Prices unless otherwise stated:
$14.00 Adult
$12.00 Concession
$8.00 Children - Under 12
$40.00 Family Ticket - 2 adults and your own children under 12
$100.00 Book of ten tickets (maximum of four to be used per session)
Box Office opens half an hour before screening.
All seating unreserved.
Sessions all double features unless noted.
For double features the price paid is for both films.
For special events the price paid, if applicable, is for the entire event.

SWANPOOL CINEMA DOUBLE BILL

BOOKWORM and TAKE MY HAND - 2 FILMS 1 PRICE
BOOKWORM

BOOKWORM (PG)

Dir: Ant Timson Stars: Elijah Wood, Nell Fisher, Morgana O’Reilly

105 mins. New Zealand 2024.
In this comedy-drama, eleven year old Mildred’s world is turned upside down when her estranged father, a washed-up magician, comes to look after her. He agrees to take her camping to try and find a mythical beast known as the Canterbury Panther.

  • Screening
  • Sun 17th Nov 6:00PM
TAKE MY HAND

TAKE MY HAND (M)

Dir: John Raftpoulos Stars: Radha Mitchell, Adam Demos, Bart Edwards

100 mins. Australia 2024.
At the peak of her career in London, an Australian woman is diagnosed with MS. After losing her job, and the death of her husband, she moves home with her three sons, where a chance encounter with a childhood boyfriend changes her life.

  • Screening
  • Sun 17th Nov 8:15PM

MATINEÉ/SPECIAL EVENT

THELMA
THELMA

THELMA (M)

Dir: Josh Margolin Stars: June Squibb and Fred Hechinger

95 mins. USA 2024.

When 93 year old Thelma Post gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city on her mobility scooter to reclaim what was taken from her in this heartwarming comedy.

Tickets $10. Candy Bar opens at 10.00am for free morning tea.

  • Screening
  • Fri 22nd Nov 10:30AM

SWANPOOL CINEMA DOUBLE BILL

THELMA and THE WAY, MY WAY - 2 FILMS 1 PRICE
THELMA

THELMA (M)

Dir: Josh Margolin Stars: June Squibb and Fred Hechinger

95 mins. USA 2024.
When 93 year old Thelma Post gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city on her mobility scooter to reclaim what was taken from her in this heartwarming comedy.

  • Screening
  • Sat 23rd Nov 6:00PM
  • Sun 24th Nov 6:00PM
THE WAY, MY WAY

THE WAY, MY WAY (PG)

Dir. Bill Bennett Stars: Chris Haywood, Jennifer Cluff, Laura Lakshmi

100 mins. Australia 2024.
The charming and captivating true story of a stubborn self-centred Australian man who decides to walk the 800 km long Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route through Spain. One step at a time, it changes him and his outlook forever.

  • Screening
  • Sat 23rd Nov 8:15PM
  • Sun 24th Nov 8:15PM

SWANPOOL CINEMA DOUBLE BILL

A DIFFICULT YEAR and BONNARD, PIERRE AND MARTHE - 2 FILMS 1 PRICE
A DIFFICULT YEAR

A DIFFICULT YEAR (M)

Dirs: Éric Toledano & Oliver Nakache. Stars: Jonathan Cohen, Pio Marmaï

118 mins. France 2024.
A comedy about two compulsive spenders who get more than they bargained for when they try and scam their way out of trouble. Seeking to get their lives back on track, they find themselves amongst a team of young, social activists.

  • Screening
  • Sat 30th Nov 6:00PM
  • Sun 1st Dec 6:00PM
BONNARD, PIERRE AND MARTHE

BONNARD, PIERRE AND MARTHE (MA)

Dir: Martin Provost Stars: Vincent Macaigne and Cécile de France

123 mins. France 2024.
An historical drama about the turbulent love story between the famous post-impressionist painter and his lesser known but highly-influential enigmatic wife, also an artist, who became the cornerstone of his life and work.

  • Screening
  • Sat 30th Nov 8:30PM
  • Sun 1st Dec 8:30PM

SWANPOOL CINEMA DOUBLE BILL

THE PRESIDENT’S WIFE and MEMOIR OF A SNAIL - 2 FILMS 1 PRICE
THE PRESIDENT’S WIFE

THE PRESIDENT’S WIFE (M)

Dir: Léa Domenach Stars: Catherine Deneuve and Sara Giraudeau

95 mins. France 2023.
A satirical portrayal of Bernadette Chirac, the wife of the former president Jacques Chirac. This comedy follows her life during her husband’s two presidential mandates, as she embarks on a campaign to restore her reputation and assert her role as First Lady.

  • Screening
  • Sat 7th Dec 6:00PM
  • Sun 8th Dec 6:00PM
MEMOIR OF A SNAIL

MEMOIR OF A SNAIL (M)

Dir: Adam Elliot Animation with voices of Sarah Snook and Eric Bana

95 mins. Australia 2024.
An adult animation based on the bittersweet memoir of a melancholic woman called Grace Puddle, a hoarder of snails, romance novels and guinea pigs, who faces a crisis in her life. From the wonderfully talented clay animation artist Adam Elliot.

  • Screening
  • Sat 7th Dec 8:15PM
  • Sun 8th Dec 8:15PM

MATINEÉ/SPECIAL EVENT

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (PG)

Lauren Graham, Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Kynlee Heiman

FAMILY FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS MATINEE

99 mins. Canada & USA 2024.  Dir: Dallas Jenkins

The Herdmans are six siblings who have a reputation for being the worst kids in the world. However, when they take over the local church pageant during the holidays, they just might teach a shocked community the true meaning of Christmas.

