Discover independent cinemas, explore their stories and amenities, and follow official links for screenings, showtimes and rentals.

Alabama Theatre
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
A nonprofit-operated 1927 movie palace in downtown Birmingham, the Alabama Theatre screens classic films and seasonal movie series alongside concerts and live events. Many screenings feature its Mighty Wurlitzer organ. Photo: Alabama Theatr

Wealthy Theatre
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Wealthy Theatre is a nonprofit neighborhood cinema and performance venue in Grand Rapids, presenting repertory films, local filmmaking showcases, and community events. Photo: Wealthy Theatre on August 1, 2022, by WMrapids, via Wikimedia Com

Edmond Town Hall Theatre
Newtown, Connecticut, United States
A town-owned community theater in historic Edmond Town Hall, presenting recurring movies, special screenings and live events in downtown Newtown. Historical exterior photograph; capture date unknown. Photo by Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5 (htt

Garde Arts Center
New London, Connecticut, United States
A nonprofit cinema and performing-arts center in downtown New London’s restored 1926 movie palace, presenting contemporary, independent and classic films alongside live performances. Historical exterior photographed October 5, 2013. Photo b

Hippodrome Arts Centre
Julesburg, Colorado, United States
The community-supported Hippodrome Arts Centre presents weekend films and arts events in a historic theater in Julesburg, Colorado. Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, November 7, 2014. Library of Congress, LC-DIG-highsm-33062. No known restrictions

SHU Community Theatre
Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre is a nonprofit arts venue in downtown Fairfield, presenting films and screening discussions alongside music, comedy and other live performances. Photo: Tomas Koeck, November 11, 2022, auditorium dur

Capitol Theatre at Appell Center
York, Pennsylvania, United States
The Capitol Theatre at the nonprofit Appell Center in downtown York presents the recurring CapFilm series, with classic films, contemporary favorites and special screenings. Check the official calendar for film dates. Photo: archival exteri

Hull's Drive-In
Lexington, Virginia, United States
Hull's Drive-In is a nonprofit, community-owned outdoor cinema near Lexington, operated by Hull's Angels. It presents seasonal double features with a concession stand. Check the official website for current films and gate times. Photo: arch

The Roxy Theater
Missoula, Montana, United States
The Roxy Theater is a nonprofit, community-owned cinema in Missoula, presenting films and special screenings. Visit the official website for current programs. Photo: Roxy Theater, Higgins Avenue, Missoula, MT, by Warren LeMay, July 29, 2023

Avon Cinema
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Avon Cinema is an independent, family-operated movie theater on Thayer Street in Providence. Its program includes daily film screenings and special events; see the official website for current films. Photo: Avon Cinema on Thayer Street at n

Amherst Cinema
Amherst, Ohio, United States
Amherst Cinema is a locally owned movie theater on Church Street in Amherst, Ohio. It offers regular film screenings; check the official website for showtimes. Photo: Amherst Cinema, Church Street, Amherst, OH, by Warren LeMay, June 20, 202

State Theatre
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
The State Theatre in Ann Arbor is operated by the nonprofit Marquee Arts and presents regular film screenings. Check its official calendar for current films and special programs. Photo: State Theatre, State Street, Ann Arbor, MI, by Warren

Wildey Theatre
Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
The City of Edwardsville operates the Wildey Theatre, presenting regular Movie Tuesday screenings alongside live performances. Check its official calendar for current films and showtimes. Photo: Wildey Theater - Edwardsville, Illinois by Pa

Graham Cinema
Graham, North Carolina, United States
Graham Cinema is a family-owned downtown movie house presenting regular films and repertory programs. Check its official schedule for current screenings. Photo: Graham Cinema, Graham, NC by Warren LeMay, September 2, 2019. Historical marque

Elks Theatre
Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Elks Theatre is a locally owned downtown Rapid City cinema showing feature films and special screenings. Check its official schedule for current programs. Photo: Elks Theatre, 6th Street and Main Street, Rapid City, SD by Warren LeMay, July

Campus Theatre
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Campus Theatre is a nonprofit community cinema in downtown Lewisburg, showing feature films, repertory programs and public university film screenings. Check its official calendar for current programs. Photo: Campus Theater by Gerry Dincher,

Robey Theatre
Spencer, West Virginia, United States
Robey Theatre is a locally owned movie house in downtown Spencer presenting regular feature-film screenings. Check its official schedule for current films and showtimes. Photo: Robey Theatre from 1907 by Richie Diesterheft, photographed Oct

Palace Theatre
Luverne, Minnesota, United States
The city-owned Palace Theatre in Luverne is operated by Blue Mound Area Theatre and presents regular movies alongside live events. Check its official calendar for screenings. Photo: Palace Theatre by Michel Curi, June 24, 2017. Historical e

Egyptian Theatre
DeKalb, Illinois, United States
The nonprofit Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb presents recurring film series alongside live performances. Check its official calendar for current screenings. Photo: Egyptian Theatre by Teemu008, July 19, 2010. Historical exterior before the lobb

Esquire Theatre
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
The locally operated Esquire Theatre in Cincinnati presents daily films, including independent releases and repertory screenings. Check its official website for current showtimes. Photo: Esquire Theater, Clifton, Cincinnati, OH by Warren Le

Paramount Theatre
Aurora, Illinois, United States
The Paramount Theatre in Aurora is operated by the Aurora Civic Center Authority and presents recurring Movie Mondays alongside live performances. Check its official calendar for screenings. Photo: DSCF7671-106 by Joseph Gage, April 4, 2020

County Theater
Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States
The nonprofit County Theater in Doylestown presents independent and international films, classic restorations and community screenings. Check its official website for current showtimes. Photo: County Theater - Doylestown, PA by Al Camardell

Lafayette Theatre
Suffern, New York, United States
The independently operated Lafayette Theatre in Suffern presents regular movies in its historic auditorium. Check its official website for current screenings. Photo: Lafayette Theater by Peale / pixelnaiad (current Flickr display: blackcats

Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center
New York, United States
The Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center is a nonprofit Film at Lincoln Center venue with the Francesca Beale and Howard Gilman theaters. Check its official website for current screenings. Photo: Film at Lincoln Center - Elinor Bunin Munroe Film