring your own cushion for the ultimate experience (chair provided)!
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (12A), 2023
When Harold learns his friend Queenie is dying, he is moved to act. He leaves home, walking to the post box to send her a letter, until he realises a letter is not enough. In that moment Harold decides to keep walking, all the way to her hospice.
Wed, 8 Nov, 14:00
Newton Abbot Library - book now
Crediton Library - book in person at the library or telephone 01363 772578
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Allelujah (12A), 2023
When the geriatric ward in a small Yorkshire hospital is threatened with closure, the hospital decides to fight back by galvanizing the local community.
Thu, 9 Nov, 19:00
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Knives Out (12A), 2019
When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate.
Thu, 9 Nov, 18:00
Newton Abbot Library - Book now
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Emily (15), 2022
"Emily" tells the imagined life of one of the world's most famous authors, Emily Bronte. The film stars Emma Mackey as Emily, a rebel and misfit, as she finds her voice and writes the literary classic Wuthering Heights.
Sat, 11 Nov, 14:00
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Swimming with men (12A), 2018
A man who is suffering a mid-life crisis finds new meaning in his life as part of an all-male, middle-aged, amateur synchronized swimming team.
Sat, 11 Nov 2023, 19:30
A Man Called Otto (15), 2023
Based on the comical and moving no. 1 New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways.
Wed, 15 Nov, 15:00
Thu, 16 Nov, 19:00
Thu, 23 Nov, 19:00
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Harriet (12A), 2019
Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, 'Harriet' tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes.
Thu, 16 Nov, 14.00
A Black History Month screening in partnership with Sunrise Diversity.
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Asteroid City (12A), 2023
The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events. Directed by Wes Anderson.
Fri, 17 Nov 6:30 PM
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Elemental (PG), 2023
In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy are about to discover something elemental: How much they actually have in common.
Sat, 18 Nov, 13:00
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Elvis (12A), 2022
The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley, seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Starring Austin Butler, Olivia DeJonge, Tom Hanks. Directed by Baz Luhrmann.
Sat, 18 Nov, 14:00
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Where the Crawdads Sing (15), 2022
From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery. Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina.
Sat, 18 Nov, 16:00
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Joyride (15), 2022
Joy (Olivia Colman) and Mully (Charlie Reid) are two lovable rogues. Joy is angry - she's got a baby and motherhood does not come naturally to her; she feels she's tossed her own dreams aside to give a screeching monster unconditional love.
Sat, 25 Nov 2023, 11:00
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Encanto Sing along (U), 2021
Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Encanto" tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto.
Sat, 25 Nov,
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Super Mario Bros (PG), 2023
From Nintendo and Illumination comes a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros.
Sat, 25 Nov,
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The Banshees of Inisherin (15), 2022
Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, 'The Banshees Of Inisherin' follows lifelong friends Padraic (Colin Farrell) and Colm (Brendan Gleeson), who find themselves at an impasse when Colm unexpectedly puts an end to their friendship.
Sat, 25 Nov, 14:00
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Champions (12A), 2023
Woody Harrelson stars in the hilarious and heart-warming story of a former minor-league basketball coach who, after a series of missteps, is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities.
Wed, 29 Nov, 15:00
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