The Historic Artcraft Theatre | Franklin, Indiana
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The Historic
​Artcraft Theatre

What's playing!


See what's on sale now, and what's in store!
Keep your eye on this page for the most recent activity and title announcements!
Yes, 35mm film is STILL our preferred movie format! 

We will be announcing movies as they are ready to come on sale. Normally about 6-8 weeks prior to the movie, or sooner if possible. 

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Film being inspected by our projectionist, Steve Blair
All films subject to change. Trust us, we don't like that situation any more than you, and we do our best to avoid it.

Our next movie


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2 & 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday
​2 & 5:30 p.m., Sunday

December 13, 14, and 15

White Christmas

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1954 - Not Rated - 2 hours - Musical, Romance, Christmas
A successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general.
Starring: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney
Showing in 35mm film

Sponsored by
10 Pins Franklin

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A FREE - MEMBERS ONLY event!

Christmas in Connecticut

December 19, 2019
7:30 p.m. - Thursday
Not Rated - 1945 - 1 hour, 41 minutes - Comedy, Romance
A food writer who has lied about being the perfect housewife must try to cover her deception when her boss and a returning war hero invite themselves to her home for a traditional family Christmas.
Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, Sydney Greenstreet

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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

December 20, 21, and 22, 2019
2 and 7:30 - Friday and Saturday  *both 7:30 shows are SOLD OUT
2 and 5:30 p.m. - Sunday
Scheduled to show in 35mm film

Rated PG-13 - 1989 - 1 hour, 37 minutes - Comedy
The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster.
Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis
Sponsored by: City View Farm Apartments

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Viva Las Vegas

January 3 and 4, 2020
2 and 7:30 - Friday and Saturday 
Scheduled to show in 35mm film

Not Rated - 1964- 1 hour, 25 minutes - Comedy, Musical
Race car driver Lucky Jackson goes to Las Vegas to earn money to pay for a new engine for his motor car. Working as a waiter, he still finds the time to court young Rusty Martin.
Starring: Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret, Cesare Danova
Sponsored by: Steve and Kim Chatham

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Spaceballs

January 10 and 11, 2020
2 and 7:30 - Friday and Saturday 
Scheduled to show in 35mm film

Rated PG - 1987- 1 hour, 36 minutes - Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
A rogue star pilot and his trusty sidekick must come to the rescue of a Princess and save the galaxy from a ruthless race of beings known as Spaceballs.
Starring: Mel Brooks, John Candy, Rick Moranis
Sponsored by: Mark and Wendy Hagn

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The Great Muppet Caper

January 17 and 18, 2020
2 and 7:30 - Friday and Saturday 
Scheduled to show in 35mm film

Rated G - 1981 - 1 hour, 37 minutes - Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Kermit the Frog, The Great Gonzo, and Fozzie Bear are reporters who travel to Britain to interview a rich victim of jewel thieves and help her along with her secretary, Miss Piggy.
Starring: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz
Sponsored by: St. Rose of Lima Catholic School

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Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

January 24 and 25, 2020
2 and 7:30 - Friday and Saturday 
Scheduled to show in 35mm film

Rated PG-13 - 2002 - 2 hours, 59 minutes - Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.
Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen
Sponsored by: Abplanalp & Woods of Raymond James

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ON SALE SOON
A Science on Screen event
Featuring a to-be-announced introduction by figures from the world of science, technology, and more.

Amazing Grace

February 6, 2020
7:30 - Thursday 
Rated G - 2019 - 1 hour, 29 minutes - Music, Documentary
A documentary presenting Aretha Franklin with choir at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles in January 1972.
Starring: Aretha Franklin, James Cleveland, Southern California Community Choir
Science on Screen is an initiative of the Coolidge Corner Theatre, in partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

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ON SALE SOON
1:30 p.m. - Thursday, February 13
Free showing of "Sabrina" for those 55-and-over courtesy of Swartz Family Community Mortuary

Small popcorn and small beverage included courtesy of Franciscan Health Senior Promise

Sabrina

February 14 and 15, 2020
2 and 7:30 - Friday and Saturday 
Scheduled to show in 35mm film

Not Rated - 1954 - 1 hour, 54 minutes - Comedy, Drama, Romance
A playboy becomes interested in the daughter of his family's chauffeur, but it's his more serious brother who would be the better man for her.
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William Holden
Sponsored by: Janette Koon, CFP, Waddell and Reed

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ON SALE SOON
Reel Women / Vintage Wine event
All tickets are $10 ($5 for members) and include a glass of Mallow Run Wine - or - a small popcorn / beverage combo from our concession stand.

Pretty Woman

February 21, 2020
7:30 - Friday
Rated R - 1990 - 1 hour, 59 minutes - Comedy, Romance
A man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some social events, and hires a beautiful prostitute he meets... only to fall in love.
Starring: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Jason Alexander
Sponsored by: Downtown Crop Shop

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ON SALE SOON
Brew and View event
All tickets are $10 ($5 for members) and include a glass of Shale Creek Brewing beer - or - a small popcorn / beverage combo from our concession stand.

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgandy

February 22, 2020
7:30 - Saturday
Rated PG-13 - 2004- 1 hour, 34 minutes - Comedy
Ron Burgundy is San Diego's top-rated newsman in the male-dominated broadcasting of the 1970s, but that's all about to change for Ron and his cronies when an ambitious woman is hired as a new anchor.
Starring: Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Steve Carrell
Sponsored by: Rapid Prototyping & Engineering

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ON SALE SOON

Lover Come Back

February 28 and 29, 2020
2 and 7:30 - Friday and Saturday 
Scheduled to show in 35mm film

Not Rated - 1961- 1 hour, 47 minutes - Comedy, Drama, 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 
Sponsored by: Mark and Suzanne Robinson


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57 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131 • (317) 736-6823

Franklin Heritage, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) historic preservation group that owns and operates The Historic Artcraft Theatre.

  • Movies / Events
    • Movie and Events Schedule
    • Monthly Minute Podcast
    • Swartz Family Mortuary - Senior Movie Series
    • Reel Women / Vintage Wine Film Series
    • Brew and View Film Series
  • Membership
  • Volunteer
    • Apply Now!
    • The A-Teens
    • Current Volunteers
  • About
    • F.A.Q / GETTING HERE
    • Meet the staff
    • Renovation
    • Franklin Heritage, Inc.
    • Architectural Salvage
    • IN THE NEWS
    • Ticketing update
  • Make a Donation
    • Save-A-Seat campaign
  • Contact
  • BUY TICKETS
  • GIFT CARDS