2026 Fall Festival Preview Day

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Thursday, September 10 at 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Do you want a better idea of what the Dietrich’s Fall Film Festival movies are about? Then come and see the trailers that hooked us and made us choose them.
Join us for this popular FREE pre-festival event and screen all the movie trailers of the films that will be featured during Fall Festival.
Discounted Concession!
Call the Dietrich at 570-836-1022 x3 for more information.
Admission: Free

Year: 2026

Genre: various

Rating: various

Length: various

Cast: various

9/10 1:00 PM

9/10 6:00 PM

2026-Fall Film Festival Opening Night Gala

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Friday, September 18. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Come out to the Dietrich’s Opening Night Gala. Bring your friends and enjoy food, two films, beer, wine, desserts and good fun.
Food provided by:
The Player’s Pub
Fireplace Restaurant
Ma Greenley’s BBQ
Samario’s Pizza
Tioga Bistro
Wine & beer provided by: Nimble Hill Winery & Brewery
Desserts provided by: T&C Grille/bakery 420
Call now! 570-836-1022x3 for tickets.
Admission: $40 in advance, $45 at the door

Year: 2026

Genre: Good times!

Rating: Great!

9/18 5:30 PM

2026 Fall Film Festival

2026 Fall Film Festival begins on Friday, September 18th and will run through Thursday, October 8th!
We'll be bringing in 21 of the year's best Independent and Foreign films for your viewing pleasure!
A wonderful variety of genres and subjects! Come and see them right here at the Dietrich-- repeatedly voted the BEST ART HOUSE IN NEPA!
Join us for PREVIEW DAY- Sept.10 at 1pm & 6pm -- and see ALL the previews for the coming Festival movies!
AND be sure to get your tickets and reserve your seats for OPENING NIGHT GALA on Friday, Sept.18. Don't miss out on the food and fun!
Please call 570-836-1022 x3 for tickets and/or more information!
We hope to see YOU at The Dietrich!

Year: 2026

Genre: various

Rating: various

9/18 7:00 PM

Tony

TONY-- An Opening NIght Feature!
Rating: R
Runtime: 106 min
Language: English
Director: Matt Johnson
Starring: Dominic Sessa, Antonio Banderas, Emilia Jones
Starring Dominic Sessa as world renowned celebrity chef and documentarian Anthony Bourdain and featuring Antonio Banderas, Tony is a coming of age story that follows his early career as he stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that shapes the course of his life. Tony is the rare biopic that presents an unflinching and raw portrayal of a man warts and all making it a fresh and profound approach to its subject matter.

Year: 2026

Genre: Drama/Biopic

Rating: R

Length: 1hr45min

Cast: Dominic Sessa, Antonio Banderas, Emilia Jones

9/22 2:15 PM

9/24 2:15 PM

9/30 7:00 PM

10/02 9:15 PM

10/07 12:00 PM

The Invite

The Invite- An Opening Night Feature!
Rating: R
Runtime: 117 min
Language: English, Spanish
Director: Olivia Wilde
Starring: Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton
The Invite follows Joe and Angela's marriage which is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down? An intelligent and incisive look at evolving relationships, The Invite pairs a sharp script with an exceptional ensemble, making this gathering one you won’t want to miss.

Year: 2026

Genre: Comedy

Rating: R

Length: 1hr45min

Cast: Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton

9/20 2:15 PM

9/23 12:00 PM

9/27 4:30 PM

10/01 4:15 PM

10/02 12:00 PM

10/04 5:00 PM

10/07 7:00 PM

American Pachuco: The Legend of Luiz Valdez

Rating: NR
Runtime: 92 min
Language: English, Spanish
Director: David Alvarado
Before Hollywood knew his name, Luis Valdez was staging plays from the back of a flatbed truck for striking farmworkers in Delano, California. American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez traces his unlikely rise, from founding El Teatro Campesino, to becoming the first Chicano director on Broadway with the incendiary Zoot Suit, to directing La Bamba. Narrated by Edward James Olmos, the film reveals the resistance behind one of American culture's most overlooked revolutions.

Year: 2026

Genre: Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Length: 1hr30min

9/23 5:00 PM

9/26 7:00 PM

10/02 7:00 PM

10/05 2:15 PM

10/08 12:00 PM

The Brink of War 2026

Rating: PG
Runtime: 117 min
Language: English
Director: Michael Russell Gunn
Starring: Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, J.K. Simmons
Starring Jeff Daniels and J.K. Simmons, The Brink of War is a tense political thriller that captures negotiations behind the scenes of two rival political powers. President Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals--or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting from advisors, intelligence agencies, and history itself, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace... or destruction.

