July through August

Experience Cinema Under the Stars Along the Hudson River

Join them this summer for wonderful nights of film beneath the open sky with Summer on the Hudson’s popular movie series. From cult classics and animated gems to international favorites and family-friendly fun, audiences can unwind and enjoy cinematic magic at two beautiful waterfront locations — Pier I at 70th Street and the 145th Street Lawn at West Harlem Piers Park.

Screenings are free and open to the public. Bring a blanket or chair, pack a picnic, and settle in at dusk as films begin at approximately 8:30 PM. All movies are presented with Open Captions.

PIER I PICTURE SHOW (Pier I @ 70th Street)

Wednesdays, July 9 — August 20 | Dusk (~8:30 PM)

Theme: “Dynamic Duos”

July 9 — Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)
PG • 1h 30m
Two lovable slackers travel through time to pass their history class and save the future.

July 16 — Robot Dreams (2023)
PG-13 • 1h 43m
An emotional animated journey about friendship and longing between a lonely dog and a robot.

July 23 — Dirty Dancing (1987)
PG-13 • 1h 40m
A summer romance blossoms between a teenager and her dance instructor at a Catskills resort.

July 30 — The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
R • 1h 39m
A visually stunning, darkly comedic tale of a legendary concierge and his adventures across Europe.

August 6 — Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
PG • 1h 50m
Two outlaws escape lawmen and venture to Bolivia in this classic Western buddy film.

August 13 — Elemental (2023)
PG • 1h 49m
In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, opposites attract in this Pixar gem.

August 20 — Bend it Like Beckham (2002)
PG-13 • 1h 52m
A young woman defies tradition to pursue her dream of playing soccer, in this spirited coming-of-age story.

Rain/weather updates available via Instagram @SummerOnTheHudson or nyc.gov/parks/soh two hours before showtime.

MOVIES ON THE WATERFRONT (145th Street Lawn @ West Harlem Piers Park)

Thursdays in August | 8:00 PM

August 7 — The Sun is Also a Star (2019)
PG-13 • 1h 40m
A romantic drama about chance encounters and fate, as two teens meet hours before deportation threatens to separate them.

August 14 — Coco (2017) (Presented in Spanish)
PG • 1h 45m
A young boy journeys to the Land of the Dead to unlock his family’s history and pursue his love of music.

August 21 — Love and Basketball (2000)
PG-13 • 2h 4m
From childhood rivals to adulthood lovers, two athletes navigate love and dreams on and off the court.

August 28 — Audience Choice!
PG-13/Varies
Vote and help decide the final film of the season. (Voting opens in August at nyc.gov/parks/soh)

Bring your friends, family, and a little summer spirit — these open-air movie nights are a highlight of the season on Manhattan’s west side!