Summer of '86
Step into a cinematic time capsule as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the films of 1986. Journey back to a year bursting with bold storytelling, iconic characters, unforgettable soundtracks, and films from master filmmakers. Join us all summer long as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of a year that helped shape the future of film—one unforgettable reel at a time.
True Stories
- Today, Jul 21
Director: David Byrne Run Time: 89 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 1986
Starring: Annie McEnroe, David Byrne, Jo Harvey Allen, John Goodman, Spalding Gray
A Completely Cool, Multi-Purpose Movie.
The Color of Money
- Wed, Jul 22
- Fri, Jul 24
- Sat, Jul 25
- Sun, Jul 26
Director: Martin Scorsese Run Time: 119 min. Rating: R Release Year: 1986
Starring: Helen Shaver, John Turturro, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Paul Newman, Tom Cruise
The Hustler isn't what he used to be. But he has the next best thing. A kid who is.
Big Trouble in Little China
- Wed, Jul 29
- Fri, Jul 31
- Sat, Aug 1
- Sun, Aug 2
Director: John Carpenter Run Time: 100 min. Rating: PG-13 Release Year: 1986
Starring: Dennis Dun, James Hong, Kim Cattrall, Kurt Russell, Victor Wong
Jack Burton's in for some serious trouble and you're in for some serious fun.
The Mosquito Coast
- Wed, Aug 5
- Sat, Aug 8
- Sun, Aug 9
- Mon, Aug 10
Director: Peter Weir Run Time: 119 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 1986
Starring: Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, Hilary Gordon, Jadrien Steele, River Phoenix
He never bargained for what he found.
Labyrinth
- Sat, Aug 8
- Sun, Aug 9
Director: Jim Henson Run Time: 101 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 1986
Starring: Christopher Malcolm, David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Shelley Thompson, Toby Froud
Where everything seems possible and nothing is what it seems.
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
- Wed, Aug 12
Director: Richard Pryor Run Time: 97 min. Rating: R Release Year: 1986
Starring: Art Evans, Barbara Williams, Debbie Allen, Fay Hauser, Richard Pryor
A comic with one eye on his audience and another eye on the truth.
Legend
- Wed, Aug 19
Director: Ridley Scott Run Time: 89 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 1986
Starring: Alice Playten, David Bennent, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, Tom Cruise
There may never be another dawn.
Something Wild
- Wed, Aug 26
Director: Jonathan Demme Run Time: 114 min. Rating: R Release Year: 1986
Starring: George 'Red' Schwartz, Jeff Daniels, Margaret Colin, Melanie Griffith, Ray Liotta
Something Different. Something Daring. Something Dangerous.
Down by Law
- Wed, Sep 2
Director: Jim Jarmusch Run Time: 106 min. Rating: R Release Year: 1986
Starring: Ellen Barkin, John Lurie, Nicoletta Braschi, Roberto Benigni, Tom Waits
It's not where you start - It's where you start again.
Aliens
- Wed, Sep 9
Director: James Cameron Run Time: 154 min. Rating: R Release Year: 1986
Starring: Carrie Henn, Lance Henriksen, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, Sigourney Weaver
This time it's war.
Flight of the Navigator
- Sat, Sep 12
Director: Randal Kleiser Run Time: 90 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 1986
Starring: Cliff DeYoung, Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Sarah Jessica Parker, Veronica Cartwright
David Freeman is eight years late for dinner, and his family wants to know why. But David's got an absolutely fantastic excuse.
Manhunter: The Final Cut
- Tue, Sep 15
- Thu, Sep 17
Director: Michael Mann Run Time: 122 min. Rating: R Release Year: 1986
Starring: Brian Cox, Dennis Farina, Kim Greist, Tom Noonan, William L. Petersen
It's just you and me now, sport…
Highlander
- Wed, Sep 16
Director: Russell Mulcahy Run Time: 116 min. Rating: R Release Year: 1986
Starring: Beatie Edney, Christopher Lambert, Clancy Brown, Roxanne Hart, Sean Connery
There can be only one.