Little Theater Films

Classic and world cinema in the Little Theater at Alameda High School. Every other Friday at 6pm. Free admission. Drinks at the door.

Now showing: Chinatown — Friday September 5, 6pm.
Free! 2200 Central Avenue, Alameda CA 94501.

Fall 2026

Chinatown (1974) Sept 5

Dir. Roman Polanski · 131 min · English

A private detective in 1930s Los Angeles is hired to follow a woman's husband. The case turns out to be about something else entirely.

Sunset Boulevard (1950) Sept 19

Dir. Billy Wilder · 110 min · English

A screenwriter hiding from debt collectors pulls into what looks like an abandoned mansion. The woman who lives there is Norma Desmond, a silent film star who stopped working in 1929 and hasn't really noticed.

Rear Window (1954) Oct 3

Dir. Alfred Hitchcock · 112 min · English

A photographer breaks his leg and spends his recovery watching his neighbors through the window. He starts to think the man across the courtyard has murdered his wife.

To Live (1994) Oct 17

Dir. Zhang Yimou · 133 min · Mandarin · English and Chinese subtitles

A man in 1940s China gambles away his family's house. By the time he wins it back, the country has changed enough that it doesn't matter anymore. Shown with English and Chinese subtitles, in partnership with the Chinese Language Department.

Dr. Strangelove (1964) Oct 31

Dir. Stanley Kubrick · 95 min · English

A US Air Force general goes insane and orders a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union without telling anyone. The President finds out from the Soviet ambassador.

Amores Perros (2000) Nov 14

Dir. Alejandro González Iñárritu · 154 min · Spanish · English and Spanish subtitles

Three people in Mexico City whose lives cross at a car accident: a teenager who has been entering his dog in fights to earn money, a model who is badly hurt in the crash, and an old man who makes his living as a hitman. Shown with English and Spanish subtitles, in partnership with the Spanish Department.

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FAQ

Is it really free?

Yes. Drinks are available for a small charge at the door.

Do I need to sign up or reserve a seat?

No. Just show up. Doors open at 5:45.

Are the foreign language films subtitled?

Yes, always in English. Films shown in partnership with a language department will also have subtitles in that language.

Can I come late?

The film starts at 6pm sharp. You can come in after it starts but we'd rather you didn't.

Who runs this?

It's a student club at Alameda High School. Questions or suggestions: films@littletheaterfilms.pages.dev

Will there be more screenings in the spring?

Yes, schedule to be announced.

Info

Little Theater, Alameda High School, 2200 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501. Every other Friday at 6pm. films@littletheaterfilms.pages.dev