Mariners' Wharf Film Festival 2025
Enjoy a classic movie shown outdoors on a large screen while relaxing in a lawn chair or on a blanket at Mariners' Wharf Park on our beautiful downtown waterfront!
The Film Festival is every Tuesday evening for eight weeks from June 3rd through July 22nd. Movies start at 8:30 pm or Dusk (whichever is earlier).
Have dinner in one of our downtown restaurants or pubs prior to the movie or bring a picnic to the park to enjoy! Authentic movie theater popcorn, concessions, and drinks available for purchase during the movie. Sponsorship opportunities and/or preview ads available for purchase (contact us at 252-228-4104 or email
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Special thanks to Thanks to @Brightspeed, Cascade Financial Planning, GlenRoss Properties, ABNB Federal Credit Union for being sponsors!
For website:
https://www.elizabethcitydowntown.com/mariners-wharf-film-festival
Note: Weather in the form of wind and/or ran may affect the movie screenings. Rain date is July 29th. ECDI and RCE Theaters may make last minute changes/substitutions if deemed necessary.
For more information, visit:
https://www.elizabethcitydowntown.com/mariners-wharf-film-festival
2025 Movies and Descriptions:
June 3, 2025
The Age of Adaline, 2015
Rating: PG-13 (for suggestive content)
Run Time: 112 minutes (1 hour, 52 minutes)
Genre: Romantic Fantasy / Drama
Adaline Bowman, after a mysterious accident in 1935, ceases to age, remaining 29 for nearly eight decades. Living a solitary life to keep her secret, her world changes when she meets a charismatic philanthropist who reawakens her passion for life and love.
Cast: Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Harrison Ford, Ellen Burstyn
Trailer:
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June 10, 2025
Little, 2019
Rating: PG-13 (for some suggestive content)
Run time: 109 minutes (1 hour, 49 minutes)
Genre: Fantasy/Comedy
Jordan Sanders, a tech mogul, wakes up as her 13-year-old self just before a crucial presentation. With the help of her assistant, she must navigate the challenges of her transformed life and rediscover the essence of her younger self.
Cast: Regina Hall, Issa Rae, Marsai Martin
Trailer:
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June 17, 2025
Me Before You, 2016
Rating: PG-13 (for thematic elements and some suggestive material)
Run Time: 110 Minutes (1 hour 50 minutes)
Genre: Romantic Drama
Louisa Clark becomes a caregiver for Will Traynor, a wealthy young banker left paralyzed after an accident. Their bond deepens, leading to transformative experiences for both.
Cast: Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Janet McTeer, Charles Dance
Trailer:
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Friday, June 20, 2025 -- ECPC Parks & Recreation's Kids Flix, 8:15 at Mariners' Wharf Park. MOVIE: Mufasa - The Lion King
Register:
https://secure.rec1.com/NC/elizabeth-nc/catalog
June 24, 2025
Imagine That, 2009
Rating: PG (for some mild language and brief questionable behavior)
Run Time: 107 minutes (1 hour, 47 minutes)
Genre: Fantasy / Comedy
Evan Danielson, a workaholic financial executive, finds his career and life transformed when he discovers that his daughter's imaginary world holds the key to his success.
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Yara Shahidi, Thomas Haden Church
Trailer:
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July 1, 2025
The Storied Life of AJ Fikry, 2022
Rating: PG-13 (for brief strong language, some suggestive material, and thematic elements)
Run Time: 105 minutes (1 hour, 45 minutes)
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, A.J. Fikry’s life is not turning out as he expected and hits emotional and financial rock bottom. He lives alone, his bookstore is in a sales slump, and his most valuable possession, a book of poems, has been stolen. But when a mysterious package appears, he soon discovers he has a second chance at life, and love.
Cast: Kunal Nayyar, Lucy Hale, Christina Hendricks, David Arquette
Trailer:
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July 8, 2025
Fatherhood, 2021
Rating: PG-13 (for some strong language and suggestive material)
Run Time: 110 minutes (1 hour, 50 minutes)
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Based on a true story, Matt Logelin (Kevin Hart) navigates the challenges of raising his daughter alone after the sudden death of his wife. The film explores themes of grief, single parenthood, and the strength found in unexpected places.
Cast: Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard, Lil Rel Howery, DeWanda Wise
Trailer:
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July 15, 2025
Life or Something Like It, 2002
Rating: PG-13 (for sexual content, brief violence, and language)
Run time: 103 minutes (1 hour, 43 minutes)
Genre: Romantic Comedy / Drama
Lanie Kerrigan, a successful TV reporter, reevaluates her life choices after a homeless man predicts she has only a week to live, leading her on a journey of self-discovery
Cast: Angelina Jolie, Edward Burns, Tony Shalhoub
Trailer:
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Friday, July 18, 2025 -- ECPC Parks & Recreation's Kids Flix, 8:15 at Mariners' Wharf Park. MOVIE: The Wild Robot
Register:
https://secure.rec1.com/NC/elizabeth-nc/catalog
July 22, 2025
Phenomenon, 1996
Rating: PG (for language and mild sensuality)
Run Time: 123 minutes (2 hours, 3 minutes)
Genre: Romantic Fantasy / Drama
George Malley, a small-town mechanic, gains extraordinary intelligence and telekinetic powers after witnessing a mysterious light, leading to profound changes in his life and relationships.
Cast: John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker, Robert Duvall
Trailer:
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July 29, 2025
Rain Date
Friday, August 22, 2025 -- ECPC Parks & Recreation's Kids Flix, 8:15 at Mariners' Wharf Park. MOVIE: Paddington in Peru
Register:
https://secure.rec1.com/NC/elizabeth-nc/catalog
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