Now Showing & Upcoming Films

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door at the time of screening .

Maddie's Secret

Thu, Jul 2 - Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Harris Theater

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

• Film

Comedian and actor John Early’s directorial debut perfectly walks the razor-thin edge of uproarious and insightful in this surprisingly poignant alternative comedy about a food influencer who is secretly struggling with bulimia.

Disney's Robin Hood (1973)

Fri, Jul 3 - Sat, Jul 4, 2026

Harris Theater

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

• Film

An imaginative Disney version of the Robin Hood legend! Fun and romance abound as the swashbuckling hero of Sherwood Forest plots one adventure after another to outwit the greedy Prince John (Sir Peter Ustinov) who put the tax squeeze on the poor.

Robot Dreams (2023)

Sun, Jul 5, 2026

Harris Theater

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

• Film

DOG lives in Manhattan and he’s tired of being alone. He decides to build himself a robot companion. Their friendship blossoms, until they become inseparable. One summer night, DOG is forced to abandon ROBOT at the beach. Will they ever meet again?

The Guatemalan Handshake - 20th Anniversary Screening with director Todd Rohal

Sat, Jul 11, 2026

Harris Theater

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

• Film

With director Todd Rohal in attendance! In the confusion following a massive power outage, an awkward demolition derby driver (Will Oldham) vanishes, sparking a series of events affecting his girlfriend, helplessly car-less father, and more.

Art House Theater Day: Car Wash (1976) 50th Anniversary

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Harris Theater

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

• Film

Come celebrate Art House Theater day with a special 50th anniversary screening of this classic cult comedy in a new 4K restoration! Poster raffles, sneak peaks of upcoming programming, free popcorn and more!

Art House Theater Day: 40 Watts From Nowhere

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Harris Theater

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

• Film

Celebrate Art House Theater Day with us! Based around vintage footage of pirate radio station KBLT is the story of a young woman who loved music but hated commercial radio. Poster raffles, sneak peaks of upcoming programming, free popcorn and more!

I Want Your Sex

Fri, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Harris Theater

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

• Film

The newest film from legendary queer auteur Gregg Araki (THE DOOM GENERATION) in over a decade, this deliciously diabolical comedy-thriller toys with kinky dynamics, workplace boundaries, and the absurdity of the contemporary art world.

Steel City Horror Show

Sun, Aug 2, 2026

Harris Theater

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

• Film

Host Sean Collier will tell you all about our surprise flick, while the mysterious Dr. Gielgud returns with in-theater scares and pre-show surprises — but which Dr. Gielgud will we meet this time?

Wild Inside

Tue, Aug 4 - Sun, Aug 9, 2026

Harris Theater

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

• Film

A Eurasian Eagle-Owl named Flaco escapes from the Central Park Zoo on a magical odyssey through Manhattan. Flaco overcomes his years of captivity and lack of survival skills to answer the call of the wild – and discovers he was wild inside all along!

Pittsburgh Sound + Image Presents: Thirteen (1997)

Wed, Aug 5, 2026

Harris Theater

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

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What begins as the fraught tale of a runaway’s disappearance evolves into an unexpectedly compassionate story about Nina, a 13-year-old girl who, while exploring independence, discovers the supportive network of her community. Presented on 16mm.

International Art House Classics: Threads (1984)

Thu, Aug 6, 2026

Harris Theater

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

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Combining documentary-style realism and kitchen-sink drama, THREADS observes the looming threat of nuclear war from the perspective of an average working-class family in Sheffield. Hosted by Remembering Hiroshima, Imagining Peace.

International Art House Classics: The Sacrifice (1986)

Sun, Aug 9, 2026

Harris Theater

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

• Film

Andrei Tarkovsky’s final film! On the eve of a nuclear war, retired actor and disillusioned scholar Anthony (Erland Josephson) bargains with God to sever all worldly ties to spare future generations.

Gregg Allman: The Music of my Soul

Tue, Aug 18, 2026

Harris Theater

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

• Film

From award-winning filmmaker James Keach, this documentary explores the groundbreaking life and work of Allman Brothers Band co-founder Gregg Allman through the loss of his brother, Duane, his struggles with addiction and hard-won redemption.

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About the Harris Theater

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Harris Theater is one of the most active arts facilities in the region showing art films nearly every day of the year.

Formerly known as the Art Cinema, the Harris Theater represents a milestone in the redevelopment of Liberty Avenue. The Art Cinema was the first moving picture house in Pittsburgh to commercially show art movies until competition from other city theaters led to its conversion to an adult movie house in the 1960s. As part of its mission to transform the Cultural District, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust purchased and restored the facility leading to further conversions of run-down properties along the Liberty Avenue corridor. With a total of 194 seats, including a fully restored balcony, the Harris Theater officially opened to the public for movies and live performances on November 9, 1995. The theater is one of the few that has retained 35mm film projectors that are utilized regularly.

The Harris was named through a gift from the Buhl Foundation after John P. Harris, co-founder of the Nickelodeon—the first theater solely dedicated to the showing of motion pictures—and a Pennsylvania State Senator. The Harris Theater features contemporary, foreign, and classic films.

Films For All

The Harris Theater has installed the necessary equipment to provide closed movie captioning and audio description to patrons for digital films that offer these features. Films with captioning and audio description available will be noted when available.

Support the Harris Theater and Become a Member!

Help keep the projectors running at the Harris Theater by making a membership gift to support the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. We are excited to announce new membership benefits at the Harris Theater that you can enjoy all year long!

• Make a gift of $100 or more to receive $1 off each movie ticket at the Harris Theater (available online and at the door*), and other great benefits!
• Make a gift of $250 or more to receive one free popcorn at every visit*, and other great benefits!

*Must show membership card to receive these discounts on-site

Additional membership benefits available at other giving levels. Support the Harris Today!

Want behind-the-scenes information about Harris Theater programming? Check out these exclusive stories:

"The Kid" at 100: Q&A with Renowned "Chaplin" Choreographer, Dan Kamin

Check out this special Q&A with the renowned mimic, Dan Kamin.

2022 Oscar Shorts: A Message from the Curator

This Friday begins the final week of the 2022 Oscar Nominated Shorts, and there's still time to catch all three programs at the Harris Theater.

Drive My Car Extended at the Harris: A Message from the Curator

A message from the film curator on the importance of Drive My Car!

Januscary Film Festival: A Message from the Curator

Take a deep dive into the creation of the 2022 Januscary Film Festival!

Concessions

Concessions are available for all screenings and the Harris Theater is now BYOB. Guests who bring alcoholic beverages must be 21 years or older and provide valid photo ID upon request, a $5 charge will be issued per guest.

Directions

The address is 809 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Call the Harris directly at 412-930-8053.

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