COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHTS
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.
Lahaina: Voices of Change
Strengthen connection, deepen understanding, and support a community rebuilding forward.
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.
Disney's Lilo & Stitch
A wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.
Preserved
Preserved unveils Vermejo—a 558,000-acre living laboratory where rarely seen wildlife behaviors unfold.
MacGillivray Freeman's Super Human Body
Narrated by Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey, the film explores the inner workings of the human body and the incredible breakthroughs in science and medical technologies that are allowing us to live longer, healthier lives.
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.
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.
Girl Climber
Professional climber Emily Harrington free-climbs the 3,000-foot Golden Gate route on Yosemite’s El Capitan in under 24 hours.
Jane
An intimate portrait of Jane Goodall, a trailblazer who defied odds to become one of the world's most admired conservationists.
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.
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.
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.
The Art of the Tide with Jim Olarte & Hobie
As part of Rivian’s Design Electric Weekend, we are bringing together the visionaries who turn the ocean’s energy into art and innovation.
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.
Everything Everywhere All At Once
Join us in celebrating Lunar New Year with a screening of the Academy Award-winning film, Everything Everywhere All At Once.
Friday Night Lights
In a small Texas town where high school football looms large, coach Eric Taylor leads through wins and losses both on and off the field.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Flashback Heart Attack, An 80s Year-End Celebration
Join Rivian + Coast Film Festival and say goodbye to 2025 with a rewind! Experience Flashback Heart Attack for one electric night of unforgettable music.
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.
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.
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.
MacGillivray Freeman's Journey Into Amazing Caves with Special Guests
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.
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.
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.
