Ralphie, a young boy growing up in the '40's, dreams of owning a Red Rider BB gun. He sets out to convince the world this is the perfect gift. But along the way, he runs into opposition from his parents, his teacher, and even good 'ol Santa Claus himself.

Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy/Family/Christmas
Runtime: 1h 38min
Stars: Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Scott Schwartz
Admission: $7 at the door or flash your pass.
 
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The Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) is happy to sponsor this free holiday movie. Come in from the cold and enjoy this Christmas classic in the beautiful Chatham Capitol Theatre.
 
The Polar Express is an enchanting holiday tale of a young boy who doubts that Santa Claus truly exists. On one special Christmas Eve, as the boy skeptically waits for the sound of sleigh bells, a magical train appears outside his home and the conductor invites him aboard. What lies ahead is an extraordinary adventure of self-discovery through which the young boy learns that for those who believe, the wonders of life never fade. This beautifully made film, based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg, will become a holiday tradition your family will enjoy for generations.


Rating: G
Genre: Animation/Family/Adventure
Runtime: 1h 40min
Stars: Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter 
Admission: Free
 
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The Chatham Goodfellows is happy to sponsor a free showing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas."  This special event will help commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Goodfellows in Chatham. There will be prizes, and even a special appearance of the Grinch himself.

This is a free movie, all they ask is that you bring a can good or a box of macaroni and cheese.

Delightful, hilarious and charming new live-action comedy fantasy: A curmudgeonly recluse whose heart is two sizes too small, the Grinch resides in his cave high atop Mt. Crumpit with his dog Max, and plenty of lettuce juice, extra virgin castor oil and sour milk for sustenance. Annoyed by the out-of-control Christmas festivities in Whoville, the Grinch conspires to deprive the Who's of their favorite holiday, but comes to learn that the spirit of Christmas goes much deeper than tinsel and toys.

Rating: PG
Genre: Family/Comedy
Runtime: 1h 44min
Stars: Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Kelley
Admission: $7 at the door or flash your pass.
 
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Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) has been Santa Claus for the past eight years, and his loyal elves consider him the best Santa ever. But Santa's got problems (he's even mysteriously losing weight) and things quickly go south when he finds out that his son, Charlie, has landed on this year's "naughty" list. Desperate to help his son, Scott heads back home, leaving a substitute Claus to watch over things at the Pole. But when the substitute institutes some strange redefinitions of naughty and nice, putting Christmas at risk, it's up to Scott to return with a new bag of magic to try to save Christmas.

Rating: G
Genre: Comedy/Fantasy/Family
Runtime: 1h 44min
Stars: Tim Allen, Kevin Pollak, Molly Shannon
Admission: $7 at the door or flash your pass.
 
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A human baby raised as an elf. A city where no one remembers the true meaning of Christmas. Will Ferrell (Saturday Night Live, Superstar) stars as Buddy, a human raised in the North Pole to be an elf. After wreaking havoc in the elf community due to his size, Buddy heads to New York City to find his place in the world, and track down his father. But life in the big city is not all sugarplums and candy canes. His father is a "Scrooge" and his eight-year-old stepbrother doesn't believe in Santa. Even the snowmen aren't friendly in New York. In fact, they don't even speak. Worst of all, everyone has forgotten the true meaning of Christmas, and it's up to Buddy and his simple elf ways to win over his family, realize his destiny and, ultimately, save Christmas for New York and the world.

Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy/Holidays
Runtime: 1h 35min
Stars: Will Ferrell, Edward Asner, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel
Admission: $7 at the door or flash your pass.
 
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Give the gift of movies at the Chatham Capitol Theatre! 2025 Movie Night Passes are now on sale. A year of movies for $60! Flash your pass for entry to Capitol Theatre movie nights and matinees.

Valid for one admission to all Chatham Capitol Theatre Wednesday* movie nights and matinees throughout 2025 (*except July and August, when movies are shown on Thursdays), plus Summer Movies for Kids (July - August 2025). Check website for dates, times and selections, as well as blackout dates.