Gala

Blue Moon

Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke reunite for this witty and heartfelt portrait of a man down on his luck but who refuses to bow out.

Screening dates and booking

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Credits

  • Director

    Richard Linklater

  • Screenwriter

    Robert Kaplow

  • With

    Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott

  • USA-Ireland 2024. 100min

  • Courtesy of

    Sony Pictures Releasing UK

  • Language

    English

Access information

Audio description:
Thursday 16 October 20:45
Friday 17 October 14:45
Sunday 19 October 12:15

Closed Captions (CC) via WatchWord smart glasses:
Thursday 16 October 20:45
Friday 17 October 14:45

Intro / Q&A Live captioned:
Thursday 16 October 20:45

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Introduction

On the opening night of Oklahoma!, renowned lyricist Lorenz Hart storms out of the performance to regale his trusty barkeep with his acidic charm. Hart knows he must face former creative partner Richard Rogers and his new collaborator Oscar Hammerstein II, but first a moment for dreams and romance. Revelling in its deceptive simplicity, Blue Moon is awash with hilarity and heartbreak, delivered to perfection by Linklater and his impressive ensemble cast.

Kristy Matheson

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices.

If you’re aged 16 to 25, sign up for free to BFI 25 and Under for a chance to get £6 tickets to all screenings and events (subject to availability).

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