Armageddon Time

Friday, November 25 until Thursday, December 1, 2022Yukon Theatre

From acclaimed filmmaker James Gray, Armageddon Time is a deeply personal coming-of-age story about the strength of family and the generational pursuit of the American Dream. The film features an all-star cast including Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong.

An alternately tender and candid glimpse of what it feels like to be told one thing while knowing the opposite is true deep in your bones. - Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

Recommended ages 14+ for drinking, frightening scenes and strong language.

Parents need to know that Armageddon Time is a coming-of-age dramedy based on writer-director James Gray's experiences growing up in 1980 New York City. While it's about the strength and complexity of family, it also paints a picture of what it was like for Gray to be an 11-year-old kid in that time and place, including the frequent expression of racist attitudes, kids being harshly disciplined (a father beats his son with a belt in an intense scene), and the idea that the only measure of success was your bank account. Read more...