Paramount+ Movie Nights Return to Bryant Park for Summer 2024

The beloved tradition of free outdoor movies at Bryant Park is back for its 32nd season. Running weekly through August, this summer’s lineup promises a nostalgic mix of beloved classics, cult favorites, and award-winning drama—all shown on the big screen under the stars. Hosted in partnership with Paramount+, Vulture, HSS, and Wonder, Movie Nights are more than just a film screening—they’re an all-evening event.

Schedule of Films:

Sunday, June 9
Pretty in Pink
A high school misfit from the wrong side of town navigates love, class, and prom drama in this 1986 teen romance written by John Hughes.

Monday, June 16
The Wood
Three friends reconnect on the day of a wedding, reflecting on their coming-of-age moments in 1980s Inglewood.

Monday, June 23
Kinky Boots
A struggling shoe factory owner teams up with a drag queen to save his business in this upbeat British comedy inspired by true events.

Monday, June 30
Stand by Me
Four boys go on a life-changing journey to find a missing body in this poignant coming-of-age film based on a Stephen King novella.

Monday, July 7
Good Will Hunting
A troubled genius working as a janitor is discovered by a professor and forced to confront his inner demons with the help of a therapist.

Monday, July 14
Interstellar
In this sci-fi epic, astronauts journey through a wormhole in search of a new home for humanity as Earth faces environmental collapse.

Monday, July 21
Ghost
A man returns as a ghost to protect his lover and solve his murder in this romantic thriller starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore.

Monday, July 28
Pulp Fiction
Quentin Tarantino’s iconic crime drama weaves together intersecting stories of violence, redemption, and pop culture dialogue.

Monday, August 4
Blades of Glory
Rival male figure skaters are forced to team up as the first same-sex pair in Olympic competition in this outrageous sports comedy.

Monday, August 11
The Godfather
Francis Ford Coppola’s legendary saga of power, loyalty, and family in the Italian-American mafia. A cinematic masterpiece.

Event Details:

• Lawn opens at 5pm (weather permitting); films begin at 8pm

• Gravel area opens at 4pm

• Food and drinks available from Hester Street Fair vendors and Stout NYC’s bar on the Fountain Terrace

• Blankets only on the lawn (no chairs, plastic coverings, or dogs allowed)

• Bags subject to inspection upon entry and re-entry

• Captions provided for all films

Rain Policy: Movies are rain or shine. In case of rain, lawn seating is closed and viewers can watch from the gravel path or elsewhere in the park. Thunderstorms may delay or cancel the screening. Check @bryantparknyc on Instagram or Twitter for real-time weather and lawn updates.

Bring a blanket, grab a bite, and enjoy a movie night beneath the stars in the heart of Manhattan.