The Harbor Theatre

“The Finest Hours” tells the remarkable true story of the greatest small boat rescue in Coast Guard history. On Feb. 18, 1952, a massive storm splits the SS Pendleton in two, trapping more than 30 sailors inside the tanker’s sinking stern.

Engineer Ray Sybert bravely takes charge to organize a strategy for his fellow survivors. Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Cluff of the Chatham, Massachusetts Coast Guard orders a daring rescue mission.

Stars Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, John Ortiz and Eric Bana. Plays Wednesday, Feb. 10 and Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.

“The Big Short” Based on Michael Lewis' best-seller “The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine,” tells the true story of the housing market collapse and the brokers who profited from it.

In 2008, Wall Street guru Michael Burry realizes that a number of subprime home loans are in danger of defaulting. Burry bets against the housing market by throwing more than $1 billion of his investors' money into credit default swaps.

His actions attract the attention of banker Jared Vennett (Ryan Gosling), hedge-fund specialist Mark Baum (Steve Carell) and other greedy opportunists. Together, these men make a fortune by taking full advantage of the impending economic collapse in America.

Plays Friday, Feb. 12, Saturday, Feb. 13, Wednesday, Feb.17 and Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. only.

The Harbor Theatre is located at 186 Townsend Avenue in Boothbay Harbor. For more information, call 207-633-0438 or visit www.harbortheatre.net.

Lincoln Theater

“The Danish Girl” A love story loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda's marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili's groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer. Nominated for 4 Academy Awards® including Best Actor for Eddie Redmayne. Final screenings Thursday, Feb. 11 at 2 and 7 p.m.

Downton in Damariscotta. The 6th and final season of “Downton Abbey,” the highest-rated drama in PBS history, comes to the Lincoln Theater screen Fridays through March 4 at 2 p.m.., free to the public. Episode #6 airs Friday, Feb. 12.

“The Big Short” Four denizens of the world of high-finance predict the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid-2000s, and decide to take on the big banks for their greed and lack of foresight. Nominated for five Academy Awards® including Best Picture and Best Director. Starring Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell and Brad Pitt. Playing Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14 at 3 and 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17 and Thursday, Feb. 18 at 2 and 7 p.m.

NT Live: “Hamlet” (Captured live Oct. 2015) Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game, Frankenstein at the National Theatre) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. Tickets: $15/$13/$5. Saturday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m.

The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater Street in Damariscotta. For more information, call 207-563-3424 or visit www.atthelincoln.org.