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IFC Center

Indie Movie Theater

Greenwich Village, New York

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IFC Center

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Ranked #4 for indie movie theaters in New York
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"The best place for classic and independent films!"(9 Tips)
"Love coming here to watch the Oscar nominated short films!"(6 Tips)
"This documentary is incredibly inspirational and is a must see, esp."(13 Tips)
"Stranger than Fiction on Tuesdays is a great doc series."(4 Tips)

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Will SchollApril 5, 2015
Some more obscure indies than at other nyc theaters. Membership is a good value if you like going to midnight classics and go often enough to make the free popcorn per visit worth it.
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Chris CooksonJanuary 10, 2015
Been here 5+ times
One of my favorite movie theaters, does a lot of cool screenings many of which with the director doing a Q&A afterwards. If you can't go out, many of their films are streaming simultaneously on VOD
LukeMarch 22, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Awesome curation. Go see a Q&A and ask a famous person a silly question. Go upstairs and see what vintage film posters are on display
Rebecca BalnisOctober 18, 2017
Outlier biographies for art-house theaters
Lauren DMarch 23, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Fantastic selection of Indie movies. Every year they have Oscar nominees for The animated, live-action, and documentary shorts. They also host Q&A sessions with directors and actors sometimes.
Clare LynchDecember 23, 2015
Great selection of independent movies, fun series including midnight showings. Seats aren't the most comfortable but ticket prices are surprisingly reasonable for New York.
Victoria U.February 16, 2015
Always has the movies you should see. Every February they host the Oscar nominated animated shorts! While you can watch them online, nothing beats seeing them on the big screen.
KiraAugust 17, 2015
Great theatre. Expensive ($15 tix for nonmembers) but you're supporting awesome independent films that aren't shown many other places. Conveniently right next to the ACE.
Chris RaghoobarDecember 23, 2015
This theater screens some of the best in independent cinema. It also screens great anime from time to time, both new and classic. It's a great place to catch great films.
Rosie VallakiaApril 26, 2015
Finally got to go to the IFC with my bestie! Totally coming back next month for more movies! Place is SOOO comfortable and clean. Bathroom is extremely clean which is a bonus! I wanna go back! :3
Will HarahanOctober 26, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Try to get here early as there’s no assigned seating and even the most obscure screenings can sell out.
River RoseMay 17, 2012
Nothing wrong with this theater. Has the best popcorn in the city and always a good selection of films. Fantastic places to have dinner in the area and Washington Square Park. Perfect date spot!
Berk KapiciogluJuly 14, 2014
Friday and saturday midnight screenings feature popular classics (e.g. Indiana Jones, etc.). Even if you watched it on TV, watch it again on the big screen, because it will be better. Trust me.
Berk KapiciogluJuly 14, 2014
This is where shadowcast was invented and Rocky Horror Picture Show became a cult phenomenon. If you are lucky, you can still catch a shadowcast of Ghostbusters performed by the Minions of Gozer.
Tiffany LangstonJune 23, 2015
Been here 10+ times
An NYC legend. A fantastic independent theater that shows lots of great documentaries and has delicious popcorn with real butter
BruceFebruary 5, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Some theaters are smaller than others so make sure you get to your movie early to find a decent seat.
Jason AlarcónJanuary 27, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Check out the line-up of independent movies here! You'd be surprised at what art-house, foreign or other genres of films you'll find here. Also, you're supporting an industry of hardworking ARTISTS!
Lynda Newkirk/WatersSeptember 22, 2013
I really love exploring what the IFC Center has to offer this is something that I always wanted to do I can cross it off my to do list thank you for having me see you again real soon enjoy your day!
Ariel VieraMay 15, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Basically IFC Center is a film-buff's heaven on earth. Comfy seating, great quality projection, loud sound, and excellent selection of films.
