Pass and Voucher Exclusions
SIFF Cinema vouchers (including Member, Volunteer, and other complimentary screening vouchers) are valid for most regular priced shows.
The information on this page reflects the films and classes for which SIFF Cinema vouchers are NOT valid. Please see the specific film page for restrictions or updates. Seattle International Film Festival vouchers are not valid for SIFF Cinema programming. Vouchers may be exchanged in person at the SIFF Cinema box office for admission.
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Screenings and classes NOT accepting vouchers:
Cinema Dissection: Double Indemnity
November 22, 2025
Join facilitator and SIFF Programmer Dan Doody for a shot-by-shot investigation of the film’s ingenious narrative, its whip-smart dialogue, and how (not) to commit the perfect murder.
The Donn Of Tiki
USA | 2024 | 100 min. | Alex Lamb, Max Well
December 1, 2025
The life of Donn Beach, creator of the Tiki Bar, has been frequently embellished, and at times flat-out fabricated. The Donn of Tiki attempts to separate fact from fiction as it explores his incredulous story and the legacy he left behind. Post-film Q&A with directors Alex Lamb and Max Well.
Reflection in a Dead Diamond
Belgium | 2025 | 87 min. | Hélène Cattet, Bruno Forzani
December 3, 2025
An ultra-stylish, positively astonishing reinvention of 1960s Eurospy thrillers from the visionary directing duo of Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani (Let the Corpses Tan). Presented by Grand Illusion Cinema.
Fuck My Son! (35mm)
USA | 2025 | 94 min. | Todd Rohal
Opens December 5, 2025
An X-Rated descent into demented comedy and maniacal horror. Presented in 35mm by Grand Illusion in collaboration with SIFF, with writer/director Todd Rohal in attendance for Q&As after each screening!
Bach: A Christmas Miracle
Germany | 2024 | 90 min. | Florian Baxmeyer
December 7, 2025
Join the Seattle Bach Festival for an exclusive screening of the film “Bach: A Christmas Miracle,” a festive prelude to our much-anticipated performances of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio this December.
Mountains on Stage - Winter Edition 2025
2025 | 180 min.
December 10, 2025
Mountains on Stage aims to bring the mountains to the city, to share the beauty of mountain sports! A selection of the best documentaries on mountain activities are presented.
Silent Night, Deadly Night
USA | 2025 | 96 min. | Mike P. Nelson
December 11, 2025
A twisted reimagining of the controversial classic! Presented by Grand Illusion Cinema.
Dark and Tender: The Big Island (Debut)
USA | 2025 | 120 min. | Aaron Johnson
December 12, 2025
A film by the Chronically UnderTouched (CUT) Project directed by Aaron Johnson (Founder, The CUT Project) and produced by Ben Wilson and Color of Sound.
First Blood
USA | 1982 | 93 min. | Ted Kotcheff
December 13, 2025
The 1982 classic set in the Pacific Northwest, co-presented by Grand Illusion Cinema and Portland's Wyrd War!
The Mastermind
USA | 2025 | 110 min. | Kelly Reichardt
December 13, 2025
The latest work from Kelly Reichardt! In a sedate corner of Massachusetts circa 1970, an unemployed carpenter turned amateur art thief plans his first big heist. Presented by Grand Illusion.
Deaf Santa Claus
USA | 2025 | 109 min. | Ben Shelton, Anthony Mowl
December 14, 2025
With an uncanny resemblance to the icon himself, Charles Graves chases his dream of becoming a professional Deaf Santa Claus. Presented by Grand Illusion Cinema, with open captions.
Avatar: Fire and Ash (3D)
USA | 2025 | 192 min. | James Cameron
Opens December 18, 2025
Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges. All screenings presented in HFR (48fps) 3D.
National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession
2025 | 120 min. | Dominic Cooke
Opens January 17, 2026
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton ("The Crown") joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter ("Bridgerton") for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.
Fly Fishing Film Tour: 20th Anniversary
120 min.
February 5, 2026
The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026, marking two decades of unforgettable stories, breathtaking landscapes, and a community bound by a passion for fly fishing.
National Theatre Live: Life of Pi
2025 | 150 min. | Max Webster
Opens February 21, 2026
Puppetry, magic and storytelling combine in a unique, Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of the best-selling novel.
National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step
2025 | 100 min. | Finn den Hertog
Opens March 14, 2026
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden ("Slow Horses," Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, "The Responder") in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.