18 Aug 25 — 20 Aug 25

Cinema in the City: Family Cinema in Bootle

FACT and At The Library present a family-friendly edition of Cinema in the City, our pop-up cinema experience that brings exciting films to unexpected places across the city. This time, it is all about celebrating Bootle and the families who live there. Join us this summer between Monday 18 and Wednesday 20 August for fun family film screenings, nature hunts, and creative activities at Bootle Library and Christ Church Bootle – all inspired by the magic of nature and part of this year’s public libraries Summer Reading Challenge.

Tickets

Adults (16+): £6 | Children (15 and under): £3

L20 residents can enjoy half-price tickets – just £3 for adults and £1.50 for children.

We recommend booking in advance online or by phone on 0333 666 3366 to avoid disappointment. If a film hasn't sold out, tickets will also be available on the door – card or cash accepted. For Cinema in the City, babies under 2 go free as long as they sit on the lap of a paying adult. Children aged 2 and above will need a valid ticket.

Cinema in the City - FernGully: The Last Rainforest

FernGully: The Last Rainforest (U)

Monday 18 August

Doors + Activity: 17:30 | Film: 18:00-20:00

Book Tickets

Hand-drawn animations meet computer-generated effects in FERNGULLY: THE LAST RAINFOREST (1992), as Crysta the fairy and friends try to protect their home in the Australian rainforest from lumberjacks and the evil spirit of destruction, Hexxus.

Flow (U)

Tuesday 19 August

Doors + Activity: 13:00 | Film: 14:00-15:30

Book Tickets

FLOW (2024) blends dreamy animations with heartfelt storytelling, all without a single spoken word, transcending the barriers of language and age. After a flood devastates their home, a ragtag group of animals (voiced by real animals) band together on a boat to survive dramatically rising sea levels.

Cinema in the City Where the Wild Things Are

Where the Wild Things Are (PG)

Tuesday 19 August

Doors + Activity: 16:30 | Film: 17:30-19:15

Book Tickets

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE (2009) is a bold, moody reimagining of Maurice Sendak’s 1963 children’s book of the same name. Max Records, a misunderstood child, sails away from home to an island full of large talking beasts called ‘Wild Things’, where they quickly crown him their king.

The Iron Giant (PG)

Wednesday 20 August

Doors + Activity: 13:00 | Film: 14:00-15:30

Book Tickets

Another children’s book-turned-animated-film, THE IRON GIANT (1999) was adapted from Ted Hughes’ science fiction story The Iron Man, and follows 9-year-old Hogarth Hughes as he finds and befriends a 50-foot alien robot in the woodlands of Rockwell, Maine. Join us from 13:00 for a nature hunt in the church grounds before the film.

Riddle of Fire (12)

Wednesday 20 August

Doors + Activity: 16:30 | Film: 17:30-19:30

Book Tickets

Ending the week is Weston Razooli’s charming debut feature, RIDDLE OF FIRE (2023). Three children steal a video game and become entangled in a quest to play it. Along the way, they face off with a witch, befriend a fairy and plot to outsmart the Enchanted Blade Gang.

Short films

Before each film screening at Christ Church Bootle, one of Lena von Döhren's short films will play, from her The Little Bird series. The screenings will run as follows:

The Little Bird And The Bees (2020) + Flow

The Little Bird And The Caterpillar (2017) + Where The Wild Things Are

The Little Bird And The Squirrel (2014) + The Iron Giant

The Little Bird And The Leaf (2012) + Riddle Of Fire

Getting Here

This edition of Cinema in the City is presented by FACT and At The Library.

Across three days, screenings will take place at Bootle Library and Christ Church Bootle. Both venues are wheelchair accessible, and where possible, films will be screened with open captions to provide an inclusive viewing experience. Check the location of your screening and view further access information on the individual booking pages.

Bootle Library, 220 Stanley Road, Bootle L20 3EN / Get Directions

Christ Church Hall, Bootle, 8 Oxford Rd, Bootle L20 9HW / Get Directions

Child Attendance Policy

To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, the following conditions apply to children attending this event:

Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18 or over at all times during the event.
Children aged 12 to 15 years may attend unaccompanied, but a parent or guardian must provide:
- Emergency contact details at the time of booking or upon arrival.
- Confirmation of their consent for the child to attend the event.

We reserve the right to refuse entry if these conditions are not met.

Refunds

Tickets to Cinema in the City events cannot be exchanged or refunded, except in the case of cancelled or rescheduled events.
Your e-ticket will be emailed to the email address supplied. An e-ticket can be shown on a mobile device or printed on paper for entry.
All prices are subject to availability.

Cinema in the City in Bootle is presented by FACT and At the Library, in partnership with Sefton Libraries and Christ Church Bootle.

Supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network. FACT is funded by Arts Council England, Liverpool City Council and supported by Culture Liverpool.

Cinema in the City presents
FernGully: The Last Rainforest [U]

Journey deep into the lush, magical heart of the Australian rainforest in FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992).

Running time: 76 mins
Genre: Children

Mon, 18 Aug
18:00

The iron giant cinema in the city bootle

Cinema in the City presents
The Iron Giant [PG]

When a mysterious 50-foot-tall robot crash-lands off the coast of Rockwell, Maine, its mission is disrupted and something remarkable happens.

Running time: 86 mins
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Action

Wed, 20 Aug
14:00

Cinema in the City presents
Flow [U]

After a devastating flood destroys their home, a ragtag group of animals (including a dark grey cat, a golden retriever and a capybara) embark on a courageous journey aboard a makeshift boat to survive the...

Running time: 85 mins
Genre: Animation

Tue, 19 Aug
14:00

Where the wild things are cinema in the city bootle

Cinema in the City presents
Where the Wild Things Are [PG]

The classic children’s book written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak in 1963 is vividly brought to life in this surreal adaptation.

Running time: 97 mins
Genre: Drama, Adventure, Fantasy

Tue, 19 Aug
17:30

Cinema in the City presents
Riddle of Fire [12A]

Brothers Jodie and Hazel, along with their friend Alice, steal a video game from a nearby warehouse, inadvertently embarking on a wild adventure to try and play it.

Running time: 113 mins
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy