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New York City Films & Movie Festivals

More NYC Film Festivals to be added as time passes.

New York City Featured FREE and Barely Free Cinema

 

The following are FREE unless otherwise noted and take place at SUNSET

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EPIX Free NYC Outdoor Movie Series at various Parks
June 30 - September 1

Tompkins Square Park (East Village)

  • Thursday June 30, 8:00 pm
    Raging Bull
  • Thursday July 7, 8:00 pm 
    Coming to America
  • Thursday July 14, 8:00 pm 
    The Warriors
  • Thursday July 21, 8:00 pm 
    Star Trek
  • Thursday July 28, 8:00 pm 
    Arthur
  • Thursday August 4, 8:00 pm 
    The Pope of Greenwich Village
  • Thursday August 11, 8:00 pm 
    Kick-Ass
  • Thursday August 18, 8:00 pm 
    Rosemary’s Baby
  • Thursday August 25, 8:00 pm 
    The Godfather
  • Thursday Sep 01, 8:00 pm 
    Stake Lan


Coney Island Beach (Coney Island)

  • Monday, July 11, 8:00 pm
    Saturday Night Fever
  • Monday, July 18, 8:00 pm
    Rango
  • Monday, July 25, 8:00 pm
    Top Gun
  • Monday, August 1, 8:00 pm
    Iron Man 2
  • Monday, August 08, 8:00 pm
    Annie Hall
  • Monday, August 15, 8:00 pm
    Moonstruck
  • Monday, August 22, 8:00 pm
    Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
  • Monday, August 29, 8:00 pm
    How She Move

Socrates Sculpture Park (Long Island City)
already listed below on this page as the Outdoor Cinema Series for this park.

  • Wednesday, July 6, 8:00 pm
    Clermont Ferrand Short Films
  • Wednesday, July 13, 8:00 pm
    Who Wants To Kill Jessie?
  • Wednesday, July 20, 8:00 pm
    Caramel
  • Wednesday, July 27, 8:00 pm
    The Good, The Bad, The Weird
  • Wednesday, August 03, 8:00 pm
    The Straight Story
  • Wednesday, August 10, 8:00 pm
    At The Edge of Russia
  • Wednesday, August 17, 8:00 pm
    Biutiful
  • Wednesday, August 24, 8:00 pm
    Silent Film Festiva


SummerScreen, McCarren Park (Williamsburg)

  • Wednesday, July 6, 8:00 pm
    Friday
  • Wednesday, July 13, 8:00 pm
    Wayne's World
  • Wednesday, July 20, 8:00 pm
    Ghost World
  • Wednesday, July 27, 8:00 pm
    Ferris Bueller's Day Off
  • Wednesday, August 03, 8:00 pm
    Clueless
  • Wednesday, August 10, 8:00 pm
    Jurassic Park

 

 

The Park is located:
in Long Island City, Queens at the intersection of Broadway and Vernon Boulevard. The Administrative Offices are located directly across the street from the Park's Broadway entrance at the intersection of Broadway, Vernon Boulevard and 11th Street.
It is open from 10am to sunset 365 days a year

OutDoor Cinema at Socrates Sculpture Park

Wednesdays, July 6 - August 24
Pre-Screening Performances Begin At 7:00 pm
Films Begin At Sunset (weather permitting)
Free Admission

  • Wednesday, July 6 at 7:00 pm
    CLERMONT FERRAND SHORT FILMS
    INTERNATIONAL
  • Wednesday, July 13 at 7:00 pm
    WHO WANTS TO KILL JESSIE
    Fom the country of CZECH REPUBLIC
  • Wednesday, July 20 at 7:00 pm
    CARAMEL
    Fom the country of LEBANON
  • Wednesday, July 27 at 7:00 pm
    THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WEIRD
    Fom the country of KOREA
  • Wednesday, August 3 at 7:00 pm
    THE STRAIGHT STORY
    Fom the country of U.S.A.
  • Wednesday, August 10 at 7:00 pm
    AT THE EDGE OF RUSSIA
    Fom the country of RUSSIA
  • Wednesday, August 17 at 7:00 pm
    BIUTIFUL
    Fom the country of SPAIN
  • Wednesday, August 24 at 7:00 pm
    SILENT FILM FEST

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A Summer Holiday In France With Films On The Green
Free French Screenings in NYC Parks this June and July

From the seaside villages of Brittany to the rocky hills of southern Provence, Films on the Green will take you on a cinematic tour of France this summer. In its fourth year, Films on the Green, co-organized by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation is offering free outdoor screenings in New York City Parks.

  • Friday, June 3, 8:30 pm
    Central Park – Cedar Hill (79th St & 5th Ave)             
    The Swimming Pool
  • Friday, June 10, 8:30 pm
    Washington Square Park                                             
    Those Happy Days
  • Friday, June 17, 8:30 pm
    Washington Square Park                                             
    A Summer’s Tale
  • Friday, June 24, 8:30 pm
    Tompkins Square Park                                                
    Contempt
  • Friday, July 1, 8:30 pm
    Tompkins Square Park                                                
    Mr. Hulot’s Holiday
  • Friday, July 8, 8:30 pm
    Riverside Park – Pier 1 (at 70th St)                              
    Towards Zero
  • Friday, July 15, 8:30 pm
    Riverside Park – Pier 1(at 70th St)                               
    My Father’s Glory
  • Thursday, Sept. 8, 7:30 pm
    Columbia University – Low Library Steps                    
    Two Days in Paris

“TRIBECA CINEMAS PRESENTS: DOC SERIES”
Tribeca Cinemas Announces Summer Line-up of Popular Documentary Series

“Twice a month their Doc Series provides opportunities for New Yorkers to enjoy a wide range of quality independent films that most people do not have the opportunity to see on the big screen,” said Nancy Schafer, Senior Vice President of Tribeca Enterprises.

Before and after each screening, the Tribeca Cinemas bar is open to Doc Series audience members.

Tickets: Admission for each film screening is $10; $8 for students and seniors.  Tickets can be purchased at www.tribecafilm.com/docseries or at the box office immediately before each screening.

Public Information:
Tribeca Cinemas, 54 Varick Street (corner of Laight), New York, NY 10013.
The public may call 212-941-2001 for further information.
Visit us on the Web at www.tribecafilm.com/docseries.
Subway:  A, C, E – Canal Street/6 Avenue; 1 – Canal Street/Varick Street

SCREENING SCHEDULE:

 

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Central Park Film Festival

Taking place at the landscape north of Sheep Meadow, behind Mineral Springs (mid-Park at 69th Street). Enter the Park at 72nd Street.

Learn more at this page.

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Central Astoria's Movie Nights in Astoria Park
Astoria Park, Astoria Park Lawn, Shore Boulevard, between Hell Gate Bridge and the pool.
Monday Nights

Movies will include Toy Story, Saturday Night Fever, Akeelah and the Bee, Shrek

  • Monday, August 1
  • Monday, August 8
  • Monday, August 15
  • Monday, August 22

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Seating at the screening will be on a first-come, first-served basis.  Visitors are encouraged to bring food and beverages to the screening, however alcohol is not permitted.  . The unique series offers members of the public the opportunity to watch classic films for free on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Intrepid, located at Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue), in Manhattan.

Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum
Free Outdoor Summer Movie Series

Doors open at 7:30 pm, film begins at sunset, weather permitting. Space is limited.

  • May 27 at sunset: 
    Top Gun
  • June 24 at sunset: 
    Spiderman
  • July 8 at sunset: 
    The Goonies
  • July 22 at sunset: 
    Back to the Future
  • August 5 at sunset: 
    ET
  • August 19 at sunset: 
    Jurassic Park

Visit New Yorkled's Intrepid Events Page

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Oh yeah! What better spot to be enjoying some free cinema outdoors than at this wonderful spot situated right on the East River in Brooklyn between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges?
'and let's not forget of course that grand view of the NYC skyline.

Movies with a View at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Learn more about this and other events taking place there this Summer at this special page.

  • Thursday, July 7 
    Manhattan [R]

  • Thursday, July 14 
    Ghostbusters [PG]

  • Thursday, July 21 
    Sweet Smell of Success [PG]

  • Thursday, July 28 
    Basquiat [R]

  • Thursday, August 4 
    An American Tail [G]

  • Thursday, August 11 
    Breakfast at Tiffany's [NR]

  • Thursday, August 18 
    Crooklyn [PG13]

  • Thursday, August 25 
    Rosemary's Baby [R]

  • Thursday, September 1 
    Public Vote: choose your own favorite New York story!

