DC's Master Outdoor Movie Calendar for Summer 2017
The outdoor movie scene in DC this summer has something for everyone, from classic oldies to more recent rom-coms. Pack your picnic blanket, some snacks, and maybe even smuggle in a little booze for a chill evening under the stars in the nation’s capital.
This Bubble Tea Is Set on Fire
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Dec 31 Wed
Me Before You Bring your tissues.
Capitol Riverfront
Me Before You Capitol Riverfront Bring your tissues.
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Dec 31 Wed
Field of Dreams What’s more representative of summer than baseball, cornfields, and Kevin Costner?
NoMa Summer Screen
Field of Dreams NoMa Summer Screen What’s more representative of summer than baseball, cornfields, and Kevin Costner?
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Dec 31 Wed
500 Days of Summer Two ridiculously good-looking people have a whirlwind summer romance.
Golden Cinema Series
500 Days of Summer Golden Cinema Series Two ridiculously good-looking people have a whirlwind summer romance.
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Dec 31 Wed
The Matrix Freedom Plaza’s theme this summer “Can I Kick It?” featuring martial arts films.
Freedom Plaza
The Matrix Freedom Plaza Freedom Plaza’s theme this summer “Can I Kick It?” featuring martial arts films.
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Dec 31 Wed
The American President Michael Douglas. Annette Bening. Politics. Sparks fly, drama ensues.
NoMa Summer Screen
The American President NoMa Summer Screen Michael Douglas. Annette Bening. Politics. Sparks fly, drama ensues.
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Dec 31 Wed
Sister Act Whoopi Goldberg joins a convent and leads a talented group of singing nuns.
Capitol Riverfront
Sister Act Capitol Riverfront Whoopi Goldberg joins a convent and leads a talented group of singing nuns.
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Dec 31 Wed
The Last Dragon Another martial arts flick karate chops its way onto the screen.
Freedom Plaza
The Last Dragon Freedom Plaza Another martial arts flick karate chops its way onto the screen.
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Dec 31 Wed
Doctor Strange Benedict Cumberbatch has to choose between a life of riches and status or becoming a powerful sorcerer and saving the world. Tough choice.
Capitol Riverfront
Doctor Strange Capitol Riverfront Benedict Cumberbatch has to choose between a life of riches and status or becoming a powerful sorcerer and saving the world. Tough choice.
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Dec 31 Wed
The Princess Bride This quirky cult-classic fairytale.
Golden Cinema Series
The Princess Bride Golden Cinema Series This quirky cult-classic fairytale.
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Dec 31 Wed
Big Trouble in Little China Kurt Russell plays an all-American truck driver caught up in an centuries-old battle in Chinatown.
Freedom Plaza
Big Trouble in Little China Freedom Plaza Kurt Russell plays an all-American truck driver caught up in an centuries-old battle in Chinatown.
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Dec 31 Wed
Secret Life of Pets Ever wonder what your pets do when you leave the house? Catch this flick to find out.
Capitol Riverfront
Secret Life of Pets Capitol Riverfront Ever wonder what your pets do when you leave the house? Catch this flick to find out.
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Dec 31 Wed
Dirty Dancing Make sure nobody puts you in a corner and arrive early for a good seat.
Golden Cinema Series
Dirty Dancing Golden Cinema Series Make sure nobody puts you in a corner and arrive early for a good seat.
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Dec 31 Wed
Love & Friendship The first event in Dumbarton’s Jane Austen Film Festival stars Kate Beckinsale as Lady Susan Vernon.
Dumbarton House
Love & Friendship Dumbarton House The first event in Dumbarton’s Jane Austen Film Festival stars Kate Beckinsale as Lady Susan Vernon.
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Dec 31 Wed
All the President's Men Timely.
NoMa Summer Screen
All the President's Men NoMa Summer Screen Timely.
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Dec 31 Wed
Coming to America Eddie Murphy’s classic tale of an African prince trying to find love in New York.
Union Market DC
Coming to America Union Market DC Eddie Murphy’s classic tale of an African prince trying to find love in New York.
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Dec 31 Wed
Ghostbusters (2017) An all-female cast fighting ghosts with a Bill Murray cameo -- need we say more?
Golden Cinema Series
Ghostbusters (2017) Golden Cinema Series An all-female cast fighting ghosts with a Bill Murray cameo -- need we say more?
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Dec 31 Wed
A League of Their Own There’s still no crying in baseball.
