Autism Friendly Film Festival
Find a local autism-friendly screening near you this Autism Acceptance Month.
“They mean everything to me to know my son can go to the cinema once a month. I don’t have to tell him to be quiet etc, everyone’s in the same boat and understands, no way would I take him to a normal showing it just wouldn’t be possible.”
Upcoming screenings
Use the filters to find a screening at a cinema partner near you for Autism Acceptance Month 2025.
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Participating Odeon cinemasTimes vary by location
Nathan Caine can’t feel pain. So when bank robbers steal the girl of his dreams he goes after them in a unique way in this comedy action. (rated 15)
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Participating Odeon cinemasTimes vary by location
Freya is busy preparing for the important Star Festival, but it is on the same day as her mother’s birthday and she still hasn’t got a gift. Animated film about the popular Sylvanian Families collectible toys.
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Participating The Light cinemasTimes vary by location
CBeebies favourite, Duggee and the squirrels celebrate their 10th birthday!
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Participating Odeon cinemasTimes vary by location
Snow White tries to escape the malicious tricks of the wicked Queen with the help of her woodland friends in this live-action remake of the classic Disney animation.
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Snow White tries to escape the malicious tricks of the wicked Queen with the help of her woodland friends in this live-action remake of the classic Disney animation.
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Participating The Light cinemasTimes vary by location
Freya is busy preparing for the important Star Festival, but it is on the same day as her mother’s birthday and she still hasn’t got a gift. Animated film about the popular collectible toys.
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Participating Odeon cinemas10am
The digital building blocks of the Minecraft world on the big screen. Four friends are going to need the help of master-builder, Steve, to get back to the real world.
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Participating Showcase cinemas10:30am
The digital building blocks of the Minecraft world on the big screen. Four friends are going to need the help of master-builder, Steve, to get back to the real world.
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Participating Odeon cinemasTimes vary by location
Father and daughter Elliott and Ridley accidentally hit a unicorn with their car and face the consequences in this comedy horror. (Rated 15)
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Participating The Light cinemasTimes vary by location
The digital building blocks of the Minecraft world on the big screen. Four friends are going to need the help of master-builder, Steve, to get back to the real world.
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Participating Picturehouse cinemasTimes vary by location
The digital building blocks of the Minecraft world on the big screen. Four friends are going to need the help of master-builder, Steve, to get back to the real world.
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Participating Picturehouse cinemasTimes vary by location
Relationships reach boiling point in this critically acclaimed black and white drama set in a New York kitchen (rated 15).
Autism-friendly screenings are sometimes called relaxed or sensory-friendly screenings. Adjustments are made to reduce stress and sensory input, such as low lighting and sound, freedom to move and staff trained in autism awareness.
- Lights left on low
- Sound turned down
- No adverts or trailers
- Staff trained in autism understanding
- Disabled access
- Chill out zone, where available
- Move around and choose where you sit
- Make noise and movements
- Use equipment and devices
- Bring your own food and drink
- Free entry for carers*
