Have Yourself a Merry Little x World of Animation
Tokyo Godfathers
Sunday, December 20, 2026 | 7:30pm
Little Theatre 1 (240 East Ave.)
Doors open at 7:00pm
Standard ticket prices
Tickets available online in advance, at our box office during open hours, or at the door (if tickets remain).
Accessibility at this Screening
• Hearing Amplification (accessibility device or hearing loop)
Tokyo Godfathers, the acclaimed holiday classic from master director Satoshi Kon (Paprika, Perfect Blue).
In modern-day Tokyo, three unhoused people’s lives are changed forever when they discover a baby girl at a garbage dump on Christmas Eve. As the New Year fast approaches, these three forgotten members of society band together to solve the mystery of the abandoned child and the fate of her parents. Along the way, encounters with seemingly unrelated events and people force them to confront their own haunted pasts, as they learn to face their future, together.
Co-written by Keiko Nobumoto (Cowboy Bebop) and featuring a whimsical score by Keiichi Suzuki, Tokyo Godfathers is a masterpiece by turns heartfelt, hilarious and highly original, a tale of hope and redemption in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.
Rated PG-13 | 1 hr 32 mins | Animation, Drama, Comedy| 2003
Japan | Japanese (and other languages), with English subtitles
DCP | Sony Pictures
About the series
Have Yourself a Merry Little
Ah, the holidays. A time for family, friends, reflection, cheer … but mostly, a time to get cozy with your favorite movies. Our Little holiday lineup includes classics, delightful rom-coms, and indie gems to unwrap and enjoy. So don your favorite scarf, indulge in the savory bliss of popcorn, and “Have Yourself A Merry Little” time with us. Read more
World of Animation
The Little’s World of Animation series celebrates animated films throughout the history of cinema, and around the globe. From traditional hand-drawn to stop-motion to independently-made computer-graphics, the series presents new restorations, cult classics, and more!
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