Andrew Garfield helms a raw, kinetic, and rousing account of the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt.

In England, life for the many has become unbearable after the Black Death, decades of foreign war, and ever-increasing taxes raised by a small elite. When a bereaved ploughman lashes out against them, he starts a conflagration of revolts that spread nationwide: before long, the country has been upended and its future anyone’s to decide.

Writer-director Paul Greengrass (the Bourne sequels, Captain Phillips) uses his expertise with both stripped-down action and historical trauma to retell a major chapter of English history: in his hands, it becomes a ferociously immersive political thriller, and gains a human face through Garfield’s deeply felt performance. Though a key venue of the Revolt, St Albans is sadly absent – indeed, the majority of the film was shot in Germany.

Join us at The Odyssey Cinema for a special screening of Paul Greengrass' The Uprising, introduced by St Albans’ own Professor Tim Boatswain.

Before the film begins, Professor Boatswain will take us back to the summer of 1381, revealing how the Peasants’ Revolt wasn't just national history, as it unfolded right here on our doorstep. From William Grindecobbe leading local townspeople to the Abbey Gate to claim their freedom, to the execution of radical priest John Ball in our city, St Albans played a pivotal role in a movement that shook the nation.

Discover the powerful local history behind the story on screen, and stay with us after the film for an exclusive Q&A with Professor Boatswain.

Tom Cruise is back and better than ever in this comedy of catastrophic proportions!

Wealthy oil tycoon Digger Rockwell (Cruise) is the most powerful man in the world. But when he is tasked with averting a global environmental disaster (that he may have been responsible for…), Rockwell must embark on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s saviour - before it’s too late!

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu (The Revenant, Birdman, Bardo), the film is already receiving Oscar-buzz, with Cruise in particular generating praise for his transformative lead performance. Riz Ahmed, Sandra Hüller, John Goodman and Jesse Plemons are among the actors rounding out this star-studded cast!

A fascinating new biopic exhibits the life and spirit of Tenzing Norgay, the Sherpa who joined Edmund Hillary in first summiting Mount Everest.

Born an outsider in the shadow of the Himalayas, one boy feels a deep spiritual connection to the mountains and a drive to know them better. By 1953, widowhood and decades of failed attempts to reach the highest peak have not dampened these – and when a new expedition vows to reach it, his skills, empathy, and patience will prove invaluable. Director Jennifer Peedom (River) and screenwriter Luke Davies (Lion) worked with Norgay’s son to give a truly deserving figure the hero treatment, brought to life by Genden Phuntsok as a cheerful, stoic, but iron-willed figure. Tom Hiddleston complements him well as Hillary, and the monumental cinematography shows the incredible odds they overcame

Georgia Oakley's (Blue Jean) irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s iconic Sense and Sensibility is a charming, witty, and deeply relatable story of love and sisterhood.

When Mr Dashwood dies, his widow (Caitríona Balfe) and three daughters are left with next to nothing, forced out of their Sussex home and into a modest cottage. Daisy Edgar-Jones (Where the Crawdads Sing) plays the steady, sensible Elinor, while Esmé Creed-Miles (Silver Haze) is her younger sister Marianne, all impulsive heart and no restraint whatsoever. Between them they fall for two very different men: George MacKay's (Rose of Nevada) quietly honourable Edward Ferrars, and Frank Dillane's (Urchin) dashing, unreliable John Willoughby.

Shot across genuine historic houses in Dorset, Knebworth, and Devon, this version leans fully into the scale and stiff-collared formality of the period while keeping Austen's wit intact.

In the 72 hours leading up to D-Day, two men are faced with a choice that will determine the course of World War 2 in this biographical drama.

On June 2nd 1944, meteorologist Captain James Stagg is summoned by General Dwight D. Eisenhower to provide a forecast for an Allied operation set to commence in the next 61 hours. While Stagg’s analysis is less than favourable, tension mounts as higher ups demand that the operation go ahead regardless.

With a cast of powerhouse performers including Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, and Kerry Condon, Pressure is a fascinating and nail biting true story of an impossible decision.

A Very Special Invitation! We’re turning 12, and we’d love for you to be part of the celebration.Join us for a one-night-only surprise film screening - a preview of a new handpicked title we can’t wait to share with you!

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No ads or trailers – the film begins promptly

For over a decade, The Odyssey has been a space for film lovers to come together, discover something new, and revisit timeless favourites. This evening is about you, our audience - the heart of everything we do.

Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or recently found your seat here, we invite you to raise a glass with us and celebrate another exciting year of cinema.

