Family-friendly movies under the stars will take place in various parks and locations this summer including Brooklyn Bridge Park, Fort Greene Park, Prospect Park and on Governors Island.
Sunset Park: Movies Under the Stars
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Friday, June 9, 2023, 9:00 p.m.–11:40 p.m, Central Lawn in Sunset Park
Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with Nakia and Everett Ross to forge a new path for their beloved kingdom. PG13-Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. Find out more here.
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Saturday, July 8th, 7:00pm-10:30pm, Brooklyn Army Terminal
Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru is just a 12-year-old boy in 1970s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement. When the infamous supervillain group, the Vicious 6, ousts their leader, Gru attempts to join their ranks but soon finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil. With Gru on the run, the Minions attempt to learn martial arts to help save him, and Gru discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends. Packed with the franchise’s signature subversive humor, Minions: The Rise of Gru features more thrilling action than any Despicable Me film ever before! Find out more here.
Greenpoint:Films on the Green | La Femme et le pantin
Saturday, June 23rd, 8:30pm-10:00pm, WNYC Transmitter Park, West St. bet. Kent St. and Greenpoint Ave.
*In French and Spanish with English subtitles At the traditional Seville feria, Eva dances the fandango and captures the attention of the wealthy and powerful Matteo Diaz, a bull breeder who finds it difficult to resist her charms. As their passions intertwine, Eva toys with Matteo’s affections, challenging his self-esteem and leading him on a quest to win her heart. Find out more here.
Red Hook: Movies Under the Stars | DC League of Super-Pets
Friday, June 30, 2023, 8:30 p.m.–10:15 p.m.
Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime side by side in Metropolis. However, Krypto must master his own powers for a rescue mission when Superman is kidnapped. Lawn Area – Richards St. and Verona St. in Coffey Park. Find out more here.
Movies With A View Brooklyn Bridge Park
Movies With A View returns this July! Movies take place on eight consecutive Thursdays in July and August, organized by Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. 2023 dates include July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17, and August 24 at Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn. Doors open at 6:00 PM, movies start at sundown. The theme this year will be “We Are Family”. Some movie titles will include: Despicable Me, E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Goodfellas, Psycho, Smoke Signals, Top Gun, and a public choice vote of The Addams Family (1991), Little Women(2019), or Romeo + Juliet (1996). Family-friendly movies:
July 6: E.T. Extra Terrestrial a 1982 sci-fi/family/adventure favorite, rated PG (profanity and some depictions of violence). The story follows a young boy named Elliott, who befriends an extraterrestrial creature stranded on Earth known simply as E.T.. Elliott helps him navigate the new, unfamiliar world of Earth and search for a way home, all while keeping his existence a secret. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film cast includes Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton, and Drew Barrymore. Pre-show music by DJ Edica+. BAM Film short: Nighty Night by Matt Porter.
August 10: Despicable Me a family-friendly animated comedy favorite, rated PG (rude humor and mild action). The movie follows longtime supervillain Gru as he formulates a plan to steal the Moon. He adopts three orphan girls to use as pawns in his plan, but finds his commitments change with his new family in tow. Directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud with voicework by Steve Carell as the infamous Gru, as well as Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, and Dana Gaier. Pre-show music by DJ Baby K. BAM Film short: Lost & Found by Andrew Goldsmith & Bradley Slabe.
August 24: will be a Public Choice with the following options: 90’s favorite The Addams Family (1991, comedy/fantasy, PG-13), Greta Gerwig’s Little Women (2019, romance/drama, PG), or Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet (1996, family/drama/romance, PG-13). Voting will open in early August. Pre-show music by DJ Devon James. BAM Film short: A Subway Story by Eugene Kolb.
Clinton Hill: Fab Flicks
Turning Red
Thursday, July 13th, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm, Jitu Weusi Plaza Brooklyn
A thirteen-year-old girl is torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the changes of adolescence. And as if the challenges were not enough, whenever she gets overly excited she transforms into a giant red panda. Find out more here.
Respect
Thursday ,September 7th, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center
Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career — from a child singing in her father’s church choir to her international superstardom — it’s the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice. PG13-Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. Find out more here.
Prospect Park: Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn
Spend your summer nights in Prospect Park with Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn, the free, outdoor movie series presented by Paramount+ and Brooklyn Magazine, in partnership with Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Prospect Park Alliance. The series will take place on Prospect Park’s Long Meadow for four consecutive Wednesdays starting July 26, and continues the longstanding summer movie series offered in Prospect Park for many years through the support of the Borough President.
Top Gun: Maverick
Wednesday, July 26, 6:30-8:30pm, Long Meadow 95 Prospect Park West Brooklyn
After thirty years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN’s elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it. PG13-Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. Find out more here.
Bring It On
Wednesday, August 2, 6:30-8:30pm, Long Meadow 95 Prospect Park West Brooklyn
A champion high school cheerleading squad discovers its previous captain stole all their best routines from another school and must scramble to compete at this year’s championships. PG13-Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. Find out more here.
The Nutty Professor (1996)
Wednesday, August 9, 6:30 – 8:30pm, Long Meadow 95 Prospect Park West Brooklyn
Good-hearted professor Sherman Klump takes a special chemical that turns him into the obnoxious Buddy Love. PG13-Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. Find out more here.
Guardians of the Galaxy
Wednesday, August 16, 6:30 – 8:30pm, Long Meadow 95 Prospect Park West Brooklyn
A group of intergalactic criminals must pull together to stop a fanatical warrior with plans to purge the universe. PG13-Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. Find out more here.