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The lawn opens at 5:00 pm for blankets and picnicking. The films begin at dusk (typically between 8:00 pm - 9pm).
No plastic sheets or tarps are permitted on the lawn. No bicycles are permitted on the lawn or locked inside the park.

Learn more about this outdoor cinema series at this special page that's been up on New Yorkled for years.

Mondays at Sunset within Bryant Park
HBO Summer Film Festival

  • Monday, June 20
    One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

  • Monday, June 27
    The 39 Steps

  • Monday, July 4
    Easy Rider

  • Monday, July 11
    Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

  • Monday, July 18
    In the Heat of the Night

  • Monday, July 25
    The Lady Eve

  • Monday, August 1
    Cool Hand Luke
  • Monday, August 8
    Airplane!
  • Monday, August 15
    High Sierra
  • Monday, August 22
    Dirty Harry
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Oh yeah!
Enjoy outdoor cinema in the best way possible. 'and how's that? Well, right off the Hudson River where on the best Summer night one can hope for a wonderful evening breeze to cool off with. BTW, there'll be free popcorn as well!

RiverFlicks within Hudson River Park

At Pier 63 (Rated PG, R)
at Pier 63 at West 23rd Street, 

  • Wednesday, July 6 
    The Social Network 
    Rated PG13       

  • Wednesday, July 13 
    Easy A 
    Rated PG13

  • Wednesday, July 20 
    The Kids Are All Right 
    Rated R

  • Wednesday, July 27
    The Other Guys 
    Rated PG13

  • Wednesday, August 3
    The Fighter 
    Rated R

  • Wednesday, August 10
    Scott Pilgrim vs. the World 
    Rated R

  • Wednesday, August 17
    The Town 
    Rated R

At Pier 46 (Rated G, PG)
Christopher Street and Hudson River

  • Friday, July 8
    The Karate Kid (2010 Version)
    Rated PG 
  • Friday, July 15
    Despicable Me 
    Rated PG 

  • Friday, July 22
    The Princess Bride 
    Rated PG

  • Friday, July 29
    Toy Story 3 
    Rated G 

  • Friday, August 5
    How to Train Your Dragon 
    Rated PG

  • Friday, August 12
    Shrek Forever After 
    Rated PG

  • Friday, August 19
    Tangled 
    Rated PG

 

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All Celebrate Brooklyn Performances Take Place at the Prospect Park Bandshell

The entrance to the Prospect Park Bandshell is located at Prospect Park West & 9th Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

 

Music & Movies through Celebrate Brooklyn!

Learn more about Prospect Park as well as Celebrate Brooklyn! Events

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Movies under the Stars at Riverside Park

at the 70th Street Pier Plaza
8:30 pm
Learn more about this and other events taking place within Riverside Park at this special New Yorkled page.

  • Wednesday, July 13
    The Invisible Man (1933)
  • Wednesday, July 20
    Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
  • Wednesday, July 27
    The Birds (1963)
  • Wednesday, August 3
    Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
  • Wednesday, August 10
    Return of the Swamp Thing (1989)
  • Wednesday, August 17
    Mars Attacks (1996)
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Movie Nights on the Elevated Acre as part of the River to River Festival

The Elevated Acre, 55 Water Street
beginning at sundown (between 8:00 pm and 9pm)
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED and will be available online or two per person, at the street level entrance to 55 Water Street at 6pm on the day of screening. Show starts at 8:00 pm. The Elevated Acre, 55 Water Street, between Broad and William Streets.

  • Monday, June 20
    Desperately Seeking Susan (104 minutes, 1985)
  • Monday, June 27
    The Godfather – Part II (200 minutes, 1974)
  • Monday, July 11
    The Brother from Another Planet (108 minutes, 1984)
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Featuring free live performances and films under the spring moon.

Beginning at 7:00 p.m. each night, enjoy pre-show activities, including tai chi, roving puppets, and interactive art projects. Performances begin at 7:45. Films begin at sundown.

Lunar Stages at Columbus Park within Manhattan's Chinatown

Lunar Stages: Sunset Cinema Series - 2009
Columbus Park, 67 Mulberry Street.  Free to the public:
Bring a blanket/mat with you.

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