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Art House Theaters in New York Area

21 theaters

New York City is the undisputed capital of American art house cinema. The city that never sleeps offers an unparalleled density of independent theaters, each with its own character and programming philosophy. From 35mm retrospectives to cutting-edge international premieres, NYC's film culture rivals any city in the world.

Highlights

  • Film Forum in Greenwich Village has been a nonprofit cinema institution since 1970
  • Metrograph on the Lower East Side combines revival screenings with a restaurant and bookshop
  • Nitehawk Cinema pioneered the dine-in indie theater model in Williamsburg
  • IFC Center programs edgy independent and foreign films around the clock
  • BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) hosts the prestigious BAMcinématek series

Neighborhoods

Manhattan's West Village and East Village are home to several legendary venues. Brooklyn has become a hub for newer theaters in Williamsburg, Park Slope, and Downtown. Queens' Museum of the Moving Image offers unique film experiences with its permanent collection.

Tip: Many NYC theaters offer membership programs with discounted tickets and priority seating. If you're a regular filmgoer, these often pay for themselves within a few visits.
Exterior or interior view of Angelika Film Center, an art house theater in New York, New York

Angelika Film Center

New York, New York
Est. 19896 Screens
Exterior or interior view of Anthology Film Archives, an art house theater in New York, New York

Anthology Film Archives

New York, New York
Est. 19702 ScreensNonprofit
Exterior or interior view of BAM Rose Cinemas, an art house theater in Brooklyn, New York

BAM Rose Cinemas

Brooklyn, New York
Est. 19984 ScreensNonprofit
Exterior or interior view of Cinema 1 2 and 3, an art house theater in New York, New York

Cinema 1 2 and 3

New York, New York
Est. 19623 Screens
Exterior or interior view of Cinema Village, an art house theater in New York, New York

Cinema Village

New York, New York
Est. 19633 Screens
Exterior or interior view of Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center - Lincoln Center, an art house theater in New York, New York

Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center - Lincoln Center

New York, New York
Est. 20112 ScreensNonprofit
Exterior or interior view of Film Forum, an art house theater in New York, New York

Film Forum

New York, New York
Est. 19704 ScreensNonprofit
Exterior or interior view of Film Noir Cinema, an art house theater in Brooklyn, New York

Film Noir Cinema

Brooklyn, New York
Est. 20151 Screen
Exterior or interior view of IFC Center, an art house theater in New York, New York

IFC Center

New York, New York
Est. 20055 Screens
Exterior or interior view of Light Industry, an art house theater in Brooklyn, New York

Light Industry

Brooklyn, New York
Est. 20081 ScreenNonprofit
Exterior or interior view of Low Cinema, an art house theater in Ridgewood, New York

Low Cinema

Ridgewood, New York
Est. 20241 Screen
Exterior or interior view of Maysles Cinema, an art house theater in New York, New York

Maysles Cinema

New York, New York
Est. 20081 ScreenNonprofit
Exterior or interior view of Metrograph, an art house theater in New York, New York

Metrograph

New York, New York
Est. 20162 Screens
Exterior or interior view of Nitehawk Cinema, an art house theater in Brooklyn, New York

Nitehawk Cinema

Brooklyn, New York
Est. 20113 Screens
Exterior or interior view of Nitehawk Prospect Park, an art house theater in Brooklyn, New York

Nitehawk Prospect Park

Brooklyn, New York
Est. 20187 Screens
Exterior or interior view of Paris Theater, an art house theater in New York, New York

Paris Theater

New York, New York
Est. 19481 Screen
Exterior or interior view of Quad Cinema, an art house theater in New York, New York

Quad Cinema

New York, New York
Est. 19724 Screens
Exterior or interior view of Roxy Cinema, an art house theater in New York, New York

Roxy Cinema

New York, New York
Est. 20222 Screens
Exterior or interior view of Spectacle, an art house theater in Brooklyn, New York

Spectacle

Brooklyn, New York
Est. 20101 Screen
Exterior or interior view of Syndicated, an art house theater in Brooklyn, New York

Syndicated

Brooklyn, New York
Est. 20171 Screen
Exterior or interior view of Village East Cinema, an art house theater in New York, New York

Village East Cinema

New York, New York
Est. 19267 Screens

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