New York · Lumina Cinemas Index

Local cinemas in New York.

54 verified independent movie theaters across 40 cities in New York, from main-street single screens to drive-ins. Lumina tracks 174 independent cinemas here and adds more as each is verified.

Independent cinemas in New York: quick answers

How many independent movie theaters are in New York?
Lumina tracks 174 independent cinemas in New York and has verified 54 as currently open, across 40 cities. The most are in New York (7), Brooklyn (5), Rome (3), Buffalo (2), and Sag Harbor (2).
What art house cinemas are in New York?
Verified art house cinemas in New York include BAM Rose Cinemas in Brooklyn, Film Forum in New York, IFC Center in New York, Metrograph in New York, Quad Cinema in New York, Roxy Cinema Tribeca in New York, and Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville.
BAM Rose CinemasFilm ForumIFC CenterMetrographQuad CinemaRoxy Cinema Tribeca
What historic movie theaters are in New York?
Verified historic theaters in New York include Beacon Movie Theater in Beacon, BAM Rose Cinemas in Brooklyn, Kent Theater in Brooklyn, Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, Smith Opera House in Geneva, Glove Theatre in Gloversville, Cinema Village in New York, and United Palace of Cultural Arts in New York, plus 5 more.
Beacon Movie TheaterBAM Rose CinemasKent TheaterShea's Performing Arts CenterSmith Opera HouseGlove Theatre
Where are the discount movie theaters in New York?
Verified discount theaters in New York include Kent Theater in Brooklyn.
Kent Theater
How do I find a local cinema near me in New York?
Use "Near me" on this page to sort every verified independent theater in New York by distance (your location stays in your browser), or pick your city below. Each listing has showtimes, tickets, phone, and directions that go straight to the theater.

Cinema Village

New York, NY

A three-screen Greenwich Village cinema in a converted firehouse, playing independent releases, documentaries and small film festivals, often with filmmaker Q&As. Private screenings can be booked.

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Film Forum

New York, NY

A four-screen nonprofit cinema on West Houston Street pairing new independent releases with repertory series and restorations, including 35mm prints. Film Forum Jr. runs family matinees.

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IFC Center

New York, NY

A five-screen Greenwich Village cinema showing new independent and foreign releases, documentaries and late-night favorites, often with director Q&As. It is the main venue for the DOC NYC festival and offers open-captioned shows.

Art house

Metrograph

New York, NY

A two-screen Lower East Side cinema that blends director retrospectives and repertory classics with new releases and filmmaker Q&As. It has a restaurant and bar upstairs and a film-focused shop.

Art houseRepertory

Quad Cinema

New York, NY

A four-screen Greenwich Village cinema that plays themed retrospectives and new independent releases, with 35mm prints and a long-running Rocky Horror program. The current series is Femme Noir.

Art houseRepertory

Roxy Cinema Tribeca

New York, NY

A basement art-house cinema in a Tribeca hotel, styled after 1920s movie palaces, showing independent releases, archival prints and 35mm cult favorites with Q&As. It sells popcorn, beer, wine and cocktails.

Art houseRepertory

United Palace of Cultural Arts

New York, NY

A 1930 Washington Heights movie palace now used mainly for concerts and live shows, with occasional film screenings such as a Sunday series. Film is a small part of the calendar.

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