WHERE TO WATCH SENSORY FRIENDLY FILMS IN THE NYC AREA

For a child or anyone with sensory issues, the high volumes and bright screens of a movie theater can be scary and unpleasant. Autism Society and AMC Loews Theaters bring Sensory-Friendly Films, special screenings of new family movies that everyone can enjoy at the movie theater. Catch a sensory-friendly film at a theater near you in New York or Fairfield County, Connecticut.

A movie theater can be a scary place for a child (or anyone, for that matter) with sensory issues. And yet, what’s better on a rainy weekend or a too-hot summer day than heading to the nearest movie theater to catch the latest family movie and share a few laughs with your little ones?

To make sure more families get to have this experience with their children who have sensory issues, the Autism Society has partnered with select AMC Theatres throughout the U.S. to present Sensory-Friendly Films.

These special screenings feature new family movies (rated G or PG) in a toned-down version of the movie theater experience—the lights stay up, the sound is turned down, and audience members are encouraged to get up, walk around, and make as much noise as they please. All shows start at 10am and tickets are available at the matinee price (usually $6).

Sensory-Friendly Films are shown at the following participating theaters in New York City, the NYC suburbs (including Westchester, Rockland, and Fairfield County, CT), and on Long Island.

For an up-to-date list of upcoming screenings and information on how to request these screenings at a different theater, visit amctheatres.com/sff.