Ohio Goes to the Movies

Sep 03, 2026

Ohio’s contributions to the movies will be celebrated through a statewide movie series with communities across Ohio hosting free movie showings throughout 2026. Films cover many genres in a variety of venues.

Check out the movies hitting the big screen in Stark County as a part of the Ohio Goes to the Movies series!

Ohio Goes to the Movies

Major League (1989) | March 1st

Kicking the series off in Stark County is the baseball classic, Major League! This star-studded film follows the Cleveland Indians who have just landed an owner looking to put together the worst team possible in hopes of moving the team to Florida. Against all the odds the team finds themselves pushing for the postseason in this tale that is sure to make you laugh!

Other than featuring the Cleveland Indians this was filmed in Ohio and is directed by Ohio native, David S. Ward (South Euclid). You can catch this film for free at Cinemark Tinseltown North Canton & XD on March 1st at 4:00 PM.

Ramona and Beezus (2010) | June 5th

The series continues in Downtown Canton with a more family-friendly film, Ramona and Beezus! Starring Selena Gomez and Joey King this film follows Ramona, a mischievous girl who is trying to raise money to save her family home and while doing that keeps her sister Ramona on her toes.

The screenplay for Ramona and Beezus was co-written by Ohio native, Nick Pustay (Cleveland). You can catch this film for free at Glen Oak High School brought to you by the Canton Palace Theatre on June 18th at 12:00 PM.

The Wizard of Oz (1939) | July 11th

Next we hop to the 1930s with the musical classic, The Wizard of Oz! Follow along with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and Toto as they go on a quest to meet the wizard in hopes to each be granted their greatest life desires!

The Wizard of Oz stars Cleveland native, Margaret Hamilton and Xenia native, Charley Grapewin. You can catch this film for free at the Lions Lincoln Theatre on July 11th at 7:00 PM.

Go Tigers! (2001) | August 15th

Relive the Massillon Tiger's 1999 football season when you see, Go Tigers! Catch this behind-the-scene look at a remarkable season carried by three emerging stars and the pride of an entire city!

Go Tigers was filmed in Massillon and spotlights the Tigers who live here in Stark County. You can catch this film for free at the Regal Great Escape in Massillon on August 15th at 6:30 PM.

Duel in the Sun (1946) | August 15th

The next film to hit the big screen is the classic western, Duel in the Sun! After Pearl loses her parents she moves in with her aunt where she falls for Lewt and after things don't work out it leads to a lovers duel.

Aunt Laura Belle is portrayed by Lillian Gish of Springfield and Massillon. You can catch Duel in the Sun for free at Kent State University Stark Campus on August 15th at 7:00 PM.

The Hit Situation | August 27th

The next showing will be The Hit Situation! A rapper finds himself intertwined in some legal trouble involving espionage and billions of dollars. Is he guilty? Is someone framing him? Or is something crazier going on?

The Hit Situation and produced and directed by Alliance native, Ben Patterson. You can catch it for free at the University of Mount Union on August 27th at 7:00 PM.

Broken Blossoms (1919) | September 19th

We jump back even further with the next installment with, Broken Blossoms from 1919! This story follows a Chinese immigrant store owner who is falling in love with a girl who is always in trouble with her dad. One day she faints in front of his store and he takes her in, but her dad is not happy to find this out.

This film also stars Ohio native, Lillian Gish. You can see it for free at the Canton Palace Theatre on September 19th at 7:00 PM.

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Willis Brienza

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Willis Brienza is the Creative Coordinator for Visit Canton. He enjoys movies, music, sports, and spending time with friends and family! Willis resides in Alliance with his wife, Rosie, and their two dogs! Have an update or comment about the blog? Reach out at willisb@visitcanton.com.
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