Kennedy School Theater

At Kennedy School

5736 NE 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97211
(503) 249-3983
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Prices:

$6 per person, $4 children 12 & under - kids 2 & under are free

All ages before 5pm, minor with parent or guardian after 5pm

 Closed Caption

Movie Specials


Baby Blockbusters:
Join us for the first show every Thursday for our Baby Blockbusters, featuring PG-13 and R rated movies at lower volumes and slightly brighter lighting, for a baby-friendly, parent-approved viewing experience. Grab a burger, catch a movie and unwind. And if the baby cries, you won’t have to worry about rushing out.

Now Playing

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Elf

(97) Running time: 97 minutes

After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity.

Buy Tickets For Tuesday, December 16
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Gremlins

(106) Running time: 106 minutes

A boy inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town.

Buy Tickets For Tuesday, December 16
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Coming Soon

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One Battle After Another

(R) Running time: 161 minutes

When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own's daughter.

Starting On Wednesday December 17
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A Christmas Story

(PG) Running time: 94 minutes

Ralphie has to convince his parents, his teacher, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect gift for the 1940s.

Starting On Friday December 19
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

(PG13) Running time: 97 minutes

The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster.

Starting On Friday December 19
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Kennedy Tolkien Day Pass

(PG-13) Running time: 50 minutes

This ticket will get you a bracelet so that you can go to all three movies and you can save your seat between films. An Unexpected Journey 12pm The Desolation of Smaug 3:30pm The Battle of the Five Armies 7pm 50% of the ticket revenue will go to benefit the Oregon Food Bank. You are also welcome to bring in a canned food donation.

Starting On Saturday January 10
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

(PG-13) Running time: 169 minutes

Bilbo Baggins is swept into a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever ... Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's "precious" ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities ... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to ...

Starting On Saturday January 10
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

(PG-13) Running time: 144 minutes

After the Dragon leaves the Lonely Mountain, the people of Lake-town see a threat coming. Orcs, dwarves, elves and people prepare for war. Bilbo sees Thorin going mad and tries to help. Meanwhile, Gandalf is rescued from the Necromancer's prison and his rescuers realize who the Necromancer is.

Starting On Saturday January 10
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

(PG-13) Running time: 161 minutes

The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug. Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring.

Starting On Saturday January 10
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About Kennedy School Theater

Feature films with a slice and a brew...

Comfy old sofas, armchairs and tables for two make for memorable movie-going experiences at Kennedy School. And we're not talking about science class documentaries, either. Nowadays, this former school auditorium is home to nightly showings of second-run feature films and more.

The auditorium features murals representing the remarkable history of Kennedy School and its surrounding neighborhood. Ample space allows up to 300 fans of the silver screen to take in a flick — made all the more enjoyable with the addition of our handcrafted ales, wines and spirits along with pub fare, delivered to you during the show from the adjacent Theater Bar.

Whether visiting Kennedy School Theater to enjoy the movies you missed at the big cinema multiplex or taking in a movie as part of an overnight stay, you're bound to have a different experience at the Kennedy School than at just about any other movie theater around.

Accommodations Closed Captioning 

Our theater offers a quality entertainment experience for deaf, hard of hearing and vision impaired guests. Our movie showings are closed captioned, and we offer individual Captiview closed caption devices. In addition, we offer two types of headphones: hearing impaired headphones that amplify the dialogue, or visual impaired headphones that describe the scenery and action. Just inquire before showtime to use any of these devices. Our theater is wheelchair accessible. Please inquire if you need assistance.

Online Ticket Questions

If you purchased a ticket accidentally, for the wrong show or theater, or need a refund for any other reason, please call us at (503) 249-3983 for assistance.

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Menu

As the lounge and lobby of Kennedy School's movie theater, the Theater Bar (set in a former classroom) is an inviting location for a quick drink before the show or slices of pizza at a table for two.

We serve everything from pizzas to burgers to popcorn and candy. Orders are delivered to your table during the show so you don't miss the movie.