Let’s make it one to remember.

Limited seats available – please book in advance

Note: No house seat raffle will take place for this event

Aaron Sorkin, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay of The Social Network, returns to the behind the scenes world of Facebook, this time sitting in the directors chair.

The Social Reckoning tells the true story of Frances Haugen, a Facebook engineer who asks reporter Jeff Horowitz to help her expose the dark truths behind the popular social app.

With Jeremy Strong stepping in to portray an older (and even colder) Mark Zuckerberg, and Sorkin’s typically sublime writing skills in full effect, The Social Reckoning depicts the terrifying reality of not only Facebook, but the world of social media in its entirety. Recent Oscar winner Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen-White of The Bear fame work incredibly well together as two individuals going up against an industrial behemoth, making this timely follow-up to a modern classic one you won’t want to miss.

Brad Pitt proves the unbreakable bond with man’s best friend in this riveting survival thriller.

After surviving a harrowing plane crash, former Special Forces soldier James Belmont (Pitt) finds himself stranded in the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness – accompanied only by his retired combat dog, Odin. Together they must fight to survive, battling the elements and journeying through the harsh Alaskan landscape!

Directed by David Ayer, the film marks the second collaboration between Ayer and Pitt, following 2014 war film Fury. Despite being set in Alaska, filming took place across New Zealand – including locations such as Queenstown and Fjordland!

Our much-beloved ghosts are back with a “BOO”!

Following on from their hilarious BBC series, the ghosts of Button House are up to their usual antics when a group of teenagers break in for some spooky fun. When Julian pushes his paranormal abilities and manages to possess young Jack, he takes his chances at feeling alive again, causing more than a few problems for the unsuspecting teen. Alison must return to the house to help her old family of ghosts—Thomas, Kitty, Pat, Robin, Fanny and the Captain—to save Julian and prevent yet another death on Button grounds.

Featuring an outrageously funny and witty cast, including the much loved Matthew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, and more, this is sure to be a heart-warming watch for old and new fans alike!

Do you need a new friend?

When Klara, an Artificial Friend, is purchased by Josie, she leaves the shop window she’s known all her life and enters the real world. She has one purpose: to be the perfect friend to Josie. It’s what she was made for. In her new home, she observes her new human family with all their emotions and confusing behaviours, and learns where her dearest sun lives, the sun that gives her energy every day.

As Klara learns more about humans and about Josie, she discovers that her new home is not all it once seemed, and that humans are much more fragile than she is. Despite constant judgement, learning curves, and new emotions she cannot comprehend, the one thing Klara knows how to do is be a good friend, slowly bringing light and joy to those around her, as she was made to do.

Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler star in this biographical drama film, playing famed German writer Thomas Mann and daughter Erika, who embark on a cross-country road trip in 1949.

Directed by Paweł Pawlikowski and following his previous historical genre black-and-white films (Ida & Cold War), this film is considered the last part of a personal trilogy. Pawlikowski explores themes of family heritage and adopts true historical events to expand a sensation of lived-in experiences from his own life, from the page to the screen.

Fatherland has been selected as the Polish entry for Best International Feature at the upcoming 99th edition of The Academy Awards. After its world premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival, Pawlikowski walked away with the Best Director award.

What happens when your neighbour goes completely wild?

In rural Devon, two neighbouring farmers – both, rather conveniently, called Derek – find themselves worlds apart in their approach to the land.

Farmer Derek Banbury believes in intensive farming and is horrified by what he sees as the “devastation” of his neighbour’s once-productive farm. Meanwhile, dubbed a “maverick rewilder” by the media, Derek Gow is a former sheep farmer determined to transform his land into an oasis for nature. Their opposing views on agriculture set the scene for a clash of convictions, with the future of the countryside at stake.

Filmed over three years, this lively documentary follows the Dereks’ turbulent relationship as tempers fray, wild animals (and humans) run amok, and the landscape undergoes radical change. Blunt, funny and heartwarming in equal measure.

Lesley Manville commands attention again as a British academic in Communist Poland, finding herself caught in a chilling, atmospheric early-80s thriller.

Psychiatry professor Joan is grumbling through a Warsaw academic conference in mid-December when one night, the city completely shuts down: martial law has been declared. Bearing solid evidence of the authorities’ ruthlessly suppressive tactics, she must quickly find a way out before they extend to her – but with no one to rely on, this will require all the wit and inner strength she has. Expanding a story by Olga Tokarczuk, director Kasia Adamik (1983) brings a wealth of wintry, nightmarish atmosphere to a real historical incident, anchored by a riveting character and her fight to survive. Manville makes Joan’s drastic transformation wholly convincing – and even holds her own in combat with just a clothesline.

