This week at the Harbor Theater

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 3:00pm

Story Location:
185 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
United States

“One Life” - (PG13; 1 hour, 49 minutes) - Based on the book, “If It’s Not Impossible…: The Life of Sir Nicholas Winton “ by Barbara Winton, the film tells the incredible, emotional true story of Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton (Johnny Flynn), a young London broker who visits Prague in December 1938. In a race against time, Winton convinces Trevor Chadwick (Alex Sharp) and Doreen Warriner (Romola Garai) of the British Committee for Refugees in Czechoslovakia to rescue hundreds of predominantly Jewish children before Nazi occupation closes the borders. Fifty years later, Nicky (Anthony Hopkins) is haunted by the fate of the children he wasn’t able to bring to safety in England. It’s not until the BBC show “That’s Life!” re-introduces him to some of those he helped rescue that he finally begins to come to terms with the guilt and grief he carried — all the while skyrocketing from anonymity to a national hero. Wednesday, April 10, 2 p.m. (OCAP), Thursday, April 11, 7 p.m.

“Bob Marley: One Love” - (PG13; 1 hour, 44 minutes) - This film honors the legacy of an iconic figure whose message of love and unity continues to resonate across generations. Experience Bob's remarkable journey and revolutionary music on the big screen for the first time. Produced in collaboration with the Marley family, this film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as the legendary musician and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita. Opens Friday, April 12 playing at 7 p.m. and  Saturday, April 13;  Sunday, April 14, 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2 p.m. (OCAP), Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m.

“Kingsley Ben-Adir catches the spirit of the Jamaican legend who became the face and voice of reggae and the Rastafarian conscience of his people.” – Peter Travers, ABC News

“Kung Fu Panda 4” - (PG; 1 hour, 34 minutes) -  Family Film Special Deal: Two free passes and two small popcorns are available to families for each show. After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior (Golden Globe nominee Jack Black), is called upon by destiny to... give it a rest already. More specifically, he's tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. That poses a couple of obvious problems. First, Po knows as much about spiritual leadership as he does about the paleo diet, and second, he needs to quickly find and train a new Dragon Warrior before he can assume his new lofty position. Even worse, there's been a recent sighting of a wicked, powerful sorceress, Chameleon (Oscar® winner Viola Davis), a tiny lizard who can shapeshift into any creature, large or small. And Chameleon has her greedy, beady little eyes on Po's Staff of Wisdom, which would give her the power to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm. So, Po’s going to need some help. He finds it (kinda?) in the form of crafty, quick-witted thief Zhen (Golden Globe winner Awkwafina), a corsac fox who really gets under Po’s fur but whose skills will prove invaluable. In their quest to protect the Valley of Peace from Chameleon’s reptilian claws, this comedic odd-couple duo will have to work together. In the process, Po will discover that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places. Opens Friday, April 12, 4 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2 p.m., Sunday, April 14, 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, 10 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2 p.m.

“The balance between action and humor is just right, with a very funny bulls in a china shop moment and a precariously balanced tavern. And Po is, as always, an appealing hero, always on the side of helping others but still with more to learn.” – Nell Minow, Movie Mom

Coming soon:  Exhibition on Screen: “John  Singer Sargent - Fashion & Swagger” - April 19.

Harbor Theater is open for 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesday (OCAP – Open Caption Screening) and Sunday; shows Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for members and children under 18. ADA-mandated Audio Descriptive (AD) and Closed Caption (CC) devices are available for the visually and hearing-impaired. Inquire at the concession stand.