The Varsity Cinema

The Varsity Cinema Des Moines' nonprofit community art house cinema.
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07/12/2026

We have two hot new releases! šŸ”„ Come cool off with THE INVITE or MADDIEā€™S SECRET ā€” or both. šŸ˜‰ Here are some tips to help decide which movie to see first.

THE INVITE is here! šŸ’Œ Donā€™t miss Olivia Wildeā€™s new feature about two couples who come together for an unforgettable din...
07/09/2026

THE INVITE is here! šŸ’Œ Donā€™t miss Olivia Wildeā€™s new feature about two couples who come together for an unforgettable dinner party, where truths are exposed and marriage is put to the test.

With Bravo Greater Des Moines and their support, we were able to expand our education programs this summer to include st...
07/08/2026

With Bravo Greater Des Moines and their support, we were able to expand our education programs this summer to include stop motion animation and a high school film club. The Varsity will host more than 100 film-loving students this summer!

National Theatre Live is back this Sunday at 1pm! Join us for THE AUDIENCE, starring Helen Mirren. Returning to cinemas ...
07/08/2026

National Theatre Live is back this Sunday at 1pm! Join us for THE AUDIENCE, starring Helen Mirren. Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony AwardĀ®-winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry.

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For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. From Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron, the Queen advised her prime ministers on matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch.

Peter Morganā€™s Netflix phenomenon The Crown was based on this hit play which was captured live from Londonā€™s West End in 2013 and went on to become one of the most-watched NT Live productions.

Presented in collaboration with Des Moines Playhouse.

Opening this week: MADDIEā€™S SECRET featuring a pre-recorded Q&A with director/star John Early and Amy Sedaris after the ...
07/06/2026

Opening this week: MADDIEā€™S SECRET featuring a pre-recorded Q&A with director/star John Early and Amy Sedaris after the film!

Maddie is a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company. While her life seems picturesque ā€” complete with an adoring husband, ride-or-die best friend and a cupboard full of woman-owned ethically-sourced chili crisp to boot ā€” mounting professional pressures threaten to reawaken a hidden secret from her troubled past.

07/05/2026

A visionary new documentary on the late, great graces our screen for this Tuesday, July 7 at 7pm. Join us for Allmanā€™s life story, from his musical awakening to the creation of the , told through archival recordings, candid interviews, and never-before-seen footage.

Brought to you by First Fleet Concerts.

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1207 25th Street
Des Moines, IA
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