How it came about

Pilton Cinema brought to reality the idea of Pip Cartmell for a Community Cinema in the heart of Pilton. It has now re-opened in the newly refurbished Skittle Alley of the Green Man Bar & Bistro (formerly the Chichester Arms). Unfortunately, numbers are limited to 50 and booking is not possible, so first come, first served.

Pilton Cinema is fully licensed by Filmbank Media to screen films which has now risen to £106/film.

It is normally a 'last Friday of the month' event with films of many different genres including comedy, drama, silent, thriller, musical, foreign language and more.

The skittle alley can seat a maximum of 50 people - first come, first served - who will be able to watch a cinema quality projection on comfortable chairs. And the bar of the Green Man is just a few paces away if you feel thirsty.

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Please feedback your ideas on the new arrangement and venue and tell us what you would like to see by going to our Feedback form. Contact us through the Contact page if you would like us to send you an email reminder.

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Welcome to Pilton Cinema

Heart-warming and Exhilarating - with Humour

Friday 29th May 2026 at 19.45

Billy Elliot

110 min, Cert. R, 2000

£5 (limited to 50)

Soft seats. Sorry booking not possible

Summary

The life of 11-year-old Billy Elliot, a coal miner's son in Northern England, is forever changed one day when he stumbles upon a ballet class during his weekly boxing lesson. Before long, he finds himself in dance, demonstrating the kind of raw talent seldom seen by the class' exacting instructor, Mrs. Wilkinson. With a tart tongue and a never-ending stream of cigarettes in her hand, Mrs. Wilkinson's zest for teaching is revived when she sees Billy's potential.

Critics Consensus

Billy Elliot received widespread critical acclaim, lauded as a heart-warming and exhilarating film that masterfully balances raw emotion with humour. Critics praised Jamie Bell’s debut performance, the nuanced portrayal of the 1984 miners' strike, and the film's uplifting, artistic themes, making it a triumph-over-adversity classic.

June's Film

Friday 26th June 2026 at 19.45

Rental Family

109 min, Cert. PG-13, 2025

£5 (limited to 50)

Soft seats. Sorry booking not possible

Summary

Rental Family follows Phillip (Brendan Fraser), a lonely, struggling American actor in Tokyo who lands a job with a specialized agency playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in clients' lives, Phillip forms genuine connections, navigating moral complexities while finding his own purpose and belonging.

Critics Consensus

It is praised as a tender, heart-warming dramedy featuring a standout, soulful performance by Brendan Fraser. Critics appreciate the film's exploration of loneliness and chosen family in Japan, though some find it formulaic and overly sentimental. It is considered a ‘gentle’, feel-good movie with a strong supporting cast.

Help the Team?

The Cinema evening is run by a very small group led by Pip Cartmell. If you would like to volunteer and get involved in the event, when we finally come back, by designing and putting up the posters, selling tickets, choosing the films, ushering, or being projectionist, do contact us by text on 07840 996643 or through our Facebook page 'Pilton Cinema'.