The COVID-19 pandemic has put movie theaters across the country at risk of going dark for good. From small independent screens to nationwide exhibitors, our local theaters employ over 150,000 people and have formed a cornerstone of the American experience for generations. Without swift action from Congress our favorite theaters could close forever, depriving audiences of the magic of movies for years to come.

Together, we can urge Congress to keep movie theaters alive until they can fully reopen. Fill out the form letter HERE to tell your legislators that you demand action to save local movie theaters now.

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$9.99, 3-Day Rental

"Vintage rock fans will be in (cough) high heaven."- Variety

Capturing the messy upheaval of the '70s just as rock was re-inventing itself, the film explores CREEM Magazine's humble beginnings in post-riot Detroit, follows its upward trajectory from underground paper to national powerhouse...

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$9.99, 14-Day Rental

Nowhere is the worldwide erosion of democracy, fueled by social media disinformation campaigns, more starkly evident than in the authoritarian regime of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Journalist Maria Ressa places the tools of the free press—and her freedom—on the line...

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Q&A with filmmakers, Marc Dann, Tom Murphy, William K. Black, Chris Swecker and more included with rental!

$20, 7-Day Rental

"It's as exhaustive—and infuriating—as exposés come." - The Daily Beast

From writer/director Eric Vaughan, producer Patrick Lovell and executive producer Adam Bronfman, The Con is an in-depth investigation into the 2008 financial crisis nine years in the making, Who did it, why it happened and how our country went from "of, for and by the people," to "of, for and by the corporation...

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$9.99, 14-Day Rental "Entertaining and entirely legend-affirming!" – The Star

An exploration into the career, music and influence of the iconic musician. With unprecedented access to the artist and featuring interviews with Sarah McLachlan, Alec Baldwin and more, this intimate documentary...

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Q&A with Ron Howard included with rental!

$12, 3-Day Rental

"Howard's ability to empathize with the citizens of Paradise gives the film its strength and piercing relevance in these dark times. "Rebuilding Paradise" is us."-The Boston Herald

On the morning of Nov. 8, 2018, a devastating firestorm engulfed the picturesque city of Paradise, California. By the time the Camp Fire was extinguished, it had killed 85 people, displaced 50,000 residents and destroyed 95% of local structures. It was the deadliest U.S. fire in 100 years — and the worst ever in California's history. REBUILDING PARADISE, from Academy Award-winning director...

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A musical journey of love, friendship and the power of the imagination.

When a naïve pre-med student gets her first job in a nursing home, an unexpected friendship with Luis, an elderly Cuban musician, reignites her love of music and changes her life forever.

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Live Panel Discussion presented by the Freedom Rides Museum of Montgomery, Alabama, featuring Freedom Riders Dr. Bernard Lafayette and Dr. Rip Patton in conversation with director Dawn Porter Thu, July 9 5pm. Panel will be archived and available to watch if you rent the film starting 7/10! Click HERE to watch the livestream at 5pm PST!

$12, 3-Day Rental

Using interviews and rare archival footage, JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE chronicles Lewis' 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health-care...

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A portion of each rental goes towards our operation costs until we can reopen!

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10 Week Pass $49
20 Week Pass $99

Celebrate Rialto Cinemas 20th Anniversary with 10 or 20 weeks of our delicious popcorn! For a limited time, Rialto Cinemas Elmwood and Rialto Cinemas Cerrito are offering an advance-purchase "Popcorn Pass"...

We've had many patrons contact us asking how to help our theatre during this challenging time as we try and keep Rialto Cinemas afloat while the theatres are closed. Your support by purchasing GIFT CARDS for future use is the ticket! You can buy one for your family, friends or yourself to use! Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to seeing you at the movies in the future!!

Gift Cards are available in any amount ($20 minimum) and are good for both tickets and refreshments. Give the gift of movies and popcorn!

We at Rialto Cinemas stand against violence, oppression and racism.

We join all those who mourn the senseless loss of life and who work to build a more just world.

We see you. We hear you. We share in the collective call to action against systemic racism.