Looking to expand your cinematic horizons? Don’t miss “Seven Samurai” at the Coolidge Corner Theatre as part of its ongoing Akira Kurosawa retrospective. If you’re interested in supporting local filmmakers, check out “Eephus,” a baseball comedy set in small-town New England. Catch those flicks and more at Boston-area screenings this week, through Aug. 10.
Pitch Perfect (2012) See the a cappella comedy starring Maine native Anna Kendrick for free as Revere’s Theatre Thursdays takes over the William G. Reinstein Bandstand. Kendrick stars as Beca, a newcomer to her college‘s all-women a cappella group, the Barden Bellas, helping them take on rivals like the men of the Treblemakers as they aim to win it all during a big singing competition. In addition to Kendrick, “Pitch Perfect” stars Skylar Astin, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Ben Platt, as well as Pittsfield native Elizabeth Banks, who produced the film and directed its sequel, “Pitch Perfect 2.” Aug. 7, begins at dusk. Free. William G. Reinstein Bandstand, Revere Beach Boulevard, Revere. revererec.org
Hidden Figures (2016) This biographical drama is based on the true story of Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer), and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe), Black women mathematicians at NASA who helped make early missions to space possible with their critical calculations. An adaptation of Margot Lee Shetterly’s 2016 book, the film highlights their perseverance and lasting impact on the history of space travel. Catch the film for free as part of the ongoing SomerMovie Fest series. Aug. 7, 8 p.m. Free. Statue Park, Davis Square, Somerville. somervillema.gov
Seven Samurai (1954) A highlight of the Coolidge Corner Theatre’s Akira Kurosawa retrospective, see “Seven Samurai” in a new 4k restoration as part of the film’s ongoing 70th anniversary celebration. The acclaimed classic follows a group of warriors who overcome their differences, uniting to defend a village from bandits. And if the 3½-hour runtime feels intimidating, don’t worry — the screenings include a 10-minute intermission. Aug. 8 and 10, various showtimes. $19.75. Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline. coolidge.org
Finding Nemo (2003) In the anthem Pixar flick, clownfish and father Marlin (Albert Brooks) raises his only son Nemo (Alexander Gould) under an overly protective fin. However, he still winds up losing Nemo to the clutches of divers, forcing Marlin to go on a grand oceanic odyssey to slash his kid, with a little help from Dory (Ellen DeGeneres), a forgetful but friendly blue tang fish. See the family-friendly movie for free Saturday on the Pru’s South Garden. Aug. 9, begins at dusk. Free. Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St. prudentialcenter.com
Eephus (2024) This indie baseball comedy follows two recreational teams in a small New England town as they get ready to play the last game before their field is torn down to make space for a school. A love letter to America’s pastime, Globe film critic Odie Henderson gave “Eephus” 3 stars in his analysis, calling it a “a good-natured hangout movie” that puts viewers “in the bleachers” of the game unfolding onscreen. Director Carson Lund, a New Hampshire native, will appear at the Somerville Theatre alongside members of the cast and crew prior to Sunday’s screening. Aug. 10, 6 p.m. $17.50. Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville. somervilletheatre.com
Ryan Yau can be reached at ryan.yau@globe.com.
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