Lori LuoJanuary 24, 2015
One of the few Indie movie theaters in Manhattan, you'll find the hard-to-find films being shown here. Tickets can be reserved online.
Buford BarnesJanuary 28, 2014
It was the theater that originated the Rocky Horror midnight screenings, when it was the Waverly Theater. Sadly, it hosts those no longer, but is still a great place for independent film.
Jessi SevillaJanuary 21, 2018
Comfortable seating, old school movie theater but super nice!! 👌and a huge variation of independent and foreign movies
Scott HuestonAugust 13, 2013
zipper was amazing. Film captured the story about the politics and money behind the callous changes to Coney Island.
LisaAugust 31, 2015
Small but the movies they host are larger than life. Go and expand your heart, mind & heart
Ryan EickMarch 14, 2016
Love this theater. Small and intimate screening rooms make for a truly immersive experience here
Sean RobertsonJanuary 12, 2015
Excellent and unique movies in a very nice theater.
Heidi VanderleeMarch 3, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Theaters really vary in size and some have better views than others. Very comfy seats, though.
Robbie JonesAugust 26, 2015
The best Indy theater around. Private bathrooms in the second floor lounge can't be beat.
MuseumNerdApril 6, 2011
Sit in one of the most comfortable movie theatre seats in NYC! Great flicks here. I saw Cremaster... what was it 8? 9? And great docs like Art of the Steal, and Herb & Dorothy.
M BSeptember 13, 2013
Cozy theatre, organic popcorn for those who care, everything pricey but that's NY and a movie theatre for ya
Dan MillerMay 15, 2016
Been here 25+ times
If you have 20 minutes to kill before your show, walk 50 feet south on 6th Ave. and hang out in Father Demo Square.
Lenny GalloFebruary 3, 2013
Been here 25+ times
My absolute favorite event at IFC is the Academy Short Films. A must, must, must for everyone.
Chaim HaasNovember 20, 2011
Catch "Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey." This documentary is incredibly inspirational and is a must see, esp. for those of us who grew up with The Muppets and Sesame Street!
Natasha MoriniMay 23, 2015
Saw the original mad max there. Staff is nice and chair are very comfortable.
The Corcoran GroupOctober 1, 2010
Features the best in independent film. Don’t miss their midnight movies. Become a member for $65 and save $5 on each visit, plus get four free popcorns!
Shawn Ryan RandlemanAugust 23, 2017
Been here 10+ times
I love independent films and this is the place to watch them in the city
Urban OysterAugust 7, 2011
IFC's "Cinemetal" t-shirts make the perfect gift for a cinephile. We especially like "Herzog" written in the classic Danzig album cover script, with Satanic horns and all.
Elliott TomesMarch 22, 2016
The IFC Center does a great job of bringing in directors and documentary subjects for audience Q&A.
SundanceTVMarch 26, 2012
See a great film here before it makes it's way to our air. Don't forget about Waverly Midnights to see anything from The Holy Mountain to Birdemic to They Live
Katerina AnnaNovember 29, 2014
Really good selection of movies and comfortable sits! FTW
dean collinsDecember 23, 2015
Really liking the NT Live plays being shown here - http://blog.collins.net.pr/2015/12/live-theatrein-over-2000-worldwide.html
Terry S.August 20, 2014
Great place - comfy seats, clean, nice staff, reasonable prices. Oh and good films!
My PerestroikaAugust 17, 2010
Book tickets to My Perestroika in advance. Every evening ticket thus far has sold out! Still tickets available for daytime screenings, Tues night and Wed night. Join us Wed night after the 5:30 p Read more
Max BpmSeptember 28, 2018
Really great place to watch new indie films, documentaries, and classics
coleen c.April 18, 2011
Been here 5+ times
home of the weirdest movies ever! i love this place, but they need to carry nachos at the concession. don't forget to check out their stylized heavy metal tshirts =D
DoubleDeuceFebruary 16, 2015
Smaller budget films. Cozy space to see a film though. Don't plan to hang out here though, there's no space for that.
Karlie HustleJanuary 24, 2012
Theatre 3's seats are the most comfortable I've ever experienced! Then again, I don't get out much. And the leg room ain't too shabby either! :-)
Peter KellyMay 24, 2015
One of the best theaters in NYC, guaranteed to have something good playing.
Bob EaglesonMarch 1, 2020
Been here 5+ times
Great venue...friendly staff and terrific indie cinema
Cheryl ClementsFebruary 4, 2015
Some of the best movies in the city, in the worst seats but they have real butter!

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