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The Definitive List of the Best Movie Theaters in NYC

Is there a better city than New York when it comes to going out with friends, family, or a significant other for a great night out…

RRyan SheaJuly 12, 20161 min readShare on XShare on FacebookShare by email

Is there a better city than New York when it comes to going out with friends, family, or a significant other for a great night out at the movies?  With our city being the focal point of so many amazing movies over the past hundred years, it makes sense that the theaters themselves would be just as iconic with many of them being one off and as unique as can be, even to this day.

We have compiled a list of what we think are the best movie theaters to go to in Manhattan.  Find a movie, head to one of the locations, get some popcorn and soda, kick back, and enjoy a great night. And 1 for more great movie ideas check out Outdoor Movie HQ.

Credit: Cinema Treasures
Credit: Cinema Treasures

Sunshine Cinema-modern movie house with digital and 3D technology, stadium style seating & gourmet concessions.

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Credit: Caliperarch.org

Nitehawk Cinema-movies screened with global fare & craft cocktails served with at patron’s seats.

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Credit: Filmforum

Film Forum-Fans of classic, independent and foreign films favor this Downtown movie landmark (since 1970).

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Credit: Wikipedia

AMC Empire 25-Cinema Complex just off of Times Square showing mainstream, independent, and IMAX films on 25 screens.

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Credit: Grand Life Hotels

Anthology Film Archives-Cinema institute presenting screenings of new and old independent, foreign & avant-garde movies.

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Credit: Popcornreel.com

IFC Center-Foreign, classic, & offbeat indie films are screened along with short subjects at this movie theater.

Credit: Village Voice
Credit: Village Voice

Lincoln Plaza Cinemas-Neighborhood movie house with six screens showing international works and independent films.

Credit: Cinema Treasures
Credit: Cinema Treasures

Village East Cinema-Vintage Moorish venue showing seven screens or art and commercial films with stadium and balcony seating.

Credit: Cinema Treasures
Credit: Cinema Treasures

Cobble Hill Cinemas-Veteran local updated with five theaters, showing a mix of first-run, independent and foreign films.

Credit: Cinema Treasures
Credit: Cinema Treasures

The Paris Theatre- Single screen movie theater with balcony seating that shows independent and foreign films.

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Credit: Bam.org

Bam Peter Jay Sharp Building-lively theater hosting a range of programming including film screenings, plays, and concerts.

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Credit: Wordpress

Museum of the Moving Image-The history of film, television, and digital media told via interactive displays, plus screenings.

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About Ryan Shea

I have been a freelance writer for seven years now, and have happily been part of the Manhattan Digest family for four of them! Hope you enjoy my foodie reviews, celebrity interviews and more!

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