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A beloved independent movie theater in Homer, Alaska, known for its community fundraisers and the Homer Documentary Film Festival.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Overview

The Homer Theatre is an independent movie theater located at 106 W. Pioneer Ave. in Homer, Alaska, United States. It operates as a local, community-oriented cinema showing the latest films and is known for serving what it calls the best popcorn in all of Alaska. The theater has been owned by Lynette and Jamie Sutton since 2002, who purchased it and ran it with the support of the community and a dedicated staff. In March 2020, their daughter Ali Sutton took over the running of the theater, guiding it through the COVID-19 pandemic and out the other side. The Homer Theatre is deeply involved in community fundraising, hosting numerous events for local non-profits throughout the year. It also founded the Homer Documentary Film Festival in 2003, which started with four movies and has since expanded to showcase the "8 Best Docs in the World," having shown the eventual Oscar winner every year. The theater prides itself on being a gathering place and a resilient local business, describing itself as "the best flat screen within 225 miles."

History

The Homer Theatre is an independent movie theater in Homer, Alaska. According to its official website, Lynette and Jamie Sutton purchased the theater in 2002. With the continued support of the community and a talented, dedicated staff, the theater remained a beloved local business over the years. In 2003, the Suttons started the Homer Documentary Film Festival, which began with four movies and has since expanded to feature the "8 Best Docs in the World," having shown the eventual Oscar winner every year. In March 2020, Jamie and Lynette's daughter, Ali, took over the running of the theater. She guided the theater through the COVID-19 pandemic and out the other side, stronger and more resilient than ever. The theater prides itself on giving back to the community through numerous fundraisers for local non-profits throughout the year. It continues to show the latest movies and is known for serving the best popcorn in all of Alaska.

  • 2020

    Ali Sutton took over the running of the theatre in March.

  • 2003

    The Homer Documentary Film Festival was founded with four movies.

  • 2002

    Lynette and Jamie Sutton purchased the Homer Theatre.

Products and positioning

Community-focused independent cinema and local gathering place.

  • Movie screenings

    Showing the latest movies.

  • Popcorn

    Served as the best popcorn in all of Alaska.

  • Homer Documentary Film Festival

    Annual festival featuring the "8 Best Docs in the World".

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