In 1976, as Argentina descends into violence and chaos, a world-weary English teacher regains his compassion for others thanks to an unlikely friendship with a penguin.

Classic film session: Classis film matinees for seniors and public. The tickets available from our website as well as in person at the cinema , group bookings welcome .This is part of a longer season of classic hollywood films with screenings every week wednesday at 2pm - ( if there is no date indicated, it means we have private booking)

Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins.

Enjoy unique international cinematic and culinary experiences every month. We welcome you to enjoy our new monthly international film and food nights. We've curated a season of great films from diverse countries, combined with an authentic street food dish prepared by native chefs. For £20 you can have a memorable evening, while supporting the community cinema and some great new startup food entrepreneurs in the city. Put it in your diary... The first Thursday of every month. Come join us, let our films and chefs give you a little flavour of their home. Doors open at 6PM for food and drink at the licensed bar, with the film starting at 7PM

3rd July Chinese Night

7th August Arabic Night

4th September Indonesian Night

2nd October Iranian Night

6th November Turkish Night

4th December French Night

When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, everyman Nate turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back. Novocaine is a testament to how far we’ll go for love. More importantly, it's a painless tribute to how much we covet genuine connection. This film is funny, brutal, gruesome, somewhat cute, and quite informative.

In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton.

Flourishing Communities with "Reel Memories" Free Film Screenings Portsmouth Film Society is delighted to announce receiving generous support from the National Lottery to provide free film screenings for seniors, including individuals living with dementia, those with learning disabilities, and their families. Just reserve your spot.

Welcome to our new independently run film club. This club runs once a month. Come and see some of the best cinema that celebrates LGBTQ+ artists and writers. We will blend a range of films that underscore the history of telling these stories and want to share them with everyone in our community who is interested. Please note: The doors open at 7:00pm, film starts at 7:30pm

An animal welfare campaigner investigates the abuse of dogs and meets like-minded people seeking changes in the law to legislate against this ill-treatment. We selected this special films for the dog-lovers and world dogs day (26th Aug) CALL FOR FANS OF…WILDING, BLACKFISH, BANK JOB, COWSPIRACY, WILD LIFE, I COULD NEVER GO VEGAN, MY OCTOPUS TEACHER, THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM, THE CHAMPIONS, PET FOOLED, EARTHLINGS

A man returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. When he is humiliated by a group of locals, the man is drawn into a conflict that keeps rising and pushes him to his breaking point.

A government scheme sees newly widowed Santosh inherit her husband’s job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a low-caste girl is found raped and murdered, she is pulled into the investigation under the wing of charismatic feminist inspector Sharma.

Rita, an underrated lawyer working for a large law firm more interested in getting criminals out of jail than bringing them to justice, is hired by the leader of a criminal organization.

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Arthur Conan Doyle's movie The Lost World!

As part of HOLMES FEST 2025, Southsea Arts Cinema and Matt Wingett invite you to Conan Doyle's magnificent movie. The free screening will have an introductory talk by Matt Wingett dressed as Professor Challenger, who will highlight the film's production history and its later influences.

Holmes Fest Wrap Party - The Hound of the Baskervilles

Come to The Southsea Arts Cinema to celebrate the final night of HOLMES FEST 2025 for drinks, chats and fun.

Features:

a prize for the Best Dressed Victorian

a drink with your ticket

chance to chat with Holmes Fest organiser Matt

free movie screening, nibbles and snacks

A fun night to wrap up HOLMES FEST 2025.

Come in, first have a mingle, chat and drink, then settle down for a brief talk on The Hound of the Baskervilles by Matt Wingett.

Matt will also offer a prize for best-dressed Victorian - so if you want to come in costume, you are in with a chance!

Then settle down for the inimitable Basil Rathbone in this classic Sherlock Holmes move from 1939.

On his uncle's death Sir Henry Baskerville returns from Canada to take charge of his ancestral hall on the desolate moors of Devonshire. Here, he finds Sherlock Holmes investigating the local belief that his uncle was killed by a monster hound that has roamed the moors since 1650...

...Will it strike again at Sir Henry?

After the movie, there's more time to mingle and chat, meet other Sherlock and Doyle fans, or just have a pleasant time with a few drinks, and the presentation of a prize for The Best Dressed Victorian on the night before Matt officially closes HOLMES FEST 2025