This week at the Lincoln Theater
"A Private Life" (R; 1 hour, 47 minutes - In French and English) - When renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner learns of the death of one of her patients she is deeply troubled. Convinced that it was murder, she decides to investigate.Final showtimeThursday, March 12 at 2 p.m. Presented in partnership with Maine Health - Lincoln Health School Based Health Centers.
National Theatre Live: "The Fifth Step"(R; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder, PBS’ Sherlock) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.PlayingThursday, March 12 at 6 p.m. and Friday, March 13 at 2 p.m. (Friday matinee is played with open captions). Tickets: $15 Adult, $13 LT Member, and $5 Youth. Broadcasts from National Theatre Live are generously sponsored by First National Bank & First National Wealth Management.
"EPiC"(PG-13; 1 hour, 36 minutes) - Elvis sings and tells his story like never before in a new cinematic experience from visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann. A mix of a documentary and concert film made using unused footage from “Elvis: That's the Way It Is,” the film of Elvis' legendary 1970 Summer Festival in Las Vegas and his road concert film from two years later, “Elvis on Tour,” that were found during the production of 2022's “Elvis.”Playing Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 14 at 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 18 at 2 and 7 p.m., and Thursday, March 19 at 2 p.m. Presented in partnership with Supplies Unlimited.
Exhibition on Screen: "Turner and Constable" (NR; 1 hour, 30 minutes) - Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this unmissable new documentary explores two of Britain’s greatest painters, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable, who were also the greatest of rivals. Born within a year of each other, both used landscape painting to reflect the changing world around them. Tate Britain is bringing these two greats together for a groundbreaking exhibition, in London from November 2025 to April 2026, and Exhibition on Screen once again has exclusive and privileged access to bring their extraordinary art and remarkable stories to the big screen so that you can enjoy both film and exhibition together. Discover unexpected sides to both artists with intimate views of sketchbooks and personal items and insights from leading experts. Playing Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. and Friday, March 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 Adult, $13 LT Member, and $5 Youth.
Coming soon – Tickets on sale now: "Sirat" (R) opens March 20; The MET Live in HD: "Tristan Und Isolde TRISTAN UND" (Wagner) March 21; Free - "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (PG, 1981) March 23; Free - "Observer" (NR) March 26; "Wuthering Heights" (R) opens March 27.
Tickets are available in advance through the theater’s online box office at www.LincolnTheater.org. Any remaining tickets are available at the door beginning 30 minutes before showtime. Movie tickets are $10 Adult and $7 LT Member and Youth 18 and under. Special event ticket prices vary. Wednesday matinee screenings contain Open Captions unless otherwise specified. The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater Street in downtown Damariscotta. Curtain going up!

