Cinema at Warwick Arts Centre

Warwick Arts Centre offers an exciting cinema programme for film lovers - young and old! Discover a mix of family-friendly films, animated classics, blockbusters, indie gems, timeless classics and more.

Cinema at Warwick Arts Cinema | Family Film Screenings in Coventry

Whether you're after the latest hit or a cinematic adventure through diverse genres, experience the best of cinema in Coventry. Check back here for details of upcoming screenings! Looking for something to do in the school holidays? Head to Warwick Arts Centre cinema for the latest family friendly films. 

Arrietty

• Film: Arrietty (U)

• Date: Sat 24th - Thu 29th October 2026

• Venue: Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7FD

• Booking: Click here to get your tickets!

Studio Ghibli’s sumptuous animation adapts Mary Norton’s beloved children’s book The Borrowers. In a hidden world beneath the floorboards, tiny people live out of sight of humans. But when brave Arrietty is spotted by a human boy, a friendship blossoms into a heartwarming adventure.

Accessible & Relaxed Screenings: Relaxed screenings run Sat 24th Oct at 2pm and Mon 26th Oct at 4.30pm, with lowered sound, lights slightly up, chill-out space and noise-cancelling headphones available - ideal for families, young children and anyone who would enjoy a more relaxed cinema environment.

Casper

• Film: Casper (12A)

• Date: Sat 31st October 2026 | 2pm

• Venue: Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7FD

• Booking: Click here to get your tickets!

Reunite with Casper the Friendly Ghost in Brad Siberling’s whimsical, gently spooky 1995 comedy about a kindly young spirit who just wants a pal! Casper peacefully haunts Whipstaff Manor, but when afterlife specialist James arrives with his teenage daughter Kat, Casper promptly falls for her, and his mischievous poltergeist uncles complicate things.

Accessible & Relaxed Screenings: A relaxed screening runs Sat 31st Oct at 2pm, with lowered sound, lights slightly up, chill-out space and noise-cancelling headphones available - ideal for families, young children and anyone who would enjoy a more relaxed cinema environment.

Ghosts: The Possession of Button House

• Film: Ghosts: The Possession of Button House (PG)

• Date: Fri 23rd - Thu 29th October 2026

• Venue: Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7FD

• Booking: Click here to get your tickets!

The beloved, award-winning BBC comedy Ghosts is set to haunt the big screen! The original writers and creators return, joined by Lolly Adefope, Charlotte Ritchie and Kiell Smith-Bynoe, in a superbly spooky feature-length family adventure.

Accessible Screenings: Captioned screenings run Fri 23rd Oct at 4.30pm, Sun 25th Oct at 2.15pm, Tue 27th Oct at 4.30pm and Thu 29th Oct at 4.30pm.

About Warwick Arts Cinema

Warwick Arts Cinema is part of Warwick Arts Centre, one of the Midlands’ largest arts venues located on the University of Warwick campus. It features three cinema screens and presents a broad film programme - from mainstream and independent features to international films, documentaries and family favourites.

The cinema is designed to be inclusive and accessible for all audience members, with facilities to support accessible performances and relaxed film experiences.

Check the cinema listings on the Warwick Arts Centre website to see full showtimes, ticketing and further programme details.

Did you know? Warwick Arts Centre has a brilliant programme of theatre, music and activities for families. Click here to find out more.