Imperial Cinema

Want to come and watch the latest blockbusters at a fraction of the London cinema prices? Welcome to Imperial College Union's student cinema!

We show two films a week, with our regular showings on Tuesdays and Thursdays - check out our social media and mailing list for showings information. Completely student-run and active throughout term, we aim to provide a diverse set of film screenings, always at student-friendly prices.

14/03/2023

THE LINE-UP: We’re kicking off the night with Ant-man and the Wasp: Quantumania (12A)

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.

Come along for a laugh and a great night with your friends!

Tickets available in the link in bio 🔗🎥🪩

13/03/2023

THE LINE-UP: Tár (15)

Renowned musician Lydia Tár is days away from recording the symphony that will elevate her career. When all elements seem to conspire against her, Lydia's adopted daughter Petra becomes an integral emotional support for her struggling mother.

This film has been nominated for 6 Academy Awards, you don’t want to miss!

Tickets available in the link in bio!🍿🎞🎥🍾

10/03/2023

THE LINE-UP: The Fabelmans (12A)

Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see "The Greatest Show on Earth." Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his own films at home.

This coming-of-age story is directed by Steven Spielberg and based on his childhood. We’re looking forward to this one, the reviews are stellar!

Tickets link in bio 🍿🎥

09/03/2023

THE LINE-UP: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG)

In this film, Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll when he learns that he has burnt through 8 of his 9 lives. He sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish!

Who doesn’t love a movie in the Shrek universe? Plus a 85% Rotten Tomatoes rating? I don’t think you want to miss this 🤩🤩

Tickets are available in the link in bio 🍿🎞

08/03/2023

THE LINE-UP: Women Talking (15)

This film tells the story of a group of women of an isolated religious colony, revealing a shocking secret about the colony’s men.

Women Talking is a period drama starring Claire Foy, Rooney Mara and more.

Tickets available in the link in bio!

07/03/2023

THE LINE UP: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (PG)

To mix things up this year we will be announcing the line-up starting with the last film first 🙊

We’re kicking off with an animated A24 Film with a whopping 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes! This film is funny, heart-warming and open to all ages. Great way to round up the night!

Tickets are available in the link in the bio

06/03/2023

THE ALL-NIGHTER IS BACK!!!🥳🎞🎥🍾🍿

After an almost 3 year hiatus, we’re absolutely DELIGHTED to announce that we’ve gotten the All-Clear for the SPRING ALL-NIGHTER!!!

It’s gonna be amazing, and we can’t wait to announce our stellar line up!

So come along to the UCH on the last Tuesday of term, bring some mates & some blankets and have a great time with Imperial Cinema Society!🥳🥳🥳

14/02/2023

Our first screening of TILL (12A) is TONIGHT!
This is our last week of screenings before the Spring Term All nighter😢 Thanks for all your support throughout the term and we can’t wait to see you tonight! 🎬🎥

13/02/2023

TILL (12A)
This week we are sharing the true story of Mamie Till Mobley’s relentless pursuit of justice for her 14 year old son, Emmet Till, who in 1955, was lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi.

This is an incredibly powerful film, we hope to see you in the UCH!

07/02/2023

Tonight we are screening Corsage(15)!

This is our first History/Drama film of the term, and we would love to have you there.

Starring Vicky Krieps, this film will be screened in German with English subtitles 🍿🎬🎥

06/02/2023

THIS WEEK: CORSAGE (15)

Don’t miss out!!!

01/02/2023

TOMORROW!!!

31/01/2023

Don’t miss out on Avatar: The Way of the Water (12A) TONIGHT

Bring some mates down to the Union Concert Hall and have an amazing time!

30/01/2023

THIS WEEK we have the LEGENDARY Avatar: The Way of the Water (12A)

If you haven’t had the chance to catch it yet or even if you’d just like to see it again, you definitely don’t want to miss this!

Stellar graphics, great cast and £4 tickets? Definitely a steal

26/01/2023

Our final screening of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is TONIGHT!

