Thinking of going out to watch a film? Here are some of the most popular movie theatres and cinemas in Amsterdam.
At Cinecenter, an intimate and cozy arthouse movie theatre in the center of Amsterdam, they screen a wide range of independent movies and documentaries. For expats and tourists, they offer a selection of recent foreign language films with English subtitles.
De Balie is the Netherlands’ foremost venue for contemporary arts, politics and culture.
De Uitkijk, an iconic 1920s arthouse movie theatre in Amsterdam, offers a good film selection, often with English subtitles.
This national museum for film, located on Amsterdam’s IJ harbour, manages more than 55,000 films from all genres. Visitors are welcome in four cinemas, an exhibition space, a floor dedicated to educational activities, a shop, and a bar-restaurant.
Both the better films from Hollywood and award-winning films from Europe and the rest of the world are shown at De Filmhallen. With 9 screens, it's one of the bigger cinemas in the city.
Filmhuis Cavia has been showing special non-profit films on a minimal budget at a special location in Amsterdam for more than 40 years. With only 40 seats, they are one of the smallest cinemas in the Netherlands, and the smallest in Amsterdam.
Rialto screens many splendid European and American films as well as unique gems from Latin America, Asia and Africa. The cinema offers various services especially for expats, such as foreign language films with English subtitles, English spoken films, and Expat Cinema Meet-Ups.
Since March 29, 1999, Het Ketelhuis – firmly anchored in the Westergasfabriek – has been the home of Dutch film, a safe place for screenings of and debate about Dutch cinema. They also show arthouse titles of European origin and movies with English subtitles.
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Kriterion is a film theatre and café that has been run exclusively by students since its foundation in 1945, mainly showing arthouse and foreign films. Some movies feature English subtitles.
LAB111 is a quirky cult cinema located in a monumental old pathological anatomical laboratory in Amsterdam. From showing in-depth documentaries and modern classics to unconventional genre films, LAB111 aims to inspire and encourage reflection.
The iconic Melkweg in Amsterdam is not only a music venue, but also a cultural centre. Its cinema programming features classics, arthouse movies and concerts.
One of the largest cinemas in the Netherlands, Pathé Arena is located near the famous Johan Cruijff ArenA football stadium. It features 14 screens, 4DX and IMAX.
Situated in Amsterdam's city centre, near Leidscheplein, Pathé City offers a top movie-going experience. The cinema's 7 screens show the latest movies, as well as documentaries and the classics.
Recently renovated, Pathé de Munt shows a wide variety of movies across 13 screens in the heart of Amsterdam.
The best way to feel like a moviestar and experience the best service in style is to visit the Tuschinski Theatre. This magical cinema 'palace' opened in 1921 and it remains until today with its Art Deco interior one of the most cherished buildings in Amsterdam, hosting many premieres and events.
Studio/K is a cinema, café and restaurant in Amsterdam East, showing award-winning feature films, inspiring documentaries, obscure gems and forgotten classics. Some movies are shown with English subtitles.
The Movies on the Haarlemmerdijk is the oldest cinema in Amsterdam and a household name for Amsterdammers. In addition to the monumental hall from 1912, the cinema consists of three other halls, all decorated in a classic art deco style. The Movies mainly shows arthouse films, documentaries and the better Hollywood productions.
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