The Forest Theatre

The Forest Theatre The Forest Theatre is an independent cinema with a strong community focus! Follow this link!

Forest Theatre Showtimes
7:00 PM - Daily Thursday - Sunday
4:00 PM - Sunday Matinee
(Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays)

Ticket Prices
$5 - Adults
$4 - Kids, 12 and under
$4 - Matinee

To donate for phase two, new seating and HVAC system, visit http://www.gofundme.com/ForestTheatre


Want to volunteer? https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FA4A62AA0FCC16-47611283-movie #/

is defining Spider-Man cinematic experience – starting at The Forest Theatre Friday, September 4! 🕸🎬 Friday, September...
09/03/2026

is defining Spider-Man cinematic experience – starting at The Forest Theatre Friday, September 4! 🕸

🎬 Friday, September 4 & Saturday, September 5 @ 7p
🎬 Sunday, September 6 @ 4p

🍿 Starts 30 minutes before each show!

🎞 Rated PG-13

🎟 Adults $5 🎟 Kids $4

09/02/2026

Tomorrow, Thursday, September 3 is our last showing of The Magic Faraway Tree! 💫🌳It's adorable - you should join us!

🎬 Starts @ 7p
🍿 Starts @ 6:30p
🎞 Rated PG
🎟 Adults $5 🎟Kids $4

Announcing our movie lineup through October 10! 🍂 Mark your calendars! 📆If you are a Dolly Parton fan, you will love thi...
09/02/2026

Announcing our movie lineup through October 10! 🍂 Mark your calendars! 📆

If you are a Dolly Parton fan, you will love this month's Manic Monday! We are showing 9 to 5 on Monday, September 14! 💓

Thank you for supporting your local theatre! 🎬

08/29/2026

📚😴 How was that first week back to school?!

Kids tired? Parents tired? We get it. 😉

Kick back, relax, grab some popcorn, and let us do the entertaining tonight! 🍿🎬

You survived the first week — now enjoy a movie night at The Forest Theatre. 💚

08/28/2026

Hang out with us this weekend! The Magic Faraway Tree is showing all weekend long! 🌳💫

🎬 Friday, August 28 & Saturday, August 29 @ 7p
🎬 Sunday, August 30 @ 4p

🍿 Popcorn starts 30 minutes before each show!

🎞 Rated PG

🎟 Adults $5 🎟 Kids $4

🍂 Fall gatherings are better on the BIG screen! 🎬Looking for a fun place to get everyone together this fall? Rent The Fo...
08/27/2026

🍂 Fall gatherings are better on the BIG screen! 🎬

Looking for a fun place to get everyone together this fall? Rent The Forest Theatre and make the space your own!

🎈 Birthday parties
🏈 Team celebrations
🍁 Family gatherings
🎃 Halloween get-togethers
👯 Girls’ nights
⛪ Youth groups
🎉 Employee or group outings

Or get creative — gather your favorite people, pick a movie, bring in food & decorations, and let us help make it a night to remember. 🍿❤️

📲 Click here to learn more: https://www.forestcitytheatre.com/theatre-rental

🐶 Calling all Forest City pups!Today is National Dog Day, and we want to see the four-legged members of our theatre comm...
08/26/2026

🐶 Calling all Forest City pups!

Today is National Dog Day, and we want to see the four-legged members of our theatre community! ❤️🐾

📸 Drop a photo of your dog in the comments and tell us their name!

Bonus points if they’re your favorite movie-watching, popcorn-begging sidekick. 😉🎬

Let’s fill the comments with some seriously cute faces! 🐕

08/26/2026

The Magic Faraway Tree 🌳

About the movie! 💫 A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They're transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.

🎬 Thursday, August 27 - Saturday, August 29 @ 7p
🎬 Sunday, August 30 @ 4p

🍿 Starts 30 minutes before each show!

🎞 Rated PG

🎟 Adults $5 🎟 Kids $4

08/24/2026

Hang out with us this weekend! The Magic Faraway Tree is playing all weekend long. 🌳💫

🎬 Friday & Saturday, August 28 & 29 @ 7p
🎬 Sunday, August 30 @ 4p

🍿 Popcorn starts 30 minutes before each show!

🎞 Rated PG

🎟 Adults $5 🎟 Kids $4

📚✏️ Back to school we go!We’re thinking of all the students, teachers, staff, and families heading back to school and wi...
08/24/2026

📚✏️ Back to school we go!

We’re thinking of all the students, teachers, staff, and families heading back to school and wishing you a happy, healthy & FUN school year! ❤️

And if you’re ready to unwind after that first week back… 🍿 join us for The Magic Faraway Tree! 🌳💫

🎬Showing Thursday, August 27 - Sunday, August 30!

You’ve earned a movie night. 😉

Address

215 N Clark Street
Forest City, IA
50436

Opening Hours

Thursday 6:30am - 10pm
Friday 6:30pm - 10pm
Saturday 6:30pm - 10pm
Sunday 3:30pm - 6pm

Telephone

+16415852790

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