A cringe comedy complete with sharp social satire, “Friendship,” opening Friday at Lincoln Theater, is a darkly hilarious film starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd. As new friends that spiral into absurd and unsettling territory, Robinson's performance delivers a masterclass in awkwardness, while Rudd provides a perfect foil, making for a dynamic and unpredictable duothat will leave you laughing and reflecting long after the credits roll.  

“Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” (R; 1 hour, 34 minutes - In French & English w/ English subtitles) Agathe, hopelessly clumsy yet charming and full of contradictions, finds herself in desperate singlehood. Her dream is to experience love akin to a Jane Austen novel and her ultimate aspiration is to become a writer. Instead, she spends her days selling books in the legendary British Bookshop, Shakespeare & Co, in Paris. Invited to the Jane Austen Writers' Residency in England, she must confront her insecurities to finally fulfill her ambition of becoming a novelist and put an end to wasting her sentimental life.Final showtimesThursday, June 26 at 2 and 7 p.m. Presented in partnership with Strong Hancock Funeral Home. 

“Friendship”(R; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - Suburban dad Craig falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor, as Craig's attempts to make an adult male friend threaten to ruin both of their lives.Tim Robinson expands his exquisitely painful cringe comedy style to feature length with seamless results in this toxic bromance that'll make audiences laugh and wince in equal measure.  Starring Paul Rudd. Playing Friday, June 27 at 2 and 7 p.m., Saturday, June 28 at 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday, June 29 at 12:30 p.m., and Wednesday, July 2 at 2 and 7 p.m. Presented in partnership with Horch Roofing. 

Free - "Pride" (R; 1 hour, 54 minutes) - Realizing that they share common foes in Margaret Thatcher, the police and the conservative press, London-based gays and lesbians lend their support to striking coal miners in 1984 Wales. Based on a true story. Starring Bill Nighy. Playing one screening only, Sunday, June 29 at 5 p.m. Presented in partnership with Lincoln County Unity and Community Pride and Healthy Lincoln County. 

Coming soon – Tickets on sale now: "Independence Day" (PG-13) July 3; "The Phoenician Scheme" (PG-13) opens July 4; Free - Talking Aquaculture in Maine: Scallops, July 7; Y Arts Presents: Disney's Aladdin Jr., July 17 

Tickets are available in advance through the theater’s online box office at www.LincolnTheater.org. Any remaining tickets are available at the door beginning 30 minutes before showtime. Movie tickets are $10 Adult and $7 LT Member and Youth 18 and under. Special event ticket prices vary. Wednesday matinee screenings contain Open Captions unless otherwise specified. Information on all programs is available by visiting our website at LincolnTheater.org. To stay current on all films and events, please sign up for our weekly email newsletter by visiting LincolnTheater.org or emailing us at info@LincolnTheater.org, and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater Street in downtown Damariscotta. Curtain going up!