Year: 2026

Genre: Drama

Rating: PG

Length: 2hr

Cast: Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, J.K. Simmons

9/19 4:30 PM

9/22 7:00 PM

9/24 4:30 PM

9/29 2:15 PM

10/02 12:00 PM

10/05 2:30 PM

Elijah Peel

Rating: PG- 13
Runtime: 117 min
Language: English
Director: Nathan Ross Murphy, Kevin D. Sepe
Starring: Robert Malcolm Cumming, Evelyn Grace Kite, Kevin Sorbo
Inspired by a true story, Elijah Peel follows a stadium-filling rock star whose life of fame and addiction comes to a sudden halt after a heart attack nearly costs him everything. During his recovery, Elijah encounters a remarkable young girl whose unwavering faith, radiant spirit, and wisdom beyond her years begin to break through the walls he has built around his heart. Through their unexpected bond, her extraordinary hope inspires Elijah to begin a powerful journey toward healing, reconciliation, and faith.

Year: 2026

Genre: Drama

Rating: PG-13

Length: 1hr50min

Cast: Robert Malcolm Cumming, Evelyn Grace Kite, Kevin Sorbo

9/19 2:30 PM

9/21 5:00 PM

9/24 12:00 PM

9/29 7:00 PM

10/01 2:15 PM

10/07 5:00 PM

Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio

Rating: NR
Runtime: 100 min
Language: English
Director: David Bickerstaff, Phil Grabsky
With first-hand testimony from the artist himself Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio unravels the story of one of history's most brilliant, complex and controversial figures. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and testimony from leading experts from around the world, Caravaggio immerses audiences in the hidden narratives of the artist's life, piecing together clues embedded within his incredible art. His astonishing paintings have captivated audiences for centuries. The intriguing self-depictions within his works -- sometimes disguised, sometimes in plain sight -- offer a rare window into his psyche and personal struggles.

Year: 2025

Genre: Art/Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Length: 1hr40min

9/20 12:00 PM

9/24 12:00 PM

9/30 4:30 PM

Hadestown: The Musical

Rating: NR
Runtime: 141min
Language: English
Director: Brett Sullivan
Starring: Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Amber Gray
Winner of eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and featuring the five original principals of the Broadway company, Hadestown: The Musical is a live recording of the hit stage production. The genre-defying new musical blends modern American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz to reimagine a sweeping ancient tale. Following two intertwining love stories -- that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone -- Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back.

Year: 2026

Genre: Musical

Rating: Not Rated

Length: 2hr22min

Cast: Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Amber Gray

9/24 7:00 PM

9/28 4:15 PM

10/04 12:00 PM

10/07 2:15 PM

The Kidnapping of Arabella

Rating: NR
Runtime: 117 min
Language: Italian
Director: Carolina Cavalli
Starring: Benedetta Porcaroli, Lucrezia Guglielmino, Chris Pine
The Kidnapping of Arabella follows Holly as she spends her days at her dead-end job fantasizing about holes in the space-time continuum and wondering where her life went wrong. When she meets Arabella, an eight-year-old rebel hoping to run away from her self-absorbed father, she becomes convinced their meeting is a cosmic sign, and that Arabella is, in fact, her past self sent back for a second chance. The two embark on an unconventional road trip between two lost souls who might be exactly what the other needs.

Year: 2025

Genre: Drama/Fiction

Rating: Not Rated

Length: 1hr45min

Cast: Benedetta Porcaroli, Lucrezia Guglielmino, Chris Pine

9/22 12:00 PM

9/25 12:00 PM

9/26 9:15 PM

9/29 2:30 PM

10/02 2:30 PM

10/06 7:00 PM

Horsegirls

Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 101 min
Language: English
Director: Lauren Meyering
Starring: Lillian Carrier, Jerod Haynes, Gretchen Mol
Horsegirls follows Margarita, a 22-year-old autistic woman balancing early adulthood, her first job, and the uncertainty surrounding her mother's health. When she discovers the world of competitive hobby horse dancing, what starts as curiosity becomes a lifeline of movement, craft, and community. As she trains and finds her footing, she gains greater confidence and autonomy, creating a future shaped less by expectation and more by her own rhythm, choices, and joy.

