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Adult
Ages 12+
$ 45
Join us for movie nights on Bannerman Island
What better way to spend the evening that with a cruise to and from Bannerman Island and a movie at the Castle? There is a Bannerman Island tour for the patrons on the first boat departure time, and a Bannerman lecture on the second boat departure time. There is a concession stand on the island that is stocked with water, drinks, snacks, candy, and popcorn for the perfect island movie night.
2026 Showings
Please note: In order to put on a show at Bannerman Island, we need to have 2 boat loads of 44 people.
Example: If you are on the first boat for the show at 6:30 pm, when you get to Bannerman Island, you will receive a guided tour of the island before the show. When the show is over, you will return to Beacon after the show is finished.
If you are on the second boat departing to Bannerman Island at 7:30 pm, you will be escorted to your seats for the show. After the show is over, you will be given a lecture of Bannerman Island, while you wait for the boat to return to pick you up. It takes about 50 minutes. We thank you for your cooperation.
Please note: Check your tour time on your confirmation because the departure times will change at the end of August due to earlier sunset times going forward.
Check out our reel below to see what’s showing in 2026!
May 8, 2026 (Rain Date May 9)
INDIANA JONES: LAST CRUSADE
Harrison Ford & Sean Connery
A Tribute to Robert Redford (1936-2025)
June 5, 2026 (Rain Date June 6)
BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID
Paul Newman & Robert Redford
June 26, 2026 (Rain Date June 27)
EVER AFTER
Drew Barrymore & Angelica Huston
July 3, 2026 (Rain Date July 4)
Celebrating the United States’ Semiquincentennial
1776
Blythe Danner, Ken Howard, William Daniels & Howard DaSilva
The lively and energetic film version of the Broadway musical comedy of the same name. In the days leading up to July 4, 1776, Continental Congressmen John Adams and Benjamin Franklin coerce Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence as a delaying tactic as they try to persuade the American colonies to support a resolution on independence. As George Washington sends depressing messages describing one military disaster after another, the businessmen, landowners and slave holders in Congress all stand in the way of the Declaration, and a single “nay” vote will forever end the question of independence. Large portions of spoken and sung dialog are taken directly from the letters and memoirs of the actual participants. The musical was produced on Bannerman Island in 2018 starring Craig Schulman as John Adams and Kelly Ellenwood as Abigail Adams.
July 10, 2026 (Rain Date July 11)
Alfred Hitchcock’s
STRANGERS ON A TRAIN
A Tribute to Rob Reiner (1947-2025)
August 7, 2026 (Rain Date August 8)
THE PRINCESS BRIDE
Starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Billy Crystal, Mandy Patinkin, Carol Kane and Peter Falk
August 21, 2026 (Rain Date August 22)
BLUE HAWAII
Elvis Presley & Angela Lansbury
September 11, 2026 (Rain Date September 12)
THE GREAT GATSBY (2013)
Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan & Tobey Maguire
October 2, 2026 (Rain Date October 3)
GREMLINS
Additional Information:
- No outside food can be brought onto the island for this showing.
- Bannerman Island books and tee shirts are also available.
- Movie seats are supplied on the island.
- There are 72 steps to get from the dock to the historic trail and event space on Bannerman Islands, we are not ADA accessible.
- There are also self-composting restrooms at the top of the stairs.
Please note:
- We have a concession stand and gift shop where guests can purchase sandwiches and Bannerman related gifts, snacks, and drinks during the performance. No outside food or drinks are allowed on the island for Theatrical performances and movies.
- Alcohol and smoking (of any kind) are not permitted on Bannerman Island.
- Only service dogs that are defined by the ADA are allowed.
What to bring:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress for the appropriate weather conditions. Your confirmation email is also your ticket for the movie.