THALIAN HALL CINEMA · FAMILY SERIES
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
40th Anniversary (Released August 9, 1985)
1985 | PG | Adventure, Comedy | 1 hour, 31 minutes
UNITED STATES | ENGLISH
IT'S PEE-WEE WEEK!
Coming August 18-22, it's Pee-wee Week! Every available screening will be taken over by the 40th anniversary of Tim Burton's 1985 family comedy classic Pee-wee's Big Adventure. We will be raffling off Pee-wee related items, including memorabilia from Pee-wee's Playhouse. Come dressed as your favorite Pee-wee character (either Big Adventure or Playhouse) to win a special prize! There may even be a special appearance from Pee-wee's beloved bike...
Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, the all-time family comedy classic, is back on the big screen for its 40th anniversary! Director Tim Burton’s feature film-debut of a man searching for his beloved bike became a cultural phenomenon, and introduced the world to Pee-wee Herman, beloved children’s show host and pop culture icon.
MONDAY AUGUST 18 2025
10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM
TUESDAY AUGUST 19 2025
10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 20 2025
10:00 AM | 1:00 PM
THURSDAY AUGUST 21 2025
10:00 AM | 1:00 PM
FRIDAY AUGUST 22 2025
10:00 AM | 1:00 PM
HISTORIC MAIN STAGE [RED] · RUTH AND BUCKY STEIN THEATRE [BLACK]
FAMILY SERIES TICKETS
$10.00 | ADULT · SENIOR (65+) · STUDENT (W/ VALID ID)
$5.00 | CHILD (12 & UNDER)
Official Synopsis (Warner Bros.):
When Pee-wee Herman's idyllic world is destroyed by the theft of his fire-engine red bicycle, the pre-pubescent adult sets out on a manic cross-country odyssey to recover his most valued possession. Director Tim Burton makes his feature-film debut with this comic masterpiece.
Directed by Tim Burton
Written by Phil Hartman, Paul Reubens, Michael Varhol
Starring:
Pee-wee Herman, Elizabeth Daily, Mark Holton, Diane Salinger, Judd Omen, Irving Hellman, Monte Landis, Damon Martin
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