August 2025 offers a diverse film programme at the ActOne Cinema: escape the heat in two air-conditioned auditoriums, a breezy lounge available for private hire and a daily café. There is a film for everyone.
Here’s what’s on:
Showing from 1 August 2025
- The Legend of Ochi: A visually dazzling family adventure with a nostalgic 80s vibe, with Willem Dafoe and Emily Watson, and impressive practical effects.
- Savages: A gorgeously animated stop-motion eco-fable take on a familiar premise that explores the nature of cultural identity.
- Dying: The ambitious German drama explores mortality through the lives of various family members.
- Bring Her Back: Australian supernatural psychological horror about a brother and sister uncovering a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother.
- Gazer: A tense mystery thriller about a young mother with dyschronometria who struggles to perceive time.
Coming Soon – From Friday, 8 August
- My Beautiful Laundrette – A 40th anniversary rerelease of a groundbreaking British film that explores complex themes of identity, race, sexuality, and the immigrant experience in Thatcher-era Britain.
- Oslo Stories Trilogy: Dreams – This Golden Bear-winning Norwegian drama (Berlinale 2025) is a tender tale of burgeoning sexuality and the complexities of first love. The Trilogy parts, Love and Sex, will screen later in the month.
- Late Shift – An urgent drama film centred on a young nurse, Floria, who works with dedication and compassion in an understaffed hospital ward.
- The Rise and Fall of The Clash Redux – A newly edited and improved version of the only personal and up close film about the juggernaut band The Clash, “the only band that mattered”.
- Dogspiracy – British vet, author and animal welfare campaigner Dr Marc Abraham OBE investigates puppy mills, canine fertility clinics and puppy smuggling, and uncovers the conspiracy that prevents bipartisan laws from being passed.
- Materialists – A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex. Romcom written and directed by Celine Song (Past Lives). Catch a preview on Wednesday, 13th and Thursday, 14th August.
Special Events – Mark Your Calendar
Board Games Night – Wed 6 August, 6.00 pm
Drop in, play a classic or discover something new. All levels welcome! Free entry.
The Invisible Doctrine + live Q&A with George Monbiot – Thu 7 August, 7.00 pm
Live Q&A with acclaimed author, journalist, filmmaker and environmental campaigner George Monbiot. Preceding the talk, watch a compelling documentary, The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism (and How It Came to Control Your Life).
Untitled Comedy – Fri 8 August, 7.00 pm
Stand-up talents take the stage, MC’d by UC’s founder Ryan Denham. Expect laughs, surprises, a prize for one lucky audience member and a great atmosphere. Free entry.
Sound & Vision: Short Film Open Mic Night – Wed 13 August, 6.30 pm
Enjoy an evening of film community creativity. Short films of various genres that are followed by a meet-and-greet and networking session with filmmakers. £7 tickets.
ActOne Film Quiz – Thu 21 August, 7.30 pm
Test your film knowledge in a film quiz – different theme every month! Hosted by fabulous Lara Loren. £3 per person entry, we welcome teams of up to six trivia enthusiasts.
Open Mic Night – Thu 28 August, sign up from 7.30 pm
We aim to cultivate an atmosphere of energy, enthusiasm and unconditional support, so whether you wish to perform or sit back and be entertained, come down. Free entry.
On sale now: National Theatre Live: Inter Alia, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, The Fifth Step, and Hamlet. Royal Ballet & Opera New Season 25-26, Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio, Turner & Constable, and Frida Kahlo (new extended cut).
Venue: All events take place at ActOne Cinema, 119-121 High Street, Acton W3 6NA
Tickets & More Info: Book online at ActOneCinema.co.uk or purchase tickets at the box office within our cosy daily café bar. Open daily from 11.30 am – 10.00 pm