Year: 2026

Genre: Comedy/Drama

Rating: PG-13

Length: 1hr40min

Cast: Lillian Carrier, Jerod Haynes, Gretchen Mol

9/22 12:00 PM

9/25 2:15 PM

9/27 2:15 PM

10/01 12:00 PM

10/06 2:00 PM

The Last Picture Shows

Rating: NR
Runtime:78 min
Language: English
Director: Rustin Thompson
Filmmaker Rustin Thompson journeys into the American West on a search for traces of what was once a center of small-town life: the movie theater. On the trip, he finds long abandoned cinemas; movie houses that have fallen into disrepair; theaters recently closed, theaters struggling to hold on, and theaters that—thanks to their thoughtful caretakers—are not only surviving but thriving. The Last Picture Shows is not only a timely portrait of an industry in crisis, one facing the headwinds of consolidation, streaming, and the diminishing theatrical experience, but it also reminds viewers that even in vast cinema deserts, there are oases of community and gathering that remain, where the movie house continues to be a place of wonder, contemplation, and connection.

Year: 2026

Genre: Documentary

Rating: not rated

Length: 1hr20min

9/22 2:15 PM

9/28 7:15 PM

10/03 5:00 PM

10/06 12:00 PM

A Life Illuminated

Rating: NR
Runtime: 89 min
Language: English
Director: Tasha Van Zandt
A Life Illuminated follows trailblazing marine biologist Dr. Edie Widder--one of the first women in her field and one of the first humans to explore the ocean's twilight zone--as she descends 3,300 feet into the ocean's darkest depths. From capturing the first-ever footage of the elusive giant squid to unveiling the glowing mysteries of deep-sea bioluminescence, Edie embarks on her most daring quest yet: to document a bioluminescent phenomenon that could forever change how we understand life on Earth.

Year: 2025

Genre: Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Length: 1hr30min

9/21 2:15 PM

9/25 7:00 PM

10/01 7:00 PM

10/05 12:00 PM

The Marching Band

Rating: NR
Runtime: 102 min
Language: French, English, Italian
Director: Emmanuel Courcol
Starring: Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Lottin, Sarah Suco
The Marching Band follows a world-famous orchestra conductor who discovers the brother he never knew he had -- a school cafeteria worker who plays trombone in a local marching band. Detecting his brother's exceptional musical talent, he takes it upon himself to rectify the injustice of fate. The Marching Band is an equally hilarious and affecting crowd-pleaser full of sincerity and charm and a heartwarming story about the power of connections both familial and through music.

Year: 2024

Genre: Comedy/Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Length: 1hr40min

Cast: Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Lottin, Sarah Suco

9/21 7:00 PM

9/26 2:15 PM

9/28 2:00 PM

10/01 12:00 PM

10/05 4:30 PM

10/08 12:00 PM

Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World

Rating: NR
Runtime: 91 min
Language: English
Director: Sasha Waters
If poetry had a pop icon, Mary Oliver would be it. From a lonely childhood to literary fame, her poems inspired and spoke directly to contemporary anxieties and the human relationship with the natural world -- issues that feel especially pressing in an era of climate crisis, digital distraction, and social fragmentation. Featuring interviews with her close friends, including John Waters, never-before-seen personal photos, notebooks, and recitations of her work by Stephen Colbert, Steve Buscemi, and Oprah Winfrey, Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World considers the poet's long lifetime of work in context, capturing the uniqueness of her world and the natural beauty that inspired her.

Year: 2026

Genre: Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Length: 1hr30min

9/21 12:00 PM

9/24 2:15 PM

9/28 12:00 PM

10/04 2:45 PM

National Theater Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession

Rating: NR
Runtime: 120 min
Language: English
Director: Dominic Cooke
Starring: Imelda Staunton, Bessie Carter, Kevin Doyle
Five-time Olivier Award-winner Imelda Staunton joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter for the very first time in the National Theater Live production of Mrs. Warren’s Profession, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw's incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune -- but at what cost? Filmed live from the West End, this new production explores the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.

Year: 2025

Genre: Live Theatre

Rating: Not Rated

Length: 2hr

Cast: Imelda Staunton, Bessie Carter, Kevin Doyle

9/19 12:00 PM

9/25 4:30 PM

10/02 2:15 PM

10/05 7:00 PM

Peter Asher: Everywhere Man

Rating: NR
Runtime: 117 min
Language: English
Director: Daniel Geller, Dayna Goldfine
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man follows the extraordinary life of Peter Asher who has intersected with some of the greatest artists and musical moments of the last six decades. A child actor who became a pop star and then a manager and producer to the likes of James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt, he remains a vital creative force to this day. Featuring interviews with Paul McCartney, Carole King, Steve Martin and many more.

