5th Avenue Cinema
501 SW Hall Street, Portland, OR 97212
Open · verified by Lumina November 2026
A student-run campus cinema at Portland State University that screens world cinema, silent-era programs and cult films, some on 35mm, in a weekend-only schedule. Screenings are free for PSU students and open to the public.
Quick facts
- Type
- Museum / campus, Art house, Repertory
- Address
- 501 SW Hall Street, Portland, OR 97212
- City
- Portland, Oregon
- Area
- Portland area
- Phone
- (503) 725-3551
- Screens
- 2
- Seats
- 200
- Opened
- 1970
- Hours
- Fri and Sat 6 pm to midnight, Sun 2 pm to 6 pm
What to expect
On screen
- Classics and revivals
- International film
- Documentaries
- Cult and midnight movies
The story
The cinema began in 1970 as the Cine-Mini Theater and took the name 5th Avenue Cinema in 1973. Portland State University took ownership in the late 1980s, and the space reopened in 1989 as a campus venue. It is a two-screen room built around 35-millimeter projection, with a stated capacity of about 200. A student film committee chooses the programs each term, often leaning toward art-house and international titles, and each season carries its own theme. The fall 2026 slate, titled Shatter the Mold, runs from a SpongeBob feature to early-cinema horror, Japanese and Latin American titles, and a Hitchcock thriller in December, with at least one title shown on 35mm. Admission is free for university students, with a modest charge for everyone else, and screenings are held on weekends only.
Good to know
- When is it open?
- Weekends: Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Doors open 30 minutes before each screening and close 5 minutes after it starts.
- Who runs it?
- The university owns it, and a student film committee programs it, according to Wikipedia.
- Do they show film prints?
- Yes. The fall program lists Tangerine on 35mm, and Wikipedia describes the venue as a 35mm projection theater.
- Where is 5th Avenue Cinema?
- 5th Avenue Cinema is at 501 SW Hall Street, Portland, OR 97212. Phone: (503) 725-3551.
- Is 5th Avenue Cinema open?
- Yes. Lumina verified 5th Avenue Cinema as open in November 2026. Check the theater's showtimes for today's schedule.
- How do I buy tickets for 5th Avenue Cinema?
- Buy tickets directly from the theater using the Showtimes & tickets button on this page. You can also call (503) 725-3551.
- What independent theaters are near 5th Avenue Cinema?
- CineMagic Theater in Portland (1.8 mi), Clinton Street Theater in Portland (2.1 mi), and Laurelhurst Theater & Pub in Portland (2.3 mi).
- CineMagic TheaterClinton Street TheaterLaurelhurst Theater & Pub
Getting there
501 SW Hall Street, Portland, OR 97212 · Get directions · Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Hours
Fri and Sat 6 pm to midnight, Sun 2 pm to 6 pm
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