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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It's A Wonderful Life – Dementia-Friendly Screening 
Classic Film | Runtime: 2 hours 10 minutes
Tuesday, December 9, at 2:00 p.m.

An angel is sent from heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman see the value of his own life.

The Henry Ford offers a moviegoing experience that is designed for people with dementia and their care partners/family members/friends. During these films, the lights in the theater are turned up, the sound is turned down a bit, and attendees are welcome to talk, tap their feet, clap their hands and sing along. All guests are welcome.

Closed captioning not available.



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.

Flight of the Butterflies

Flight of the Butterflies
Traditional Film | Runtime: 40 minutes

Follow the monarchs' perilous journey and join hundreds of millions of real butterflies in the remote mountain peaks of Mexico. Be captivated by the true and compelling story of an intrepid scientist's 40-year search to find the monarchs' secret hideaway. Unravel the mysteries and experience the Flight of the Butterflies.

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

GSE Train Time

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.



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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