Georgetown Sunset Cinema
A League of Their Own Georgetown Sunset Cinema There’s still no crying in baseball.
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Dec 31 Wed
Man of the Year Pay tribute to the dearly departed Robin Williams with this film about a talk show host who makes fun of American politics.
NoMa Summer Screen
Man of the Year NoMa Summer Screen Pay tribute to the dearly departed Robin Williams with this film about a talk show host who makes fun of American politics.
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Dec 31 Wed
Sense and Sensibility This movie is second only to Love, Actually when it comes to boasting a powerhouse British cast.
Dumbarton House
Sense and Sensibility Dumbarton House This movie is second only to Love, Actually when it comes to boasting a powerhouse British cast.
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Dec 31 Wed
Raiders of the Lost Ark Settle in for two hours of adventure with the first of the storied franchise.
Mitchell Park Films in the Field
Raiders of the Lost Ark Mitchell Park Films in the Field Settle in for two hours of adventure with the first of the storied franchise.
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Dec 31 Wed
Finding Dory One of the most lovable fish in the sea, Dory is back in the sequel to Finding Nemo.
Golden Cinema Series
Finding Dory Golden Cinema Series One of the most lovable fish in the sea, Dory is back in the sequel to Finding Nemo.
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Dec 31 Wed
Pride and Prejudice This is one book-to-movie adaptation everyone should see.
Dumbarton House
Pride and Prejudice Dumbarton House This is one book-to-movie adaptation everyone should see.
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Dec 31 Wed
Ferris Bueller's Day Off Join Ferris, Cameron, and Sloane as they try to escape Principal Rooney.
Golden Cinema Series
Ferris Bueller's Day Off Golden Cinema Series Join Ferris, Cameron, and Sloane as they try to escape Principal Rooney.
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Dec 31 Wed
Erin Brockovich America’s sweetheart graces the screen as a single-mom-turned-legal assistant-turned millionaire.
Georgetown Sunset Cinema
Erin Brockovich Georgetown Sunset Cinema America’s sweetheart graces the screen as a single-mom-turned-legal assistant-turned millionaire.
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Dec 31 Wed
The Ides of March George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, political intrigue.
NoMa Summer Screen
The Ides of March NoMa Summer Screen George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, political intrigue.
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Dec 31 Wed
La La Land Gosling and Emma Stone dance a bunch in the (almost) Best Picture winner.
Capitol Riverfront
La La Land Capitol Riverfront Gosling and Emma Stone dance a bunch in the (almost) Best Picture winner.
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Dec 31 Wed
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde Elle Woods is back, but she's left Harvard for DC.
NoMa Summer Screen
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde NoMa Summer Screen Elle Woods is back, but she's left Harvard for DC.
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Dec 31 Wed
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Harry Potter fans can get their wizardly fix with this spin-off.
Capitol Riverfront
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Capitol Riverfront Harry Potter fans can get their wizardly fix with this spin-off.
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Dec 31 Wed
Ratatouille Adults and kids alike can enjoy this Pixar creation about a gourmet chef who just happens to be a rat.
Mitchell Park Films in the Field
Ratatouille Mitchell Park Films in the Field Adults and kids alike can enjoy this Pixar creation about a gourmet chef who just happens to be a rat.
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Dec 31 Wed
Lee Daniels' The Butler Another one set in our great city, Forest Whitaker shows that life as a White House butler isn't all fun and games.
NoMa Summer Screen
Lee Daniels' The Butler NoMa Summer Screen Another one set in our great city, Forest Whitaker shows that life as a White House butler isn't all fun and games.
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Dec 31 Wed
Beauty and the Beast The live-action remake of the classic Disney tale.
Capitol Riverfront
Beauty and the Beast Capitol Riverfront The live-action remake of the classic Disney tale.
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Dec 31 Wed
White House Down The final showing in this politically themed series sees the nation’s government dissolve into chaos. Why does that sound so familiar?
NoMa Summer Series
White House Down NoMa Summer Series The final showing in this politically themed series sees the nation’s government dissolve into chaos. Why does that sound so familiar?
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Dec 31 Wed
Days of Thunder Kick off Labor Day weekend in a very American way with Tom Cruise and a heated NASCAR rivalry.
Union Market DC Drive-In
Days of Thunder Union Market DC Drive-In Kick off Labor Day weekend in a very American way with Tom Cruise and a heated NASCAR rivalry.
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