Summer Movies 2025

Happy Gilmore (1996)

• July 11, 2025, 7 PM
• Tickets: $5 (adults), $3 (students 18 and under) and FREE to Licking County Seniors 60+
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Happy Gilmore is an aspiring hockey player with a powerful slap shot but no skating ability. When he discovers a hidden talent for golf, he reluctantly enters a pro tournament to win enough money to save his grandmother’s house from foreclosure. His brash attitude and unconventional style shake up the golf world, putting him at odds with smug champion Shooter McGavin. This classic sports comedy blends physical humor, outrageous antics, and heartfelt moments into one of Adam Sandler’s most beloved films.

Director: Dennis Dugan

Starring: Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen

Runtime: 92 minutes

Caddyshack (1980)

• July 13, 2025, 2 PM
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This irreverent sports comedy follows the antics at an upscale country club as a young caddy, Danny Noonan, tries to win a scholarship by impressing the club’s eccentric members. Meanwhile, the club’s groundskeeper, Carl Spackler, wages war against a mischievous gopher, while millionaire playboy Ty Webb and loudmouthed newcomer Al Czervik shake up the staid golf scene. Filled with unforgettable one-liners and hilarious performances, Caddyshack is a comedy classic that continues to entertain audiences decades later.

Director: Harold Ramis

Starring: Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray

Runtime: 98 minutes

Double Indemnity (1944)

• July 18, 2025, 7 PM
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One of the greatest film noirs ever made, Double Indemnity tells the story of an insurance salesman, Walter Neff, who falls under the spell of the seductive Phyllis Dietrichson. Together, they plot the perfect murder to collect on her husband’s life insurance policy, making it look like an accident. However, their carefully crafted plan soon unravels, leading to double-crosses, paranoia, and betrayal. With its sharp dialogue, moody cinematography, and unforgettable performances, this classic helped define the film noir genre.

Director: Billy Wilder

Starring: Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson

Runtime: 107 minutes

Strangers on a Train (1951)

• July 20, 2025, 2 PM
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Two men meet by chance on a train and discuss a hypothetical idea—exchanging murders to rid themselves of their respective problems. While tennis star Guy Haines dismisses the conversation as idle chatter, the mysterious and unhinged Bruno Antony takes it seriously, setting in motion a deadly game of psychological manipulation and suspense. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this taut thriller is filled with unforgettable visuals, including the tense climax on a runaway carousel.

Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Farley Granger, Robert Walker, Ruth Roman

Runtime: 101 minutes

Flash Gordon (1980)

• July 25, 2025, 7 PM
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Based on the classic comic strip, Flash Gordon follows an American football player who is whisked away to the planet Mongo, where he must stop the evil Emperor Ming the Merciless from destroying Earth. Filled with over-the-top action, colorful costumes, and a legendary rock soundtrack by Queen, the film embraces its campy roots, delivering a unique blend of sci-fi adventure and tongue-in-cheek humor. Though not a blockbuster in its time, Flash Gordon has since become a cult favorite.

Director: Mike Hodges

Starring: Sam J. Jones, Max von Sydow, Melody Anderson

Runtime: 111 minutes

Forbidden Planet (1956)

• July 27, 2025, 2 PM
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One of the most influential science fiction films of all time, Forbidden Planet transports audiences to the distant world of Altair IV, where a space crew investigates the fate of a vanished colony. They discover a brilliant but reclusive scientist, his mysterious daughter, and the powerful remnants of an ancient alien civilization. As secrets are revealed, a terrifying invisible force threatens them all. Featuring groundbreaking special effects and the iconic Robby the Robot, this film paved the way for future sci-fi epics.

Director: Fred M. Wilcox

Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen

Runtime: 98 minutes

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

• August 1, 2025, 7 PM
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When young Charlie Bucket finds a rare golden ticket, he and four other children are given the chance to tour Willy Wonka’s magical and mysterious chocolate factory. Inside, they encounter whimsical wonders, dazzling confections, and unexpected lessons as Wonka tests their character through a series of strange and surreal challenges. Gene Wilder’s eccentric and enigmatic performance as Willy Wonka, combined with the film’s imaginative set pieces and catchy musical numbers, make this a timeless family favorite.

Director: Mel Stuart

Starring: Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum, Jack Albertson

Runtime: 100 minutes

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)

• August 3, 2025, 7 PM
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a whimsical, heartwarming adventure about an eccentric inventor, his family, and their magical car. The film follows the Potts family on a journey filled with colorful characters and thrilling escapades as they race against time to save a kingdom from the villainous Baron Bomburst. Featuring delightful songs, charming performances, and stunning set designs, this beloved musical is a family favorite that captures the imagination of audiences young and old.

Director: Ken Hughes

Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries

Runtime: 144 minutes

Rio Bravo (1959)

• August 8, 2025, 7 PM
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In this classic Western, Sheriff John T. Chance arrests the brother of a powerful outlaw and must hold him in jail until U.S. Marshals arrive. With an army of hired guns threatening the town, Chance relies on an unlikely group of allies, including a washed-up drunk, a young gunslinger, and a tough-talking saloon girl. A masterclass in tension, camaraderie, and action, Rio Bravo is widely regarded as one of John Wayne’s finest films.

Director: Howard Hawks

Starring: John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson

Runtime: 141 minutes

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)

• August 10, 2025, 2 PM
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A U.S. senator returns to his small hometown for the funeral of an old acquaintance, leading to the revelation of a long-hidden story about justice, reputation, and the Wild West. The film tells the tale of a bookish lawyer who arrives in a lawless frontier town and finds himself at odds with the ruthless outlaw Liberty Valance. But as legend and truth intertwine, the question remains—who really pulled the trigger? Directed by John Ford, this thoughtful and moving Western is a powerful reflection on myth-making in American history.

Director: John Ford

Starring: John Wayne, James Stewart, Lee Marvin

Runtime: 123 minutes