Rialto Cinemas Elmwood

Rialto Cinemas Elmwood Rialto Cinemas Elmwood is Berkeley's Only Independent Movie Theatre!

We feature a diverse mix of films including the best quality films from Hollywood and a wide array of independent and foreign films from around the world.

08/28/2026

RUNNING TO FLY comes to Berkeley for three days only starting August 29!

Aisha McAdams .shoots is a runner and award-winning photojournalist. Her objective was to capture the journeys of ultrarunners across the world until she found herself once again in preparation for her own.

Run, don’t walk. Tickets and showtimes at the 🔗 in bio.

08/19/2026

Face your fears... TEENAGE S*X AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA starts TOMORROW NIGHT at Rialto Cinemas Elmwood!

TEENAGE S*X AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA is written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun (I SAW THE TV GLOW). The film stars Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, with Jack Haven, Eva Victor, Zach Cherry, Sarah Sherman, Arthur Conti, and Patrick Fischler in supporting roles.

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Due to popular demand, CAT VIDEO FEST 2026 is being held over for THREE ADDITIONAL SHOWS this weekend at Rialto Cinemas ...
08/18/2026

Due to popular demand, CAT VIDEO FEST 2026 is being held over for THREE ADDITIONAL SHOWS this weekend at Rialto Cinemas Elmwood! Don't miss your final chance to catch this feline phenomenon in theaters — this Friday through Sunday at 11:30am!

CAT VIDEO FEST is a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. Each year, across the country, local theaters partner with nearby cat-focused charities, animal welfare associations and shelters alike — a portion of ticket proceeds from every show goes directly to local cats in need. CAT VIDEO FEST 2026 at Rialto Cinemas Elmwood will benefit the Oakland-based nonprofit Cat Town!

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TONY, starring Dominic Sessa, Emilia Jones, Leo Woodall, Stavros Halkias, and Antonio Banderas, opens this week at Rialt...
08/17/2026

TONY, starring Dominic Sessa, Emilia Jones, Leo Woodall, Stavros Halkias, and Antonio Banderas, opens this week at Rialto Cinemas Elmwood!

In TONY, a 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain (Sessa) travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.

TONY begins at Rialto Cinemas Elmwood with an advance screening on THU, AUGUST 20 at 6PM!

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08/14/2026

🩸🏕️ Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder star in TEENAGE S*X AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA, written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun (I SAW THE TV GLOW), and opening next week at Rialto Cinemas Elmwood!

After years of slapdash sequels, the Camp Miasma franchise is handed over to an enthusiastic young director (Einbinder) for resurrection. But when she visits the original’s star (Anderson), a now-reclusive actress shrouded in mystery, the two women fall into a blood-soaked world of desire, fear, and delirium...

TEENAGE S*X AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA begins at Rialto Cinemas Elmwood on THU, AUGUST 20 at 8:20PM! 🎟️ Tickets On Sale Now 🎟️

Next WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 at 6:15PM join us for CINEMA AS PRAYER, a night of Q***r South Asian Cinema! Cinema as Prayer:...
08/12/2026

Next WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 at 6:15PM join us for CINEMA AS PRAYER, a night of Q***r South Asian Cinema!

Cinema as Prayer: A Night of Q***r South Asian Films brings together two poetic films that move through longing, belonging and spiritual transformation.

PARAMITA, by Kirthi Nath, bears witness to Prajna Choudhury’s 25-year coming out journey with her traditional Bangladeshi mother. Told with intimacy and tenderness, PARAMITA invites us into a meditative experience as Prajna connects with Buddhist practices and nature as gateways for intergenerational healing.

LONGING SUITE, by Lata Mani and Nicolás Grandi, is a lyrical exploration of awakening to the feminine Divine. Building on a cycle of poems written by Mani in the 1990s, LONGING SUITE traces the arc of a heart-mind-body awakening to the sacred in all that exists.

Together, these intimate, spiritual films invite audiences into cinema as prayer, opening a space for reflection, healing and transformation.

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“Kurosawa has made one of his best films, a work that feels a bit like Agatha Christie, a bit like Shakespeare, and even...
08/11/2026

“Kurosawa has made one of his best films, a work that feels a bit like Agatha Christie, a bit like Shakespeare, and even a bit like Samurai Columbo." -Brian Tallerico, RogerEbert.com

Kiyoshi Kurosawa's acclaimed new film THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER opens this FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 at Rialto Cinemas Elmwood!

When Lord Murashige rises up against the tyrannical Oda, he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion. With Oda’s army closing in and a traitor hiding among his ranks, Murashige is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kanbei, a brilliant and dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon, as he must outwit his enemies and uncover the truth before time runs out.

To mark its 10th Anniversary, Yeon Sang-ho’s global phenomenon TRAIN TO BUSAN arrives at Rialto Cinemas Elmwood this FRI...
08/10/2026

To mark its 10th Anniversary, Yeon Sang-ho’s global phenomenon TRAIN TO BUSAN arrives at Rialto Cinemas Elmwood this FRIDAY, AUGUST 14!

What begins as a simple birthday trip for a father and daughter turns into a high-octane fight for survival when a zombie outbreak ravages South Korea. Trapped on a speeding train, they must navigate a landscape of terror to reach safety.

Experience the relentless action and heart-wrenching drama of TRAIN TO BUSAN on the big screen, now remastered and revived for its 10th Anniversary!

Next Thursday, August 13, don't miss this month's Big Screen Classic: Frank Capra's IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT (1935) starrin...
08/05/2026

Next Thursday, August 13, don't miss this month's Big Screen Classic: Frank Capra's IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT (1935) starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert!

Spoiled heiress Ellie Andrews (Colbert) impetuously marries the scheming King Westley, leading her tycoon father (Walter Connolly) to spirit her away on his yacht. After jumping ship, Ellie falls in with cynical newspaper reporter Peter Warne (Gable), who offers to help her reunite with her new husband in exchange for an exclusive story. But during their travels, the reporter finds himself falling for the feisty young heiress.

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08/04/2026

⚡💀 Come get on the bus! On SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 and MONDAY, AUGUST 10, Rialto Cinemas Elmwood hosts the 2026 GRATEFUL DEAD MEET-UP AT THE MOVIES!

Come celebrate the 35th anniversary of an iconic Grateful Dead show as it makes a high-energy return to the big screen! Join Dead Heads in your neighborhood – and around the world – for the 2026 Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies. This can’t-miss event features the complete June 17, 1991 concert from Giants Stadium.

The performance launches with a shocking “Eyes Of The World,” finding the band in peak form from the very first notes. The setlist continues, seamlessly blending beloved classics like “Truckin’” and “Uncle John’s Band” with rarities such as “Saint Of Circumstance,” “Might As Well,” “New Speedway Boogie,” and “China Doll.” The major highlight of the night is the continuous teases of “Dark Star” edging its way in and out through the evening at six different points before finally exploding into the full song. The Dead capped off the spectacular night with The Band’s “The Weight,” a perfect song to send the crowd on its way.

Considered one of the greatest shows of the band’s final decade of performing, 6/17/91 offers a unique auditory experience as one of only two shows captured on 48-track tape. Enjoy a masterful surround sound mix by Jeffrey Norman and multi-camera visuals, featuring a rare cinematic appearance by both Bruce Hornsby and Vince Welnick.

As a bonus, this extraordinary screening will also feature an exclusive sneak preview of the legendary “Shakedown Street” from the upcoming Merriweather 6/30/85 release, and a special introduction by Grateful Dead Legacy Manager and Audio archivist, David Lemieux.

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