Tempe Harkins location to host 'Napoleon Dynamite' movie party

The screening includes free refreshments, photo ops and an appearance by the actor who played Pedro.

October 1, 2024

Image: See a very special screening of "Napoleon Dynamite" in Tempe on Oct. 17.

See a very special screening of "Napoleon Dynamite" in Tempe on Oct. 17. Courtesy of 20th Century Fox

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Believe it or not, it's been 20 years since "Napoleon Dynamite" was released.

The quirky indie film about a teenage misfit and his eccentric circle of friends and family became an unlikely cult classic.

To celebrate the anniversary, Harkins Theatres Tempe Marketplace 16 will host a "Napoleon Dynamite" movie party on Thursday, Oct. 17.

In attendance will be Efren Ramirez, who played Pedro in the film.

Tickets are $19.75, which includes a "Great Skills" cocktail/mocktail or medium soft drink, small popcorn, lip balm and photo ops.

The event begins at 5:45 and the movie starts at 7.

Visit the Harkins Theatres website for information and tickets.

Jennifer Goldberg is the Senior Editor of Culture at Phoenix New Times. She joined the New Times staff in February 2016. In her role, Jennifer writes and publishes profiles of both local and regional musicians, previews upcoming performances and provides guides on the best of Phoenix’s entertainment scene. She also oversees the Best of Phoenix. Jennifer previously worked for Jewish News of Greater Phoenix. During her career, Jennifer has received awards from the Arizona Press Club, the Arizona Newspaper Association and the American Jewish Press Association. She holds a bachelor’s of arts in English from Arizona State University.

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