COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHTS

The Cutoff
Mar
28

The Cutoff

Set inside Cocodona 250, a 250 mile ultramarathon across Arizona, the film follows a group of underdog runners fighting exhaustion, injury, and doubt as they race each checkpoint before the clock runs out.

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Kicking Up Sand
Apr
2

Kicking Up Sand

Feel the hope and heartache of the 2025 season with the Cal Poly beach volleyball team as the players go all-in for their Olympic gold medal coach Todd Rogers.

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Keeping in the Shadows
Mar
18

Keeping in the Shadows

A visually rich surf odyssey following Noah Wegrich and friends. Between travel chaos, early mornings, and long days in the water, the film opens up space for intimate, unscripted conversations, moments of humor, reflection, and honesty that give each section its own pulse and personality.

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Cars
Mar
14

Cars

On the way to the biggest race of his life, a hotshot rookie race car gets stranded in a rundown town and learns that winning isn't everything in life.

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Jane
Mar
7

Jane

An intimate portrait of Jane Goodall, a trailblazer who defied odds to become one of the world's most admired conservationists.

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Row of Life
Mar
5

Row of Life

Marine veteran and Paralympian Angela Madsen attempted to row solo from LA to Hawaii in 2020. Her wide Deb supports her dangerous Pacific crossing from afar as Angela pursues her dream with unwavering determination.

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Jaws
Feb
28

Jaws

When a young woman is killed by a shark while skinny-dipping near the New England tourist town of Amity Island, an epic battle of man vs. nature begins.

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King Richard
Feb
26

King Richard

Armed with a clear vision and a brazen 78-page plan, Richard Williams is determined to write his daughters, Venus and Serena, into history.

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MacGillivray Freeman's Top Speed
Feb
19

MacGillivray Freeman's Top Speed

Discover what it takes to be the fastest in the world! Top Speed enters the lives of four uncommonly fast individuals who take daring risks, go to new extremes, and push the science of speed in the never-ending pursuit of human excellence and ultimate velocity.

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Miracle
Feb
5

Miracle

The inspiring story of the team that transcended its sport and united a nation with a new feeling of hope. Based on the true story of one of the greatest moments in sports history, this tale captures a time and place where differences could be settled by games and a cold war could be put on ice.

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Cool Runnings
Jan
31

Cool Runnings

Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get ready for the 2026 Winter Olympics with a screening of Cool Runnings at the Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach on January 31st!

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Yanuni
Jan
29

Yanuni

Join us on January 29 at Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach for a special screening of a CFMF 2025 featured film, Yanuni. YANUNI is an award-winning documentary supported by Leonardo DiCaprio, following Indigenous leader Juma Xipaia’s fight to protect the Amazon and her people.

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The American Southwest
Jan
24

The American Southwest

Join us on January 24 at Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach for a special screening of CFMF 2025 Best Spirit Award Winner, The American Southwest. The story of a wild and unforgettable journey down the mighty Colorado River. Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, the film highlights the region’s deep cultural history and the crucial need to better manage the river for both wildlife and society to thrive. 

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Pressure Drop
Jan
22

Pressure Drop

Join us on January 22 at Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach for a special screening of Teton Gravity Research’s latest film, Pressure Drop. From Norway to Jackson Hole, Pressure Drop follows the world's top skiers and snowboarders through deep powder, huge cliffs, and iconic lines.

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Just Mercy
Jan
17

Just Mercy

Join us on January 17 at Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach for an MLK Day screening of Just Mercy, a powerful story of a lawyer defending prisoners against a broken justice system.

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From Embers
Jan
10

From Embers

Join us for a screening of From Embers at Rivian South Coast Theater, with special guests including Laguna Beach director and writer Kate Bohan, a moving film about grief, family, resilience, and unexpected human connection.

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First Descents
Jan
8

First Descents

Join us for a screening of First Descents at Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach, featuring two award-winning films by The North Face that celebrate exploration, resilience, and mountain adventure.

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The Tale of Silyan
Jan
3

The Tale of Silyan

Join us at Rivian South Coast Theater on January 3, 2026, for a National Bird Day screening of The Tale of Silyan, a powerful documentary on migration and conservation.

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The Polar Express
Dec
20

The Polar Express

Join us for a screening of The Polar Express, the beloved holiday film about a young boy’s magical journey to the North Pole and the lessons he discovers about courage, friendship, and the true spirit of Christmas.

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Dec
18

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Join us for a festive screening of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the classic story of the Grinch who sets out to steal holiday cheer from Whoville—only to discover the true spirit of the season.

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Iris And The Shade's "Feliz Navi-dawgs"
Dec
13

Iris And The Shade's "Feliz Navi-dawgs"

Join Rivian and Iris and The Shade for the Feliz Navi-dawgs Charity Concert Series and Art Market—an evening of live music, local art, and community support for shelter dogs in need. This annual event benefits GreenDog Foundation, a 501(c)(3) rescue dedicated to saving at-risk and abandoned dogs. Enjoy performances, local artists, a raffle, snacks, and the chance to meet adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes. Doors at 6:30pm.

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Laguna Beach: The Greeter Documentary
Dec
6

Laguna Beach: The Greeter Documentary

Join us at the Rivian South Coast Theater’s 2-year anniversary as we celebrate Laguna Beach’s iconic Greeter. The Greeter documentary traces 125 years of this beloved tradition, exploring the people who carried it forward and the spirit of joy, acceptance, and community that defines Laguna Beach.

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It’s a Wonderful Life
Dec
4

It’s a Wonderful Life

Join us for a special screening of It’s a Wonderful Life the night before Laguna Beach Hospitality Night. Frank Capra’s timeless classic follows George Bailey as a guardian angel shows him how profoundly his life has shaped the town of Bedford Falls.

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