Laneway Cinema: How The Grinch Stole Christmas

The Rocks Laneway Cinema 

Amongst golden sandstone buildings and cobbled lanes on Playfair Street, you’ll find a giant screen surrounded by cosy bean bags and comfy deck chairs where you can watch your favourite movie under the stars each Wednesday night. Gates open at 5:30pm and the movie starts at 7.00pm.

Entry to The Rocks Laneway Cinema is free, but for the best seats in the house - be sure to register for your free ticket. If you miss out booking online there are a limited amount of walk-ups ticket available on the night! 

December is all about Christmas and we will be proudly supporting Plate it Forward, the social enterprise committed to tackling hunger and employment insecurity in Australia. 

Pay what you feel! Profit from each bag of popcorn sold will go to supporting Plate it Forward and help harness the power of food and provide training and other opportunities to enable individuals to self-sustain. 

Movie Info

Runtime: 105 minutes 

Rating: PG

Synopsis: In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children's tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen).

Terms & Conditions 

• Maximum of 4 tickets per person/registration 

• Limited registered seating and walk-up seating is available 

• Registered seating will only be held until the commencement of the movie. Once the movie has commenced, it will become available for walk-up guests 

• If you require accessibility access, please register for a seat and email  for further information and our team can assist you on the evening 

• By registering for a ticket, you agree to the Terms & Conditions of Entry 

FAQ 

• Is The Rocks Laneway Cinema free? Yes! It is free to attend the cinema. We strongly recommend to register for your free ticket to secure a seat. There is limited seating for walk-ups available 

• Can I bring food and beverage into The Rocks Laneway Cinema? You are welcome to bring in food and non-alcoholic beverages. Why not plan your evening and dine in at one of our many outlets in The Rocks – better yet, why not grab some take-away and settle in for the evening. Check out our retailers here serving a range of delicious eats! 

• Is The Rocks Laneway Cinema dog friendly? Yes! We love dogs and we know you do too. We just ask that all pooches are on a leash, remain under your control and your responsibility. Please be considerate of those guests that may not love dogs as much.   

• Is The Rocks accessible? Yes! If you require accessible access, please register for a ticket and email XXX for further information on access.  

• What can’t I bring? Pop-up or external furniture, glass, BYO alcohol is not permitted on site 

• Is The Rocks Laneway Cinema all ages? All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult 

• What are the movie ratings? Each movie screening will vary, please check the website for details prior to registering for a ticket. Screenings will range from G up to MA15+ and viewers discretion is advised 

• What happens if I leave my seat? If you need to leave the cinema for the bathroom or to collect some delicious take-away, please see one of the friendly staff and they can provide you with a pass out token