Year: 2025

Genre: Documentary/Music

Rating: Not Rated

Length: 2hr

9/21 2:15 PM

9/25 9:15 PM

9/29 12:00 PM

10/03 12:00 PM

10/08 2:00 PM

The Python Hunt

Rating: NR
Runtime: 91 min
Language: English
Director: Xander Robin
In an attempt to save the threatened ecosystem, the Florida government hosts an annual competition to remove invasive pythons from the Everglades. The Python Hunt follows the ten grueling nights when python-mania overtakes the Everglades as an eclectic group of amateur hunters contends with unforgiving terrain, aggressive nocturnal creatures and their own desires and demons that push them into the swamp, searching for slithering glory.

Year: 2025

Genre: Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Length: 1hr35min

9/19 9:30 PM

9/20 4:30 PM

9/23 7:00 PM

9/26 12:00 PM

9/30 2:30 PM

10/04 7:15 PM

10/08 4:30 PM

Reading Lolita in Tehran

Rating: NR
Runtime: 107 min
Language: Persian, English
Director: Eran Riklis
Starring: Golshifteh Farahani, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Mina Kavani
Based on the beloved memoir, Reading Lolita in Tehran tells the true story of a literature professor in revolutionary Iran who, amidst censorship and religious extremism, gathers seven of her most dedicated female students to immerse themselves in banned literary classics. Through their clandestine engagement with literature, they discover the transformative power of storytelling, forging paths toward personal freedom and resilience in an oppressive world.

Year: 2024

Genre: Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Length: 1hr50min

Cast: Golshifteh Farahani, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Mina Kavani

9/22 4:30 PM

9/25 2:15 PM

9/27 12:00 PM

9/29 12:00 PM

10/03 7:00 PM

The Rivals of Amziah King

Rating: R
Runtime: 130 min
Language: English
Director: Andrew Patterson
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Angelina LookingGlass, Kurt Russell
Starring Matthew McConaughey and Kurt Russell and set deep within the backwoods of rural Oklahoma, The Rivals of Amziah King follows charismatic and musically gifted Amziah King who herds a bluegrass-playing band of misfits while overseeing the premier honey-making operation in town. When Amziah's estranged foster daughter unexpectedly returns, he leaps at the possibility to renew the connection and create a family business. But the honey game is ruthless, and Amziah's rivals threaten to destroy everything he has built. What follows is a sprawling, unpredictable and genre blurring epic.

Year: 2025

Genre: Thriller/Crime

Rating: R

Length: 2hr11min

Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Angelina LookingGlass, Kurt Russell

9/20 7:00 PM

9/23 2:15 PM

9/29 4:30 PM

10/06 4:15 PM

The Salt Path

Rating: NR
Runtime: 115 min
Language: English
Director: Marianne Elliott
Starring: Gillian Anderson, Jason Isaacs, Denis Lill
The Salt Path is the profound true story of husband and wife, who have been forcibly removed from their home. They make the desperate decision to walk in the hope that, in nature, they will find solace and a sense of acceptance and begin a 630-mile trek along the beautiful but rugged Cornish, Devon and Dorset coastline. With depleted resources, only a tent and some essentials between them, every step along the path is a testament to their growing strength and determination. The Salt Path is an exhilarating, challenging, and liberating journey and a portrayal of home, how it can be lost and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.

Year: 2024

Genre: Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Length: 1hr55min

Cast: Gillian Anderson, Jason Isaacs, Denis Lill

9/19 7:00 PM

9/28 2:00 PM

9/30 12:00 PM

10/03 2:30 PM

10/05 12:00 PM

10/08 7:00 PM

Wild Inside

Rating: NR
Runtime: 96 min
Language: English
Director: Penny Lane
Wild Inside follows the events of February 2, 2023 when Flaco, a male eagle-owl, the largest species of owl in the world -- was discovered missing from his cage at the Central Park Zoo in Manhattan. Flaco who had lived his entire life in captivity is now embarking on a journey of the unknown. Wild Inside is a surprising story revealing the delight, concern, and fascination of millions in the city and beyond for Flaco and his well being.

Year: 2026

Genre: Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Length: 1hr36min

9/21 12:00 PM

9/25 12:00 PM

9/27 7:00 PM

10/02 5:00 PM

10/08 2:00 PM