Giant Screen Experience

Films


The Henry Ford x Utopia

Experience cinema that challenges the mainstream and celebrates the spirit of independent filmmakers with a new film series at The Henry Ford's Giant Screen Experience, in collaboration with Utopia — a film distribution and production company that puts fearless storytelling in focus.

Highlighting documentaries and full-length features, The Henry Ford x Utopia offers an immersive, rare opportunity for viewers to engage with these boundary-pushing works in Metro Detroit as they were meant to be seen — big, bold and uncompromising.





Showcase Film - Exclusively at The Henry Ford

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Detroit: The City of Hot Rods & Muscle Cars
Showcase Film | Runtime: 30 minutes

Welcome to Detroit, where a vehicle is much more than a way to get from A to B. Experience the movement that shaped not only the Motor City, but automotive culture throughout the world.



Pop-up Films

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The Polar Express 3D
Classic Film | Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes
Select dates and times from Thursday, November 20-Thursday, January 1, 2026 

On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery and the spirit of Christmas.

Closed captioning available upon request.

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The Vote
Free Film | Runtime: 1 hour 25 minutes
Monday, January 19, 11:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The documentary covers the hard-fought battle to expand voting rights in 1960s Alabama — sacrifices made, lives lost and the need to continue the fight for all.

Admission for both screenings is free in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Seats will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Capacities are limited.



Daily Films

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Aircraft Carrier: Guardian of the Seas
Traditional Film | Runtime: 25 minutes

Find yourself aboard the USS Ronald Reagan alongside 5,000 highly skilled sea and air personnel conducting RIMPAC, the world's largest and most comprehensive international maritime training exercise.

Closed captioning and descriptive audio available upon request. Select showtimes playing in 3D.

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Blue Whales: Return of the Giants
Traditional Film | Runtime: 45 minutes

Premier Date: Friday, January 23
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants takes viewers on the journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction.

Closed captioning available upon request. Select showtimes playing in 3D. Tickets available soon.

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Train Time
Traditional Film | Runtime: 43 minutes

Train Time propels audiences through the rugged beauty and vastness of the American landscape, revealing the brutal challenges of railroading, as well as secrets of the art and science of running the greatest trains.

Closed captioning available upon request.

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T.REX 
Traditional Film | Runtime: 45 minutes

Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, filmmakers explore new scientific discoveries to bring the most dazzling and accurate T.Rex documentary ever made!

Closed Captioning available upon request. Select showtimes playing in 3D.



Pricing


Traditional Films

(Educational films or documentaries with runtimes less than 1 hour)

 
Public
Member
Senior (62+)$9.00Free
General Admission (12-61)$10.00Free
Youth (5-11)$7.50Free
Children (4 & Under)$7.50Free

3D films, add $1 to all ticket types.


Showcase Films

 
Public
Member
Senior (62+)$9.00$7.75
General Admission (12-61)$10.00$8.50
Youth (5-11)$7.50$6.50
Children (4 & Under)$7.50$6.50

3D films, add $1 to all ticket types.
Ticket prices are subject to change.


Classic Films

(Classic studio films or other featured content)

 
Public
Member
Senior (62+)$9.00$7.75
General Admission (12-61)$10.00$8.50
Youth (5-11)$7.50$6.50
Children (4 & Under)$7.50$6.50

3D films, add $1 to all ticket types.
Ticket prices are subject to change.


Feature Films

(Premier studio or independent films)

 
Public
Member
Senior (62+)$11.50$9.75
General Admission (12-61)$13.00$11.00
Youth (5-11)$9.50$8.00
Children (4 & Under)$9.50$8.00

3D films, add $1 to all ticket types.
Ticket prices are subject to change.
Matinee specials for shows prior to 6:00 p.m. may apply for some dates and features. Use promo code GSEMATINEE19 to receive $3 off all tickets where valid.

Sensory-Friendly Films

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