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AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH
Fri-Tues 12/19 - 12/23
11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm
12/24 - Christmas Eve
11:45am, 3:45pm
12/25 - Christmas Day
2:00pm, 6:00pm
Fri-Tues 12/26 - 12/30
11:45am, 3:45pm, 7:45pm
12/31 - NO MOVIES - THEATER OPEN FOR FIRST NIGHT ACTIVITIES
Thurs 1/1
11:45am, 3:45pm, 7:45pm
PG-13 | 3h 15m | Sci-Fi Epic
Visionary director James Cameron returns with the newest chapter in the Avatar saga, expanding the mythology of Pandora while exploring more volatile, emotionally complex storytelling. As Jake and Neytiri's family grapple with grief after Neteyam's death, they encounter a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe — the Ash People, led by the fiery Varang — as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges.
RENTAL FAMILY
FRIDAY 12/19 & Saturday 12/20
12:00pm
SUN 12/21 - Wed 12/24
11:00am
PG-13 | 1h 50m | Comedy/Drama
Set in modern-day Tokyo, "Rental Family" follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese "rental family" agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients' worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection.
FACKHAM HALL
FRIDAY 12/19 & Saturday 12/20
2:30pm
SUN 12/21 - TUE 12/23
1:30pm
R | 1h 37m | Comedy/Farce
If you're looking for a comedy with a little bite and a lot of mischief, Fackham Hall delivers. Set inside a grand British estate where manners are polished but morals are… flexible, the film follows a charming young rogue who falls for the wrong woman, stumbles into the wrong room, and somehow becomes the prime suspect in a murder he definitely didn’t plan on. With wink-wink humor, saucy innuendo, and a cast clearly having the time of their lives, this playful send-up of Downton Abbey is pure escapist fun — the kind of breezy, good-natured romp that reminds us why British farce never goes out of style.
HAMNET
2026 Golden Globes Nominee - Best Motion Picture - Drama
FRI 12/19 & SAT 12/20
4:30pm
SUN 12/21 - TUE 12/23
4:00pm
WEDNESDAY 12/24
1:30pm
R | 2h 05m | Drama/History
After her son Hamnet dies, aged eleven, Agnes Shakespeare is struck with intense grief. As she mourns with her husband William, the pair struggle to come to terms with the frailty of life and the ruthlessness of the plague. Set in 16th-century England, Agnes, a healer by trade, must find a way to move on with her life and provide for her other children.
SENTIMENTAL VALUE
2026 Golden Globes Nominee - Best Motion Picture - Drama
FRI 12/19 - TUE 12/23
7:00pm
WEDNESDAY 12/24
4:00pm
R | 2h 13m | Drama
Reviewers say 'Sentimental Value' is a deeply resonant film praised for its emotional authenticity, nuanced performances, and thoughtful exploration of family dynamics and generational trauma. The film is lauded for its strong script, cinematography, and the delicate balance it strikes between realism and artistic expression. However, some reviewers find the narrative complex and abstract, suggesting it could benefit from clearer exposition. Despite mixed opinions on its complexity, 'Sentimental Value' is widely regarded as a significant and impactful work in contemporary cinema.
MARTY SUPREME
12/25 Christmas Day
2:30pm, 5:30pm
Fri-Tues 12/26 - 12/30
11:00am, 2:00pm, 5:00pm, 8:00pm
12/31 - NO MOVIES - THEATER OPEN FOR FIRST NIGHT ACTIVITIES
Thurs 1/1
11:00am, 2:00pm, 5:00pm, 8:00pm
R | 2h 13m | Drama
Inspired by the unbelievable true story of ping-pong hustler Marty Reisman, Marty Supreme is a fast, funny, and slightly unhinged portrait of obsession, ego, and pure competitive drive. Timothée Chalamet throws himself into the role with ferocious energy, capturing a guy who treats table tennis like blood sport and reinvention like an art form. Directed by Josh Safdie, the film plays less like a traditional biopic and more like a character study in momentum—restless, stylish, and always one step ahead of the room. It’s about winning, sure—but more than that, it’s about the cost of never knowing when to stop.
FREE KIDS HOLIDAY MATINEES
PART OF THE CHATHAM ORPHEUM KIDS MATINEE SERIES
THE GRINCH
Sat-Wed 12/20 - 12/24
9:00am DOORS OPEN - 9:30am SHOWTIME
A cynical grump goes on a mission to ruin Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl's generous holiday spirit. This version of the holiday classic about the spirit of Christmas, and the indomitable power of optimism, is funny, heartwarming, and visually stunning.
