TCM Classic Film Festival

Grab your popcorn, settle into your couch and get ready to celebrate the magic of movies at the 2021 TCM Classic Film Festival from May 6 - 9.


This year's Festival will be presented virtually and feature four days of incredible programming on TCM and within the Classics Curated by TCM Hub on HBO Max, a dedicated streaming destination for classic movie fans within the HBO Max app. Cable subscribers can tune in to TCM for an extensive lineup of iconic classic films, presented by TCM hosts and joined by special guests.

Below is a first look at what fans can expect at the upcoming festival, with more talent and special events to be announced closer to Opening Night:

• The Masters: Iconic directors, including Rob Reiner and Mira Nair, will introduce one of their seminal films and share their personal recollections of the production.
• Tributes: The Festival recognizes a select group of individuals, including Danny Glover and Ali MacGraw, whose careers have left a lasting impact on cinema, including exclusive conversations celebrating the honoree.
• Guest Programmers: Tastemakers from different fields of expertise select and introduce their favorite films.
• Discoveries: Films, including "Antwone Fisher" (2002) and "They Won’t Believe Me" (1947), that have been forgotten or overlooked by time or changing cultural tastes that deserve to be rediscovered.
• Special Collections: Curated collections of films highlighting special themes that spotlight specific genres, eras, technical expertise, or cultures, including a focus on The L.A. Rebellion.
• Essentials: Timeless classics that have shaped generations, both past and present, and continue to influence filmmaking and culture today.
• Special Presentations: Unique presentations created by notable filmmakers and film experts which illuminate little-known and rarely seen film history.

Visit filmfestival.tcm.com for more information on the 2021 TCM Classic Film Festival and download your copy of "How to Fest with Us" guide.