Tickets $10 for adults and $8 for children including cordial or a cuppa and a biscuit

  • Screening
  • Sun 8th Dec 1:30PM

MATINEÉ/SPECIAL EVENT

RUNT
RUNT

RUNT (PG)

Dir: John Sheedy Stars: Lily LaTorre, Jai Courtney, Jack Thompson

90 mins. Australia 2024.

Ten year old Annie and Runt, her stray dog, attempt to win the Agility Course Championship at the Krumpets Dog Show in London, in order to save their family farm from drought and misery. An uplifting film about love, friendship, kindness and pride.

Tickets $10. Candy Bar opens at 10.00am for free morning tea.

  • Screening
  • Fri 13th Dec 10:30AM

SWANPOOL CINEMA DOUBLE BILL

RUNT and LEE - 2 FILMS 1 PRICE
RUNT

RUNT (PG)

Dir: John Sheedy Stars: Lily LaTorre, Jai Courtney, Jack Thompson

(PG) 90 mins. Australia 2024.
Ten year old Annie and Runt, her stray dog, attempt to win the Agility Course Championship at the Krumpets Dog Show in London, in order to save their family farm from drought and misery. An uplifting film about love, friendship, kindness and pride.

  • Screening
  • Sat 14th Dec 6:00PM
  • Sun 15th Dec 6:00PM
LEE

LEE (M)

Dir: Ellen Kuras Stars: Kate Winslet, Alexander Skarsgård, Andy Samberg, Josh O’Connor

116 mins. UK 2024.
The story of American photographer Elizabeth ‘Lee’ Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.

  • Screening
  • Sat 14th Dec 8:15PM
  • Sun 15th Dec 8:15PM

SWANPOOL CINEMA DOUBLE BILL

TOTEM and EVIL DOES NOT EXIST - 2 FILMS 1 PRICE
TOTEM

TOTEM (M)

Dir: Lila Avilés Stars: Naima Senties and Montserrat Maranon

95 mins. Mexico 2023.
Beautifully depicts the story of seven year old Sol, who is spending the day at her grandfather’s home for a surprise party for her father, which will probably be his last, so also a farewell ceremony. As daylight fades, Sol’s world is about to change, as she learns the essence of letting go.

  • Screening
  • Sat 21st Dec 6:00PM
  • Sun 22nd Dec 6:00PM
EVIL DOES NOT EXIST

EVIL DOES NOT EXIST (PG)

Dir: Ryusuke Hamaguchi. Stars: Hitoshi Omika, Ryô Nishikawa.

105 mins. Japan 2023.
Takumi and his daughter Hana live in a village close to Tokyo. They live a modest life gathering water, wood, and wild wasabi for the local udon maker. One day the villagers become aware of a plan by developers to build a luxury camping site nearby, and the battle lines are drawn.

  • Screening
  • Sat 21st Dec 8:15PM
  • Sun 22nd Dec 8:15PM

SWANPOOL CINEMA DOUBLE BILL

THE CRITIC and GOLDA - 2 FILMS 1 PRICE
THE CRITIC

THE CRITIC (M)

Dir: Anand Tucker Stars: Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong

95 mins. UK 2023.
Set in 1936, the story centres around Jimmy Erskine, the Daily Chronicle’s most feared critic, the new owner of the newspaper, and a young actress who is devastated by Jimmy’s negative review. The three become entangled in a whodunnit, culminating in a devastating web of blackmail and betrayal.

  • Screening
  • Sat 28th Dec 6:00PM
  • Sun 29th Dec 6:00PM
GOLDA

GOLDA (PG)

Dir: Guy Nattiv Stars: Helen Mirren, Liev Schreiber, Camille Cottin

(PG) 100 mins. UK 2022.
Helen Mirren stars as Israel’s historic Prime Minister, Golda Meir, one of the most iconic and influential political leaders of the 20th century. Set in 1973, the embattled PM is faced with the potential of Israel’s complete destruction during the tense period of the Yom Kippur war, in this tense thriller.

  • Screening
  • Sat 28th Dec 8:15PM
  • Sun 29th Dec 8:15PM

SWANPOOL CINEMA DOUBLE BILL

BRASSED OFF and THE FULL MONTY - 2 FILMS 1 PRICE
BRASSED OFF

BRASSED OFF (M)

Dir: Mark Herman. Stars: Pete Postlethwaite, Tara Fitzgerald, Ewan M cGregor.

110 mins. UK 1996.

Set in Yorkshire in 1992, the fate of the small mining community of Grimley and the Grimley Colliery Brass Band hangs in the balance when a wave of pit closures sweeps the north of England.

Tickets MUST be booked with Trybooking (link on right).  $30 per head.  No concessions.  A delicious festive supper served after the two films and before midnight.

  • Screening
  • Tue 31st Dec 7:30PM
THE FULL MONTY

THE FULL MONTY (M)

Dir: Peter Cattaneo. Stars: Robert Carlyle, Tom Wilkinson, Mark Addy.

95 mins. UK 1997.

Comedy about a group of unemployed and out-of-shape Sheffield steelworkers who are persuaded to become male strippers to earn some money, and put some purpose back into their lives.

Booking essential for catering purposes.

  • Screening
  • Tue 31st Dec 9:45PM