SMALLFOOT
Fri-Tues 12/26 - 12/30
9:00am DOORS OPEN - 9:30am SHOWTIME
When a Yeti discovers a human and his fellow Yeti refuse to believe humans exist, he embarks on an journey to find the creature that can put him back in his community's good graces.
FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE ORPHEUM BOX OFFICE
ANY AVAILABLE SEATS WILL BE FILLED AT SHOWTIME ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS
COMING SOON
RANTING PARENT COMEDY TOUR
These three dads have issues (with their kids)!
Thursday, January 22
7:00 p.m.
We love our children, who were put here to torture us. In a night of stand-up and more, three hilarious Boston comedians share their best, worst, and weirdest moments as parents. They also share terrible parenting advice.
Join Paul Nardizzi (NBC, Comedy Central, SiriusXM, etc.), Dave Rattigan (SiriusXM, NESN), and Cape Cod's favorite comedian Jim Ruberti for 90 minutes of great stand-up comedy and more.
The show is not suitable for children.
Tickets are $25
available online at ScampsComedy.com/shows
or at ChathamOrpheum.org.
Tickets are also available at the door for $29 (cash only).
Paul Nardizzi is one of the country's top comedians, with multiple standup appearances on NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central, and Fox Sports' Best Damn Sports Show Period, as well as regional appearances on NESN. A former winner of the Boston Comedy Festival, Nardizzi is in demand for theater shows, corporate functions, colleges, golf tournament, and fundraisers. His CD has been played on Sirius Satellite Radio and he’s a prolific author of humor books, including the hilarious Things That Might Annoy ... series, which pokes fun at Yankee fans, Jets fans, Republicans, and Democrats. He also wrote the hilarious 602 Reasons to be Ticked Off and The Sarcastic Sports Trivia Book.
Known for his dead-pan delivery and quick, dry wit, Dave Rattigan is one of the busiest comics in Boston. He’s performed in top clubs and theaters, opened for The Beach Boys, Jeff Dunham and Nick DiPaolo, and created the themed stand-up comedy show “How Men Think (Or Do They).” He's performed in Ireland and Japan. His CD, Dave Rattigan: Thinks He’s Funny, received airplay on SiriusXM Satellite Radio and on stations around the world. He’s appeared in television commercials and independent film projects; written funny columns for the Boston Globe, Christian Science Monitor and others; and his video clips have run on Nickmom.com and Rooftop Comedy.
Centerville’s Jim Ruberti, “Cape Cod’s Favorite Comedian,” is a Boston comedian and actor who has been entertaining people for more than 30 years. He is the regular New Year’s Eve host of comedy at the Cotuit Center for the Arts, and features and headlines around New England. He has performed with such comedians as Lenny Clarke, Steve Sweeney, Paul Nardizzi, Christine Hurley, Jimmy Dunn, Dave Rattigan, Mike Donovan, and Juston McKinney. Venues include Boston’s famed Nick’s Comedy Stop, the Mass Arts Center, Comedy Key West, and more. He has performed at the Hampton Beach Comedy Festival, Cape Cod Comedy Weekend and is a cast member for the Ranting Parents Comedy Tour. Jim’s comedy is clean and fresh, centered around family and current events.
THE BOSTON STRANGLER:
UNHEARD CONFESSION
VIP SCREENING with best-selling author CASEY SHERMAN
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE LOUIS D. BROWN PEACE INSTITUTE
Thursday, January 28
7:00 p.m.
The Chatham Orpheum is proud to host a special VIP screening of the new documentary The Boston Strangler: Unheard Confession starring New York Times best-selling author Casey Sherman, followed by a Q&A with Sherman and fellow filmmakers. Proceeds will benefit the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, which is dedicated to assisting survivors of homicide victims and fostering peace on Cape Cod and across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
$50 VIP ticket includes admission, Q&A, and an exclusive meet and greet with Casey prior to the screening
$40 ticket includes admission and Q&A
The Boston Strangler: Unheard Confession chronicles Casey Sherman’s renowned reinvestigation of the notorious 1960’s serial murder case, in which Sherman’s aunt, 19 year-old Mary Sullivan, a 1962 graduate of Barnstable High School, was believed to be the youngest and final victim. For the first time ever, viewers will hear the audio taped confession of self-proclaimed killer Albert DeSalvo offering the raw and unfiltered account of the crimes that contradict the official story and raise new questions. This gripping two hour documentary casts fresh doubt and reignites the debate over the real identity of the Boston Strangler.
“I look forward to sharing this deeply personal story with guests during this special event at the Chatham Orpheum,” said Sherman. “I am proud to support the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute for this effort. I only wish my family had an organization such as this when we lost my beloved aunt so tragically in January 1964.” - Casey Sherman
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