GIANT, the 5-star critically acclaimed play starring John Lithgow (Killers of the Flower Moon, The Crown) as Roald Dahl, comes to the big screen.

Winner of 3 Olivier Awards® including Best Play and a Tony Award® for Best Actor in a Play (John Lithgow), the production was filmed live in London’s West End ahead of its sold-out Broadway run. The stellar cast includes Aya Cash (The Boys, The Franchise, You’re the Worst), Elliot Levey (Cold War, Patriots, Good) and Rachael Stirling (The Divine Mrs S).

A world-famous children’s author under threat. A battle of wills in the wake of scandal. And one chance to make amends...It’s the summer of 1983, The Witches is about to hit the shelves and Roald Dahl is making last-minute edits. But the outcry at his recent, explicitly antisemitic article won’t die down. Across a single afternoon at his family home, and rocked by an unexpectedly explosive confrontation, Dahl is forced to choose: make a public apology or risk his name and reputation.

Inspired by real events, GIANT explores with dark humour the difference between considered

opinion and dangerous rhetoric offering a complicated portrait of a fiendishly charismatic icon.

On the edge of a sleepy seaside village lives a Fisherwoman: smelly, single and the butt of everyone’s jokes.

Tired of being ridiculed by her stuffy, small-minded neighbours, she decides to take matters into her own hands and commissions an unconventional companion – a husband made entirely of wicker, crafted by the local Basket Weaver who comes to life.

But in a village where tradition reigns supreme, this curious courtship is anything but welcomed. As gossip spreads and jealousy take hold, her extraordinary romance threatens to turn the community upside down, exposing the hypocrisy and narrow-mindedness lurking beneath its respectable façade.

Wicker is wonderfully eccentric. A quirky tale of outsiders, unconventional desires and the courage to challenge society’s expectations, it asks whether love really needs to fit the mould – or, in this case, the basket.

Only a year after his monumental film On the Waterfront, Elia Kazan directed this adaptation of John Steinbeck’s epic novel East of Eden, starring the inimitable James Dean.

Dean stars as Cal Trask, a young man lacking direction in his life, who spends his days vying for the affection of his religious father against his brother Aron. But when a secret about their long-lost mother comes to light, and Cal falls for Aron’s girlfriend, Abra, the tension within the family reaches a boiling point.

Elia Kazan was known as one of the most influential directors in classic Hollywood, and for his focus on themes with a social and personal significance. His immense skills as a filmmaker are present throughout East of Eden’s entire runtime, but it’s the ephemeral talent of James Dean, in one of just three major roles before his tragic passing, that gives this Steinbeck adaptation its punch.

After an astronomical presence on our screen this year alone (Die My Love, The Drama, The Odyssey & upcoming Dune: Part Three), self-proclaimed “Gen Z” Robert Pattinson hits our big screen anew, playing real-life American reality series host and journalist Chris Hansen in a new psychological thriller.

Brought to you by director Lance Oppenheim, who blends nonfiction storytelling with a heightened, cinematic formalism. The film explores the popularity of the NBC show “To Catch A Predator” that was broadcast from 2004 to 2007. Primetime examines the moral duplicity of the programme, which may or may not have incited vigilante justice surrounding serious crimes involving minors.

The question is: Will you keep watching?

Beloved by generations, The Sound of Music returns to the big screen as one of cinema’s most cherished musicals, a sweeping story of music, family and courage set against the stunning backdrop of 1930s Austria.

Julie Andrews stars as Maria, a spirited young novice sent to become governess to the seven children of the reserved Captain von Trapp. Through warmth, laughter and unforgettable songs, she brings joy back into their home and changes all their lives.

Directed by Robert Wise, this Academy Award-winning classic is rich in romance, resilience and soaring melodies - and, frankly, when the hills are alive, it would be rude not to join in. The Sound of Music is a heart-lifting big-screen experience for audiences of every generation to enjoy together.

PLEASE NOTE: This screening is relaxed, there are no adverts or trailers, with reduced occupancy.

Filmed live at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER'S STARLIGHT EXPRESS - LIVE ON STAGE will immerse audiences in a world of speed, song and storytelling as an incredible cast of 40 whizz across the screen, performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs.

As a child’s train set magically comes to life and the engines race to become the fastest in the world, Rusty the steam train has little hope of winning until he is inspired by the legend of the ‘Starlight Express’.

