1 / 2Hawthorne Theaters
📍 Hawthorne, NY
Historic neighborhood theater from 1928 offering affordable movie tickets, open seating, and a family-friendly atmosphere without the corporate restrictions of chain cinemas.
I absolutely LOVE this place! Prices are great and it's NEVER super crowded/ nor do I wait in lines. The kids who work their are very polite and respectful. One of the biggest factors in a theatre in my opinion is of the crowd it attracts. I must say I've been going to this theatre regularly since 2009 and the crowd it attracts could not be more pleasant! I'd also like to add that it is a super clean joint! The bathrooms and the seats and aisles etc. This is a great place to have a kids birthday party or like me.... bring your two very young kids to see the foreign movie PARASITE (which was an unknown movie at the time and went on to win an academy award). Great memories here in the past and I'm sure more to come in the future!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Perfect for families seeking an authentic, affordable movie experience without the hassles of modern chain theaters. Great for all ages who appreciate old-school charm, open seating, and reasonable prices. Best for parents who want a relaxed, uncrowded environment where kids can enjoy movies without strict corporate policies.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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mykoipod
6 months ago
“I absolutely LOVE this place! Prices are great and it's NEVER super crowded/ nor do I wait in lines. The kids who work their are very polite and respectful. One of the biggest factors in a theatre in my opinion is of the crowd it attracts. I must say I've been going to this theatre regularly since 2009 and the crowd it attracts could not be more pleasant! I'd also like to add that it is a super clean joint! The bathrooms and the seats and aisles etc. This is a great place to have a kids birthday party or like me.... bring your two very young kids to see the foreign movie PARASITE (which was an unknown movie at the time and went on to win an academy award). Great memories here in the past and I'm sure more to come in the future!”
James Valenti
a month ago
“This theater is AWESOME! A true throwback to what a theater was, and SHOULD be. I cannot stand the modern chain theaters with the assigned seating, blinding screens, and tacky stuff. Not here. This place has great quality movie showings without blinding the heck out of you. You can sit wherever you want. Place is old school, and it's great. This is what I remember theaters being like as a kid. Plus, the prices are FAR MORE reasonable than AMC or Cinemark. I came here for the first time tonight, and was blown away. I will not go anywhere else from now on.”
Martin Gamer
5 months ago
“This theater goes above and beyond to optimize the viewing experience for its customers, granting them leeway not afforded to moviegoers at any industry chains. The owner permits you to take your own snacks into the cinema, even extending that courtesy to pizza deliveries. YouTube Icon Sambucha proved this place's lenience and hospitality in an upload.”
Caroline Brown
2 months ago
“Typical local theatre that you don’t see anymore. Warm and cozy. Good parking. We love this movie theater!”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Hawthorne Theaters is a historic community cinema operating since 1928, featuring open seating, matinee showings, and Super Tuesday discounts. The venue hosts birthday parties, school fundraisers, and special events, with on-site parking and a relaxed atmosphere that allows more flexibility than chain theaters.
