There is a correct time to watch The Warriors and it is late on a Saturday with strangers. The 35mm print restores the grubby amber of a 1979 New York night that digital transfers tend to scrub clean. Metrograph's late slots draw a crowd that knows every line, which turns the Coney Island finale into something communal rather than nostalgic.
What to expect
Ninety-three minutes ending around 12:25 AM, so plan your ride home. The Lower East Side location puts you steps from the F at East Broadway and the B and D at Grand St. Expect an audience that reacts audibly.
Good to know
- Starts at 10:50 PM and runs 93 minutes, ending after midnight.
- Listed as 35mm, not a digital restoration.
- Walkable to the F at East Broadway and the B or D at Grand St.
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Common questions
Is it screening on film?
Yes. Metrograph's September 19 calendar lists it as Walter Hill / 1979 / 93min / 35mm.
What time does it let out?
Around 12:25 AM Sunday.