A show seen around the world by over 30 million people, and with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Richard Stilgoe, ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER'S STARLIGHT EXPRESS - LIVE ON STAGE is an electrifying experience for all ages.

Martin McDonagh returns to the silver screen once more. A triple threat (directing, writing and producing) providing another well-acclaimed fictional dark comedy/satire.

Starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as CIA agents that are dispatched to Easter Island shortly before the 1973 Chilean coup d'etat, battling their own shadowy pasts and present conspiracies.

The film is already attracting a lot of attention for high ranking prizes in the next couple of months, with Malkovich displaying a potential career-best performance. He was awarded the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival, where the film made its world premiere.

With a proven track record of British dark comedies directed by McDonagh (The Banshees of Inisherin, In Bruges), suffice to say, you will not be disappointed.

As best friends Jo and Raissa prepare to go their separate ways, they stumble upon a magical portal that whisks them away to Nakali, a fantastical island bursting with the mythical creatures and Filipino folklore they grew up hearing about from their families. But this is no ordinary paradise: some of its inhabitants will become their closest allies, while others are far more dangerous…

Joining forces with Raww, Jo and Raissa, they must confront the island’s most feared monster, the dreaded Manananggal. Yet escaping Nakali comes at a devastating price: their precious memories of each other. With their friendship hanging in the balance, the pair must race against time to find another way home before they forget each other forever.

This magical adventure packed with mythical mayhem, laugh-out-loud antics and heartfelt friendship. A vibrant celebration of Filipino folklore, family and the bonds that make us who we are, this is one journey you won’t want to forget!

Few try, most fail. When it comes to Everest, a mountain few enthusiasts even dare to ascend, Jim and Hilaree take it to the next level.

In this thrilling documentary from Oscar-winning filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, Jim and Hilaree attempt to climb Mount Everest on the side that no one ever sees—the north face.

Having fallen in love over their shared passion for mountaineering, Jim and Hilaree are determined to reach a level of oneness with the mountain that no one has before. Faced with treacherous conditions and danger on their way up, the pair must rely on each other for motivation and strength. At the top lies their true goal, a death-defying ski journey all the way back down. Whether they be courageous or crazy, throughout their struggle this remarkable couple learn what it means to love, to grieve, to push forward, and to conquer.

Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi build a brilliant, tender epic on an unfinished Lorca play, of thwarted gay desire in 1930s Spain.

In 2017, historian Alberto gets a sudden inheritance including the great writer’s lost pages, while in 1937 young Sebastián becomes enmeshed in the Civil War, discovering an astonishing new world of feeling. In both the past and the story, forbidden love grows, struggles, and asserts itself against historical oblivion – and through them, greater connection and understanding appears in the present.

Jointly awarded Best Director at Cannes, Calvo and Ambrossi conjure a passionate, endlessly creative vision of a buried gay past, determined to keep its spirit alive through humour, cinematic panache, and sheer quasi-melodramatic feeling – leaving an unforgettable emotional impact. Singer-songwriter Guitarricadelafuente stands out as the conflicted lead, as does Penélope Cruz as an explosive cabaret singer.

Three years ago, Godzilla Minus One shattered expectations in the west by bringing the iconic monster back to his roots in post-war Japan. Now, writer-director Takashi Yamazaki returns for a sequel that's being equally lauded.

Two years after Minus One, The Shikishima Family and their allies have moved past the trauma of the war and their near-fatal encounter with the irradiated creature. But when the appearance of a new, monstrous threat appears, they realise their only hope for survival lies in the dangerous task of attempting to control a revived Godzilla.

Godzilla Minus One received an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, but its larger success was due to its focus on a compassionate human story, much like the original 1954 film. Despite the promise of a kaiju brawl, Godzilla Minus Zero continues to hone in on this, bringing back the same lovable cast, and continuing to explore themes of guilt, nuclear anxiety, and the effects of the war from the view of Japanese citizens. Godzilla Minus Zero is a marriage of emotional storytelling and jaw-dropping spectacle - in other words, it's a Godzilla film done right (again).

Helen Mirren astonishes as the legendarily malevolent Patricia Highsmith, in a sharp and unpredictable re-imagining of her last days.

In mid-1990s Switzerland, a young man from New York arrives at the great crime writer’s mountainside home, bearing a publisher’s request for a sixth Tom Ripley novel. When he survives her initial flood of rejection and verbal abuse, she challenges him to work out the plot with her – but its twists soon bleed into reality in unexpected ways, as neither has revealed their full hand. Joanna Murray-Smith adapts her hit play with director Anton Corbijn (Control, Life), and channels the luxuriant, merciless intrigues of Highsmith’s fiction; blending them with a penetrating look at the famously awful person behind them. Mirren inhabits her perfectly, but Alden Ehrenreich also flourishes as the unassuming, enigmatic outsider pitted against her.

