About the Series
Thanks to the generosity of the Lily Dale Assembly, the Opera House is able to present a series of films produced for families with FREE admission. Typically three films are offered in the spring and three are offered in the fall. Most films in the series are based on books, copies of which are donated by The Book Nook and given away by random drawing before the start of each film. Titles generally are announced one to two months in advance.
FREE FAMILY FILM SERIES - How To Train Your Dragon
How To Train Your DragonSet in the mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons, and based on the book by Cressida Cowell, the action comedy tells the story of Hiccup, a Viking teenager who doesn't exactly fit in with his tribe's longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. Hiccup's world is turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view.
"It's a thrilling action-adventure saga, a clever comedy with witty dialogue, a coming-of-age tale with surprising depth and a sweetly poignant tale of friendship between man and animal." ~ Claudia Puig, USA Today
Rated PG for sequences of intense action and some scary images, and brief mild language.
Admission to Family Night at the Movies is FREE! Children MUST be accompanied by an adult. No food or drink is allowed in the theatre.
FREE FAMILY FILM SERIES - Curious George 2
Curious George 2 The world's most beloved and inquisitive monkey is back in Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey, the fun-filled sequel to the hit animated movie. Join Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat as they set out on a madcap cross-country adventure to reunite Kayla, a homesick elephant, with her family. This unlikely trio faces all types of comic calamities and colorful characters and in the end, learn that with family, friends and determination, you can achieve anything.
"While obviously not backed by the same sort of budget, the movie is wildly fun, makes good use of rather an interesting story, and has a great soundtrack. For my money, it's a better picture than the first." ~ Marc Eastman, Are You Screening?
Rated G, 81 mins.
Admission to Family Night at the Movies is FREE! Children MUST be accompanied by and adult. No Food or drink is allowed in the theatre.
FREE FAMILY FILM SERIES - Marmaduke
MarmadukeA suburban family moves to a new neighborhood with their large yet lovable Great Dane, who has a tendency to wreak havoc in his own oblivious way when canine comic strip star Marmaduke leaps to the big screen with this family-friendly comedy starring Owen Wilson as the voice of the loveable lug.
"The film is packed with adorable dogs and kids, with both Marmaduke and the dad ultimately coming through as heroes." ~ Nancy Churnin, Dallas Morning News
Rated PG for some rude humor and language, 88 mins.
Admission to Family Night at the Movies is FREE! Children MUST be accompanied by and adult. No food or drink is allowed in the theatre.
