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Cinema Village

πŸ“ Manhattan, NY

β˜…4.4(481 Google reviews)

Historic Greenwich Village cinema specializing in art house, foreign films, and independent cinema. Features affordable pricing, welcoming staff, and intimate European-style atmosphere in a converted 1898 firehouse.

βœ“ Affordable ticketsβœ“ Excellent staffβœ“ Art house filmsβœ“ Basic sound system
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Sabena Singh

Cinema Village in s a small movie theater that has been open for decades. Located on East 12th Street, it is a beloved movie hall showing art and foreign films. Ticket prices are $8 which in these times is a steal. The seats are quite comfortable and the screen large. Restrooms are downstairs. Patrick, Jack and another unnamed lady were manning the ticket counter and refreshments. Popcorn is priced at $4, $6 and $8. $4 for a small which was also incredible. I bought one and took half home. I had come to see β€œA Complete Unknown” which was enjoyable.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Cinema Village is perfect for families with older children or teens who appreciate art house and foreign films in an intimate, European-style setting. The exceptional staff and budget-friendly prices make it ideal for parents seeking a more cultured cinema experience, though families wanting mainstream blockbusters or premium sound should look elsewhere.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Tickets are just $8 - significantly cheaper than typical NYC theaters
⏰Small popcorn costs $4 and portions are generous enough to take home
🎟️Online ticketing doesn't allow seat selection but seating isn't usually an issue
πŸš—Restrooms are located downstairs

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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481 Google reviews

Outstanding staff service80%
Affordable pricing60%
Charming intimate atmosphere80%
Independent/art films focus60%
Basic audio quality40%
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Sabena Singh

a year ago

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β€œCinema Village in s a small movie theater that has been open for decades. Located on East 12th Street, it is a beloved movie hall showing art and foreign films. Ticket prices are $8 which in these times is a steal. The seats are quite comfortable and the screen large. Restrooms are downstairs. Patrick, Jack and another unnamed lady were manning the ticket counter and refreshments. Popcorn is priced at $4, $6 and $8. $4 for a small which was also incredible. I bought one and took half home. I had come to see β€œA Complete Unknown” which was enjoyable.”

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Carla Perez

11 months ago

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β€œSmall theater with a lot of charm, reminds me of a European cinema. It has only two rooms but they are well maintained and clean. Chairs are fairly comfortable. We purchased our tickets online and it didn't allow us to pick a seat, however we didn't have any issues in terms of seating. The movie audio was great, but don't expect Dolby Surround. Most movies are from independent producers, which I actually like, the audience and vibe also seemed quite intellectual given the types of movies screened here. The staff was kind. We will come back.”

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jefferson charles

3 months ago

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β€œNice facility, but what truly makes my experiences 5 star worthy is the wonderful staff that’s there every time I show up. Not only are they a collective of warm individuals, but they are very attentive with directions and answering specific questions- enthusiastically helping me with any thing I need. I love coming here knowing that they’ll be there to ensure I have a wonderful experience!”

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Yevgeniy Zaets

3 months ago

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β€œβ€‹What really sets this place apart, though, is the incredible staff. Everyone was super welcoming and went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. It’s rare to find such genuine hospitality at a theater. Highly recommend catching a movie here.”

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Overview

Cinema Village is Manhattan's oldest continuously operated Greenwich Village cinema, housed in a converted 1898 firehouse. The 310-seat theater specializes in art house films, foreign cinema, and independent features from distributors like A24 and NEON. The venue offers open caption screenings, director Q&As, and hosts special events including film festivals and anniversary screenings.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday12:30 – 22:00
Tuesday12:30 – 22:00
Wednesday12:30 – 22:00
Thursday12:30 – 22:00
Friday12:30 – 22:00
Saturday12:30 – 22:00
Sunday12:30 – 22:00

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