Open Caption Screenings

SIFF is excited to bring more open caption screenings to better welcome deaf and hard of hearing audiences, as well as anyone who benefits from viewing captions. We present as many films as possible with open captions on every Tuesday and Sunday.

WHAT ARE OPEN CAPTIONS?

Open captioning is when the dialogue and sounds of a film are written as text that is overlaid on the film image for anyone in the audience to see. It is considered passive assistance, a service that is there to use or ignore.

We understand that open captions can be distracting for those who are not accustomed to using them, but in the spirit of making SIFF accessible for all cinephiles we appreciate your consideration for those who need open captions.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES

All SIFF Cinema venues and Seattle International Film Festival external venues will remain equipped with Assistive Listening devices on days when open captioning is not offered. Check-in with the Cinema or Festival Venue Manager to locate the devices at your venue.

All SIFF Cinema venues and Seattle International Film Festival external venues are equipped with Closed Captioning and Descriptive Listening devices, but services may vary per film. Call 206-464-5830 or email info@siff.net for more information.

Marty Supreme

USA | 2025 | 149 min. | Josh Safdie

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SIFF Cinema Uptown

Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. From writer/director Josh Safdie and starring Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Kevin O'Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher. Three Golden Globe nominations including Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy.

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Song Sung Blue

USA | 2025 | 131 min. | Craig Brewer

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SIFF Cinema Uptown

Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.

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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

2026 | 110 min. | Nia DaCosta

Opens January 15, 2026

SIFF Cinema Downtown

As Spike is inducted into Jimmy Crystal's gang on the mainland, Dr. Kelson makes a discovery that could alter the world. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple expands upon the world created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland in 28 Years Later, but turns it on its head.

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The Testament of Ann Lee

United Kingdom | 2025 | 137 min. | Mona Fastvold

Opens January 15, 2026

SIFF Cinema Uptown

A bold colonial-era musical from the co-writer of The Brutalist, Amanda Seyfried stars as visionary Shaker leader Ann Lee who builds a radical utopian faith in 18th century America.

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National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession

2025 | 120 min. | Dominic Cooke

Opens January 17, 2026

SIFF Film Center

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.

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National Theatre Live: Life of Pi

2025 | 150 min. | Max Webster

Opens February 21, 2026

SIFF Film Center

Puppetry, magic and storytelling combine in a unique, Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of the best-selling novel.

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National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

2025 | 100 min. | Finn den Hertog

Opens March 14, 2026

SIFF Film Center

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.

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