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 Picturehouse cinemasTimes vary by location
Business is booming for Wallace and Gromit’s pest control, Anti Pesto, until a monstrous bunny threatens the annual Giant Vegetable Competition.
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Participating Showcase cinemas10:30am
Belle finds out that the beast isn’t beastly in the classic Disney animated film.
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Participating The Light cinemasTimes vary by location
Two troubled brothers return to their hometown to find a dark evil in this horror (rated R).
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Participating Vue cinemas19:30pm
A unique visual experience created by 5 neurodiverse artists.
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Participating The Light cinemasTimes vary by location
A teacher adopts a penguin which helps his students navigate the late 70’s Argentinian revolution in this affectionate drama.
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Participating The Light cinemasTimes vary by location
Wallace and Gromit take on a new house guest. But the shady tenant takes an interest in Wallace’s new invention in this hilarious clay animation.
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Participating The Light 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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Participating Vue cinemas10.30am
Business is booming for Wallace and Gromit’s pest control, Anti Pesto, until a monstrous bunny threatens the annual Giant Vegetable Competition.
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Participating Showcase cinemas10:30am
Yuri finds an injured baby Ochi and sets off to return them to their family (rated 12A).
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Participating The Light cinemasTimes vary by location
Anakin’s transformation into Darth Vader begins in this thrilling prequel (rated 12).
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*
Picturehouse
The Light
