Art Theartre of Long Beach Review

One of the Last Art Houses in Southern California. I hope it'll stay untouched.

Rancho Del Rey Movie theaters is a great place to have great FAMILY time!

Independent Theater showing the films mainstream won't play

Great popcorn! I love that the drink holders are in front of the seats rather than on the armrest

Not what I expected from looking at it from the outside!! 90 year old theatre!! Very charming inside and bigger than I imagined!! Will be back when in the area. The biggest downside is no parking. Drove around and around and finally found a spot with a short 5-6 min walk.

Cute spot! Probably mostly empty most of the time unfortunately, but so awesome that they are still open I'll have to go more to keep it that way

Thought it was going to be old, dank, and musty. Boy was I wrong. This is a classic theatre that is clean and fresh. No its not one of those new fangled reclining seats, ear shattering sound system theatre, but it is comfortable and nostalgic. I would recommend this theatre.

They're always making this place better. In a great location, cool movies and people.

This theatre is located in the hipster part of Long Beach. I went here to see a documentary about skidrow running clue. Judge Craig Mitchell wasn't present at the premier that I went to, but a few of the guys who were in the documentary were present. It was very moving.

It's a cute theatre. You can get popcorn, sodas, and wine.

Wonderful little bijou of a classic "nabe" movie theater.

Beautiful old theatre. No big screen or sound system but a great place to see films that may not be playing at the big theatres.

Great artsy films are featured. A throwback to a different era. Enjoyed going there.

Cool art decor theater in a hipster area of long beach. Non profit theater

Indie films cute theater.Tight parking.Nice neighborhood

Place is pretty small, but there s enough seating for everyone. Screen and audio are reasonably good. Snacks are fairly affordable. Only thing I do not like is finding parking. Probably I HIGHLY RECOMMEND getting dropped off from someone or take uber.

I love this little theater. I took my 16 year old to see a midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. We had a blast.

A charming old school experience with a modern curve ball.

Very well maintained, comfortable and good independent movies, most of the time

If you can appreciate art, you'll appreciate this place.

Cute single-theatre movie spot that shows art and indie films. They have beer and wine and all of the usual movie snacks for purchase at the desk. No need to print your tickets if you buy online, they'll look it up for you. Street parking can be tricky on this main road, so turn down a side street for quicker, easier parking. Movie is in the middle of a bunch of great shops, restaurants, and bars.

Great theater . About 8 terrific eateries within 2 blox. Best in LB.

Nice little neighborhood theatre. Could use a facelift or upgrade.

Went there to go see The Rocky Horror Picture Show very good overall but the only complaint I have which makes this experience really bad is the parking situation, it took exactly one half hour to find a parking space, the City of Long Beach needs to address this issue ASAP, tear down some buildings and make a parking structure, Hello! I don't know how the local residents can cope! a very sad situation when you cannot find a parking space at midnight

Love the Art! Vintage theater showing high quality and always interesting movies. Like their selection of documentaries and special events.

Authentic art house cinema. Very old school but so much fun especially for special events.

A great place to watch a movie..the wine and beer a bonus!

A great selection of current independent films and special showings of contemporary classics in a vintage theater setting.
A necessary staple in Long Beach's Retro Row.

This theater's staff are very friendly. Some of the best films and movies are shown here. The facility is clean. A perfect spot to rent for a private event. The tickets and snacks are reasonably priced .

I have been here 4 times - once to see Rocky Horror and 3 times to watch a movie. Since it's not stadium seating, the best seats are on the end of the rows. I watched a movie with subtitles and it was difficult to see around the guy's head in front of me who found it difficult to see past the head in front of him.

It's a cool spot though and feels good to support a local business. Plus they serve beer and wine.

This was a really nice theater and it felt historic it was quaint and the audience was quiet we watched Roma which was an interesting movie and the diverse crowd was a joy to be a part of I would definitely go back to this theater we caught a matinee for less than $10 and the time flew by

Beautifully restored theatre that shows great films and documentaries. Best of all, it's located in the heart of Long Beach's Retro Row, an awesome neighborhood packed full of vintage clothing, furniture and record shops. The Art Theatre also has a terrific wine bar and yummy falafel shop in front of it, and there are great restaurants and bars featuring live music nearby, so go check out a movie at the Art Theatre of Long Beach tonight. You won't be sorry!!

One of Long Beach's treasures. Theater always shows independent films or brings back classics. The lobby is small and sells snacks and alcoholic beverages. The theater itself seats a lot of people, I've never seen it full since I've gone. Very pleasant experience if you want to get away from the riff Raff. Facilities were clean and staff is friendly. Parking might be tricky.

Excellent neighborhood theater, love the ambiance. Keep it going....for sentimental memories. One of a kind and landmark on Long Beach.

I love original theatres and Indie films. This place is Old Faithful. I am so happy to see vintage shops clustering here. It's got the Feng Shui.

