The Nick’s Open Caption screenings are Tuesday evenings (last screenings) and Saturday early matinees (first screenings). We look forward to seeing you at the theater!

Welcome to the Nickelodeon

The Nick’s programming is comprised of a mix of first-run independent films, special curated series, and one-off screenings of films of relevance to our community. As big believers in creating more engaging film-going experiences, the Nickelodeon often provides opportunities for conversation before and after screenings, pulling together experts and community members as speakers and respondents.

Now Playing

Now Showing
Jul 18 - Jul 27
Now Showing
Jul 18 - Jul 27

Coming Soon

Coming Soon
Jul 30
Coming Soon
Aug 15

Become a Member

With a membership to the Nickelodeon, you become a part of our community of film enthusiasts and arts supporters throughout the Midlands. We offer options for every level of commitment. Join today to see our blockbusters, indie films, and special events- all year long, with exclusive perks!

Series & Festivals

Series
Apr 30
The Nick & All Good Books invite you to explore iconic stories on the page and the big screen. Read the book, watch the film at The Nick, and join us for a post-screening discussion on how these unforgettable tales come to life in two powerful forms. Grab your copy at All Good Books and get ready for a new way to experience storytelling!
Series
Jun 12
Join us for cool mornings and big-screen magic as our Kids Summer Movie Series returns for its second year! Enjoy classic animated and live-action favorites every Wednesday and Saturday in June & July — with two movie options each day so everyone in the family can find something to love. Tickets are just $7, and this lineup is packed with laughs, nostalgia, and family-friendly adventure. Come beat the heat, relive the classics, and make summer movie memories with your little ones.
ReelTalk: Foreign Films
Sep 3
Screening as part of our ReelTalk: Foreign Films. In 1962 Hong Kong, two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses.
ReelTalk: Docuseries
Sep 10
Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink is the story of one secretive hedge fund that is plundering America’s newspapers and the journalists who are fighting back. Investigative reporter Julie Reynolds, Denver Post editorialist Chuck Plunkett and a handful of others, backed by the NewsGuild union, go toe-to-toe with the faceless Alden Global Capital in a battle to save and rebuild local journalism across America. Who will control the future of America’s news ecosystem: Wall Street billionaires concerned only with profit, or those who see journalism as an essential public service and the lifeblood of our democracy?
ReelTalk: Classics
Sep 17
Screening as part of our ReelTalk: Classics. A young man and woman meet on a train in Europe, and wind up spending one evening together in Vienna. Unfortunately, both know that this will probably be their only night together.

Events

Event
Jul 24
A journey of compassion and consequence through a process shrouded in secrecy. Two executioners' lives intersect on a path to discovering freedom from their own personal prisons. Hosted by the South Carolinians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty and the SC Christian Action Council.
Event
Aug 12
Groomed is the intimate story of filmmaker Gwen van de Pas as she returns to her hometown in search of answers about the man who sexually abused her as a child. Screening with Friends of the Metropolitan Children's Advocacy Center.
Event
Aug 14, Aug 16
For a limited time only, this special cinematic event allows fans to come together and celebrate the enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead. This year, Rhino Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing present the Dead’s eponymous film THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE. This fan-favorite cult classic follows the legendary band on what at the time was believed to be their final performances, a five-night run at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom in October of 1974, the final night billed as “The Last One.”
Event
Aug 20
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour is a dynamic showcase of seven standout short films from this year’s Festival, including two Festival Award–winning titles. A 100-minute program curated for theatrical audiences, the tour is a special opportunity to discover a collection of fiction, nonfiction, and animated shorts, and offers an eclectic mix of storytelling that highlights bold voices and fresh perspectives.