Director Chris Columbus brings us one of the most iconic and downright fun Christmas movies ever made!

Meet 8-year-old Kevin McCallister - a mischievous kid with a wild imagination and a knack for trouble. The night before his family jets off to Paris for the holidays, Kevin pushes one button too many and gets sent to the attic. But when he wakes up the next morning to an empty house, he can’t believe his luck - his wish came true! His family is gone!

At first, it’s all junk food, sledding down the stairs, and jumping on the bed. But Kevin’s solo Christmas takes a twist when two not-so-bright burglars, Harry and Marv (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern), set their sights on his house. Big mistake. Armed with a toolbox of booby traps and a whole lot of Christmas spirit, Kevin’s ready to defend his home - McCallister style.

Will he outsmart the crooks? Will his family make it back for Christmas?

One thing’s for sure: “Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal!”

This holiday season, celebrate the most wonderful time of the year on the big screen with André Rieu's Christmas Concert - Let It Snow.

This heartwarming festive spectacular, filled with beloved Christmas classics, enchanting waltzes, and magical surprises, will leave you smiling long after the final encore.

Joined by his world-famous Johann Strauss Orchestra, exceptional sopranos, and a powerful 100-voice male choir, André brings the spirit of Christmas to life in an unforgettable musical event. Overflowing with music, laughter, and holiday cheer, this concert is perfect for the whole family.

Whether you're surrounded by snow or simply dreaming of it, experience the magic of Christmas on the big screen with those you love.

Wrap up your year with Let It Snow - only in cinemas!

This searching, Palme d’Or-winning moral dilemma pits preaching conservative Christian parents against a holier-than-thou liberal system.

After the deaths of Mihai’s parents, Mihai and Lisbeth Gheorghiu leave everything behind in Romania and move with their children to a remote village in Norway, hoping to rebuild their lives near Lisbeth’s family.

There, they grow close to their neighbours, the Halbergs, whose warmth offers the promise of a fresh start. But the fragile peace begins to unravel when the Gheorghius’ young daughter, Elia, arrives at school covered in bruises.

Cristian Mungiu (4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days) masterfully crafts an ambivalent social drama that raises fundamental questions and avoids easy answers, asking us to ponder how unbiased our own sense of empathy is

Step into the festive spirit with this much-loved Christmas classic, filled with Irving Berlin’s timeless songs, spectacular dancing and plenty of heart.

Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen star in this warm and wonderfully nostalgic musical. Two former army friends team up with a talented pair of sisters and head to a Vermont inn for the Christmas holidays, where they discover their old commanding officer is facing difficult times.

Determined to help, they put together a spectacular festive show, bringing music, laughter and romance to the inn – and perhaps a little Christmas magic too.

With familiar favourites including White Christmas, glorious VistaVision colour and a wonderfully uplifting story, this is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a seasonal favourite together and share in the music, memories and magic of Christmas.

A script written by Sylvester Stallone, in only 3 days. 50 years later, it stands tall as one of, if not THE greatest American sports drama ever made.

With a production that had its complications, it made its way to the big screen in 1976, making Rocky Balboa a household name instantly.

In the film, Rocky (Stallone) is a poor small-time club fighter that gets an unlikely once in a lifetime shot to the Heavyweight title held by Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). Inspired by the characteristics of real-life boxers of the time like Rocky Marciano and Joe Frazier, this American dream flourishes in the spectacle of a training montage and the final match in the ring, both of which remain iconic to this day and truly put the small world of Philly on the world map of pop culture.

Guaranteed to make you pump your fists and holler ‘ADRIAN!!’.

Kick off the New Year with a burst of sequins, romance and rebellious rhythm in Baz Luhrmann’s exuberant Strictly Ballroom.

Scott Hastings is a talented young ballroom dancer who dares to step outside the rigid rules of competitive dance. Paired with Fran, an unlikely partner with dreams of her own, Scott discovers that the most important steps are the ones you choose for yourself.

Funny, romantic and gloriously over-the-top, Strictly Ballroom is a celebration of individuality, courage and the joy of dancing to your own beat. With dazzling costumes, infectious music and Luhrmann’s unmistakable visual flair, it’s the perfect film to see out the old year and welcome the new.

So, polish your dancing shoes, embrace the glitter and get ready to dance your way into the New Year!