Went here to watch the Rocky horror picture show, it was so much fun...cute little old theater...plus had team of actors acting it out , always cult classic

Did you know that the historic Art Theatre is a nonprofit?

One theater. Very small but the area around there has a very good vibe

Great local theater. Wine and beer is served and Rocky horror most weekends

Great iconic theatre. We always check to see what's playing here because it's such an enjoyable experience.

Long time favorite. Good ticket prices. Rocky Horror on the weekends..community advocates. Staple to Long Beach.

I love this spot! One of my favorite things to do is ride down to LBC with my bestie for brunch on a Sunday and then catch a movie at the Art Theater. It's a 40mi. loop from my house and well worth it! Great indie movies at a reasonable price and they let us park our bicycles in the back row of the theater. Thank you Art Theater!

A lovely trip in an authentic historical setting. Films have a unique interesting topics. All staff very professional. A truly dedicated mission on the part of operational team.

Great picture - loved JoJo Rabbit - plus I love the Art House. My favorite way to spend a weekend afternoon.

Great place for a movie date ! You can bring your own food and wine at the theater.

Went last night to see The Exorcist. Very charming, clean theatre. As a video post production editor I was also pleasantly surprised by a clean video and audio presentation. Wanted to chat a little with management in regards to what projector they used ( Christie/Barco/DP) very impressed with it's calibration

LOVE! parking was hard to find but other then that everything is nice the people, the snacks, and the area is well maintained. It is a small theatre. Happy to have seen ANGELINA JOLIE here for the Cambodian film festival. Would recommend coming here.

Lovely theater! The Rocky Horror Picture Show cast was a blast!!

I love this theater! I actually feel good about spending money to see movies when I can support a place like this. They re so wonderful every time I ve been. It s a cool old gem of Long Beach, and they ve done a great job of keeping it up. Sometimes it s packed, and sometimes - like in the middle of the week in the afternoon - you might be one of 2 people in the theater (which is super fun). I also trust their choice of movies more than most places. Plus their popcorn is made with vegan butter, you can bring your own food and drink, and if you get a stamp card, you get free popcorn after 5 movies, and a free movie after 10 (with double stamp Wednesdays).

Screen and picture quality were good, but I really liked it I'm like newer theaters they didn't have the sound up so loud that it blows your hair back. Beer and wine in the lobby, no more sneaking it in like you were in high school. Fabulous selection of both new and Art House films. The only real problem would be parking. We need to keep theaters like this around. I mean where else are you going to see Rocky Horror Picture Show?

Great local Long Beach theatre,a awesome place to have an event! My first time at this theatre, friendly and knowledgeable staff. I will be returning and recommending to others.

great theater, loved it, plus surrounding restaurants and shops

Quaint and charming old theater with a lot of character. They show very cool artsy movies as well as foreign films, and Rocky Horror Picture Show every Saturday night at midnight. You can bring your own wine - there is even a wine bar next door where you can buy a bottle to bring in with you! Vibe is laid back. Loved my experience.

Great venue for new releases as well as independent films. Comfortable seating, rarely any kids in the evening, and ticket prices are less than other theatres.

It is a treat to go to the Art Theatre and see a new movie or even an old one. Still a treat after over a decade of being in Long Beach!

Simple, comfortable, clean theater always playing good films.

Oscar's Night Great! Lovely historical Art Deco theatre, definitely a treat.

Very cool old school theater. Small and the concession stand sells beer! It always plays strange and not so strange films there all the time. This place will bring you back to the days of when going to a theater was new. Very friendly staff and a man named Jeff. I think he owns it or is just a worker there, but a very nice man. Go go go! See something there! It's an experience all on it's own. It'll take you back a bit, even if you weren't alive yet in that era.

I went here to see the movies Rango, and Heels. Every movie I have seen there has been great. They also have a free film fest type thing every year and do a live Rocky Horror Picture Show every week.

Very neat place. I had my short film premiere here and they were very welcoming and put my name on the marquee for my family and friends to see. It was amazing and I loved their kindness. They let me give out posters and souvenirs to my guest and the quality of my film looked great on the big screen. Thanks art theatre!

A great theater, and its a one-screen independent theater! I love it, a real friendly neighborhood feel! A treasure !

The young people that run this are all very friendly.

Kind of place you hope never dies as have too many old single-screen theaters. Frequently, they show some obscure films or wide distribution. THE "Rocky Horror" spot.
Cool family vibe with great 1-for-ten rewards program. Comfortable place with wine bars and restaurants steps away. I'm a regular.

Perfect historic Theatre for enjoying classic movies

I Loved This Theatre.
From the smell of fresh poped corn as I walked through the front doors, to the royal blue curtains that lift and drop over it's large movie screen. It has the fabulous ambience of times past.

A no-frills theater. The place it's markedly improved after the remodel and it's a much improved viewing experience. They offer a nice selection of independent films. The bathrooms are attractive, but a bit tight.