Fort Greene Park– Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn
Outdoor movie experience at Fort Greene Park! Paramount+ and Brooklyn Magazine, in collaboration with Borough President Antonio Reynoso and the Fort Greene Park Conservancy, present “Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn.” This summer series will bring you four consecutive Thursday evenings filled with nostalgic classics and feel-good favorites for all ages. Grab your blankets, pack some snacks, and get ready to enjoy movies under the stars with friends and family.
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
Thursday, June 29th, 6 – 10 pm, Fort Greene Park South Portland Avenue Brooklyn
Marcel, a 1-inch-tall shell, lives with his grandmother, Connie, the only residents of their town after their neighbors’ sudden, mysterious disappearance. When discovered by a guest amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans and a new hope of reuniting with his long-lost family. Find out more here.
House Party
Thursday, July 6th 6:00-10pm, Fort Greene Park South Portland Avenue Brooklyn
Aspiring club promoters and best buddies Damon and Kevin are barely keeping things together. Out of money, down on their luck and about to lose the roofs over their heads, they need a huge windfall to make their problems go away. They soon decide to host the party of the year at an exclusive mansion, which just happens to belong to none other than NBA superstar LeBron James. Rated R. Find out more here.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Thursday, July 13th 6:00-10:00pm, Fort Greene Park South Portland Avenue Brooklyn
Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with Nakia and Everett Ross to forge a new path for their beloved kingdom. PG13-Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. Find out more here.
RRR
Thursday, July 20th 6:00-10:00pm, Fort Greene Park South Portland Avenue Brooklyn
A tale of two legendary revolutionaries and their journey far away from home. After their journey they return home to start fighting back against British colonialists in the 1920s. PG13–Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. Find out more here.
Governors Island-Governors Island Arts & Film at Lincoln Center
Bend It Like Beckham
Friday, August 11th, Parade Ground, Governors Island
British Indian director Gurinder Chadha’s third feature tells the story of teenager Jess Bhamra (Parminder Nagra in a winning breakout performance), an avid soccer fan, dreams of living up to the example of her idol, star player David Beckham, against the wishes of her culturally conservative Punjabi elders. When new friend Jules (Keira Knightley) persuades her to join the local women’s team without her parents’ knowledge, Jess quickly wins the acceptance and respect of her teammates and their coach (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), but must struggle to reconcile her passion for the game with her family’s expectations. In the 21 years since its U.K. release, Chadha’s film — which remains the highest-grossing soccer film of all time, and boasts scene-stealing supporting performances by Anupam Kher, Archie Punjabi, and Juliet Stevenson — has continued to be hailed as a latter-day classic of its intersecting genres, simultaneously excelling as crowd-pleasing sports movie, winning romantic comedy, and heartfelt cross-cultural coming-of-age fable. PG13-Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. Find out more here.
McCarren Park: Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Sunday, August 20th, 6:00-10:00pm, McCarren Park 776 Lorimer Street Brooklyn
Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, “borrows” a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day journey through the streets of Chicago. On Ferris’ trail is high school principal Rooney (Jeffrey Jones), determined to catch him in the act. PG13–Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. Find out more here.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
Wednesday, August 30th, 6:00-10:00pm, McCarren Park 776 Lorimer Street Brooklyn
Ant-Man and the Wasp find themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that pushes them beyond the limits of what they thought was possible. PG13–Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. Find out more here.
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Wednesday, September 6th, 6:00-10:00pm, McCarren Park 776 Lorimer Street Brooklyn
When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight bizarre and bewildering dangers from the multiverse as the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Rated R. Find out more here.
The Big Lebowski
Wednesday, September 13th, 6:00-10:00pm, McCarren Park 776 Lorimer Street Brooklyn
Jeff `The Dude’ Leboswki is mistaken for Jeffrey Lebowski, who is The Big Lebowski. Which explains why he’s roughed up and has his precious rug peed on. In search of recompense, The Dude tracks down his namesake, who offers him a job. His wife has been kidnapped and he needs a reliable bagman. Aided and hindered by his pals Walter Sobchak, a Vietnam vet, and Donny, master of stupidity. Rated R. Find out more here.
The Seaport- Movies On The Water
Air Bud
Monday, June 12th, 7:30-9:30pm, The Rooftop at Pier 17, 89 South Street
Diffident in the wake of his father’s death, high schooler Josh (Kevin Zegers) struggles to adapt to his new home in Washington state. That all changes, however, when he signs up to be the school basketball team’s manager and discovers that his pet dog Bud, a stray golden retriever he took in, can play the sport amazingly well. After Bud joins the team, Josh’s life brightens considerably, until the dog’s former owner Norm Snively (Michael Jeter) returns in hopes of reclaiming the pooch. BEST FOR KIDS. Find out more here.
Jaws
Tuesday, July 25th, 7:30-9:30pm, The Rooftop at Pier 17, 89 South Street
An enormous great white shark terrorizes a summer resort town, where a police chief, a grizzled fisherman and an intrepid marine biologist realize they’re “gonna need a bigger boat” to battle the bloodthirsty beast. An Oscar winner for sound, editing and John Williams’ score. PG13–Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. Find out more here.
Step Up
Wednesday, August 16th, 7:30-9:30pm, The Rooftop at Pier 17, 89 South Street
In this teen tale full of dancing and romancing, a Baltimore tough guy teams with a haughty ballerina for a dance competition at her prestigious private school. PG13–Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. Find out more here.
Pitch Perfect
Thursday, September 21st, 7:30-9:30pm, The Rooftop at Pier 17, 89 South Street
A feisty college student gives her school’s a cappella group a much-needed makeover by adding some modern hits into the mix during the run-up to a big competition. PG13-Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. Find out more here.
