The Historic Theatre

The Marquee Project of
Franklin Heritage, Inc.
A 501c3 non-profit, historic preservation organization
57 N. Main St., Franklin, IN

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​on sale now!

Theatre Schedule

Schedule of movies and events coming to The Artcraft Theatre

Save-A-Seat

Contribute to the auditorium seat renovation project!

Our next movie

2 and 7:30 p.m.

February 28 and 29

Lover Come Back

Not Rated - 1961- 1 hour, 47 minutes - Comedy, Romance
A series of misunderstandings leaves an advertising executive with a campaign for a product which has not yet been invented, while he romances his rival in the guise of its inventor.
Starring: Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall
Showing in 35mm film

Sponsored by 
Mark and Suzanne Robinson

Other shows on sale now!

Tickets to these - and other shows - are available for purchase now. 
Science on Screen

Enter the Dragon

Scheduled to show in 35mm film

7:30 p.m., Saturday
March 5

A martial artist (Bruce Lee) agrees to spy on a reclusive crime lord using his invitation to a tournament as cover. 
Prior to the film, Adam Heavrin, Instructor of Exercise Science at Franklin College, will present "A Fistful of Science: The Kinesiology of Throwing an Effective Punch." 
Science on Screen is an initiative of the Coolidge Corner Theatre, in partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. 
Four award winning films over two days!

Heartland Film:
​Best of the Fest

All tickets are $7

March 6 and 7

The schedule:
"The Miseducation of Bindu"
7:30 p.m. - Friday, March 6
* Filmmakers scheduled to attend
"We Shall Not Die Now"
2 p.m. - Saturday, March 7
* Producer scheduled to attend
"Standing Up, Falling Down"
5 p.m. - Saturday, March 7
"Parasite"
7:30 p.m. - Saturday, March 7

Aliens

Scheduled to show in 35mm film - courtesy of UCLA Film & TV Archive

2 and 7:30 p.m.,
​Friday & Saturday
March 13 and 14

Doors open one hour prior to showtime.
Showtime
Friday - 2 and 7:30 p.m.
​Saturday - 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by
The Goad Family

Plan your next visit

A trip to the Artcraft Theatre is more than a movie. It's an event. Below, you can see our full schedule, some FAQs, and a little history below.

Movie and Event Schedule

See what movies and events are on the schedule.

F.A.Q page

Need directions? Not sure what to expect? Wondering where to eat before / after the show?
​Click here for answers to our frequently asked questions.

About the Artcraft Theatre

A lot has happened since our theater was built in 1922. 
​Click here to see historic photos of the building and the restoration process.​

Franklin Heritage, Inc properties and businesses

The Historic Artcraft Theatre

625 seat, single-screen movie theatre in the heart of downtown Franklin. 
35mm preferred format since 1922!

Franklin Heritage, Inc.

Our parent organization focusing on preservation and historic restoration of Franklin's historic structures.

Madison Street Salvage

Architectural salvage, antiques,
​vintage furniture and more!
Open Thursday through Saturday 
​10 a.m. - 5 p.m.