This is a multiple academy award nominated film with a star studded cast - Don’t miss out on a great time at the Union Concert Hall!🤩🧏🏾‍♀️🍿

24/01/2023

We have our first screening TONIGHT at the UCH. Come along!

23/01/2023

THE BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER (12A) - and we’re ecstatic!

Due to popular demand we have THREE shows this week🥳🥳 so grab some mates (within and outside of Imperial) and come on down to the Imperial Cinema for a spectacular time.

£4 to see The Black Panther? DEFINITELY a steal 🙌

19/01/2023

Guess what we’re serving tonight at 7pm🧑‍🍳

18/01/2023

mood 👺😂
See you tomorrow!

18/01/2023

THIS WEEK we have: THE MENU (15)

A dark comedy starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes and Nicholas Hoult (Toni from Skins!) with an 88% rating on rotten tomatoes - all for £4???

Run - don’t walk - to the UCH on Thursday!!

12/01/2023

Our last screening of Strange World (PG) is tonight at 19:00
See you there 🏃💨

11/01/2023

Screening Tomorrow! Strange World (PG)

How strange could this world possibly be?

10/01/2023

Tonight we have our first screening of Disney’s Strange World (PG)

This film is star-studded with Jake Gullenhaal, Dennis Quad, Lucy Liu, Gabrielle Union and more

All are welcome, from within and outside of Imperial, staff and students. Come along to the UCH and have a great time!

09/01/2023

SCREENING THIS WEEK: STRANGE WORLD (PG)

The Clades are a legendary family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest and most crucial mission into uncharted and treacherous territory😳😰

09/01/2023

Hello All! The Cinema Society is glad to announce that WE ARE BACK🥳
We are overjoyed to welcome you again, and we have lots of great films lined up for this term.
Stay tuned 👀

Photos from Imperial Cinema's post 31/10/2022

Meet the Imperial Cinema Society Committee 22/23!! 🥳😁🎞🎥👏

Timeline photos 30/06/2022

THIS EVENING!
As a one-off screening in Imperial cinema – we will be joined by filmmaker Has who will be sharing Voyagers.

The film recounts the journey from Libya to Italy from the perspective of two undocumented, unnamed humans, and reflects on their welcome to Europe through spoken word, archive footage and interviews:

Don’t miss indie cinema and spoken word on Thursday 30th June. Bring a friend for free!
Heard of the voyage from Libya to Lampedusa? Watch the documentary on 30th June.

Join us for an evening of film and discussion. Bring a friend for free.

Undocumented. Unnamed. Hear from those who made the journey on 30th June.

Timeline photos 29/06/2022

As a one-off screening in Imperial cinema – we will be joined by filmmaker Has who will be sharing Voyagers.

The film recounts the journey from Libya to Italy from the perspective of two undocumented, unnamed humans, and reflects on their welcome to Europe through spoken word, archive footage and interviews:

Don’t miss indie cinema and spoken word on Thursday 30th June. Bring a friend for free!
Heard of the voyage from Libya to Lampedusa? Watch the documentary on 30th June.

Join us for an evening of film and discussion. Bring a friend for free.

Undocumented. Unnamed. Hear from those who made the journey on 30th June.

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We are Imperial Cinema!

Imperial Cinema is a 100% student-run, open-to-the-public independent cinema located in the Student Union Building at Imperial College London. We aim to provide a diverse set of film screenings and events throughout term, always at student-friendly prices - but all are welcome! You don’t need to be student.

Check out our website for up-to-date schedule information: www.imperialcinema.co.uk


For yearly discounts on tickets, buy our discount pass here:
http://join.imperialcinema.co.uk/
It's only £5 and you get your first film free!

We also have a season ticket that will allow you to watch all of the term’s films for only £15 - https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cinema-products/23903/2018-19-autumn-term-season-ticket

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Opening Hours

Monday 6:45pm - 11pm
Tuesday 6:45pm - 11pm
Thursday 6:45pm - 11pm

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