Moxie Flix: Hugo (2011)
In 1931 Paris, an orphan living in the walls of a train station gets wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton. (PG, 126 min.)
Showtimes
Saturday, November 8, 2025
12:00 PM
These FREE screenings are part of MOXIE FLIX, a monthly series focusing on essential films for kids to see before they turn 13. This series was made possible by a grant from the Missouri Arts Council and the Springfield Regional Arts Council.
A thorough, spoiler-filled Parent’s Guide can be found here.
Welcome to a magical world of spectacular adventure! When wily and resourceful Hugo discovers a secret left by his father, he unlocks a mystery and embarks on a quest that will transform those around him and lead to a safe and loving place he can call home. Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese invites you to experience a thrilling journey that critics are calling the stuff that dreams are made of. [Paramount Pictures]
Starring: Asa Butterfield, Chloë Grace Moretz, Christopher Lee
Director: Martin Scorsese
Genre: Mystery, Family, Adventure
"Hugo is nothing short of gorgeous."
— Monica Castillo, Dig Boston
"This love letter to the movies is something to cherish."
— Marjorie Baumgarten, Austin Chronicle
"Hugo is an intensely personal statement from Scorsese, one not just about magic, but also the magic of cinema."
— Matt Singer, IFC.com
"Scorsese transforms this innocent tale into an ardent love letter to the cinema and a moving plea for film preservation."
— J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader
"It is a miraculous achievement that, during this home stretch, engages on levels and in ways few other films can admit to, and as such makes a decided case to be considered as one of the year's finest achievements."
— Sara Michelle, Fetters MovieFreak.com
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