A movie poster light box is the style of frame that double-sided cinema posters were designed for. It illuminates the artwork from behind, giving the image the depth, colour and impact intended for theatrical display.

Yes. These terms are commonly used interchangeably to describe a frame with integrated rear lighting for the poster.

Our light boxes have been independently tested by a leading laboratory and certified to British and European safety standards.

No. Our light boxes use energy-efficient LEDs that generate no heat and no UV light that could damage the poster.

Our light boxes are finished in black. It is a deliberate, cinema-led finish that keeps the focus on the poster itself.

Our standard light boxes are designed for 27 × 40 inch double-sided one sheet posters. Our quad light boxes are designed for 30 × 40 inch double-sided UK quad posters. If your poster matches one of those sizes and is double-sided, it is the format these frames were made for.

Yes. A single-sided poster will still fit and it will still light up. Many look very good displayed this way, although colour saturation is usually stronger with a double-sided poster.

We identify suitable posters on the site with our Light Box Ready and Quad Light Box Ready markers. You can also filter posters by those tags to view compatible options more easily. If you are unsure about a particular poster, please contact us and we will advise.

No. Our light boxes are supplied fully built. You simply unpack, insert the poster and plug the unit in.

Each light box is supplied with its own power cable and a UK standard mains plug.

Yes. With early planning, a cable-hidden installation is entirely achievable. We also provide technical information for the architect, builder or electrician planning that kind of installation.

Very easy. The sides of the frame snap open, allowing the glazing to be lifted out so the poster can be inserted or changed quickly. Once in place, the sides simply snap closed again.

Much like hanging a picture. Each light box has integrated hanging fittings on the reverse, and fixings are supplied. As with any wall-hung piece, the correct fixings should be used for your specific wall type.

Our standard light box measures 104 cm high by 72 cm wide and is a little over 1 cm deep. Our quad light box measures 79 cm high by 104.5 cm wide and is also just over 1 cm deep.

They are very light for their size, weighing around 5 kg with a poster installed.

Within the UK, shipping is free and sent on a 24-hour service. For orders outside the UK, please contact us before ordering so we can discuss your location and obtain courier quotes.

No. We ship the poster separately in one of our extra-thick tubes. This reduces the risk of movement in transit, which could otherwise damage the poster. The frames are designed so that fitting the poster is straightforward.

In theory, the optional remote can control more than one light box, but it is not our recommended approach. For multiple light boxes controlled as a group, home automation is the better solution.

Yes. Our Wi-Fi adapters allow control through a mobile app and integration with Amazon Alexa. For more bespoke automation setups, Control4, Crestron and Savant dealers can incorporate Art of the Movies light boxes into a wider home automation design.

Yes. All of our light boxes are supplied with a one-year guarantee.

Of course. If you are unsure about poster compatibility, installation, cabling or anything else, just get in touch and we will be happy to help.