Quad Cinema
34 W. 13th Street, New York, NY 10011
Open · verified by Lumina November 2026
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.
Quick facts
- Type
- Art house, Repertory
- Address
- 34 W. 13th Street, New York, NY 10011
- Phone
- (212) 255-2243
- Screens
- 4
- Opened
- 1972
- Price
- $$
- Tickets via
- Fandango
What to expect
On screen
- Classics and revivals
- New independent releases
- Cult and midnight movies
- International film
- Special events
At the theater
- Bar
- 35mm projection
The story
The Quad opened in October 1972 on West 13th Street and was billed as New York's first four-screen multiplex, founded by two brothers. Early on it showed Hollywood films, independent titles and revivals, but it struggled to book top releases under the distribution practices of the day, leading to legal disputes. From 1988 it focused on foreign and independent films. It launched a self-distribution program in 2010. Cohen Media Group bought it in 2014, and it closed in May 2015 for a major renovation, reopening in April 2017 with a retrospective of a Italian director's work. After the owner acquired the Landmark chain in 2018, Landmark took over its booking.
Good to know
- How many screens does the Quad have?
- Four.
- What is playing now?
- A Femme Noir series runs 2 to 26 Nov 2026, with a related erotic thriller program.
- Does it show 35mm?
- Yes, for example Body Heat on 35mm on 17 and 18 Nov.
- Where is Quad Cinema?
- Quad Cinema is at 34 W. 13th Street, New York, NY 10011. Phone: (212) 255-2243.
- Is Quad Cinema open?
- Yes. Lumina verified Quad Cinema as open in November 2026. Check the theater's showtimes for today's schedule.
- How do I buy tickets for Quad Cinema?
- Buy tickets directly from the theater (it sells through Fandango) using the Showtimes & tickets button on this page. You can also call (212) 255-2243.
- What independent theaters are near Quad Cinema?
- Cinema Village in New York (0.1 mi), IFC Center in New York (0.5 mi), and Film Forum in New York (0.7 mi).
- Cinema VillageIFC CenterFilm Forum
Getting there
34 W. 13th Street, New York, NY 10011 · Get directions · Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
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