Hollywood Theatre Reviews

The Hollywood Theater is a fantastic piece of Portland history and a fantastic theater. I love watching movies here. Pizza, beer and wine, kombucha, movies, and beautiful architecture.

Amazing programming, 70mm special screenings, non-profit, mix of new releases and esoteric cinefile treasures. Especially love events like live voice actors reading unreliable translations of odd never-subtitled foreign B movies. Hilarious fun!

Fantastic movie theater. Hollywood offers Pizza, Beer, and Wine, plus Salt and Straw ice cream! Become a member and get invites to exclusive 'members only' showings, bts tours, and events.

Brilliant theatre. Watch movies here when you can!

Wonderful old theater! Going there brought back great childhood memories. In the 50's we could see a movie for .25

Simply the best theater experience in Portland. Consistanly solid tap list plus Salt and straw ice cream at the consession stand. They show deep cut rarities and more often than not will have a actor or director come in for a Q&A as a kicker. The whole package is wrapped up in an amazingly well maintained theater from 1926. If you haven't been you're missing out on a serious Portland gem.

Historic Hollywood Theater is as it has been for as long as I can remember. Still offers regular concessions but also offers pizza and beer.

I've never actually seen a movie here because one of the theaters is inaccessible for disabled people, but it's an old building what you going to do

Cool older theater. Shows current and past films. Use their website for movie times because they don't report them to the big websites.

Landma k neighborhood theater. Screens a variety of films. What is not to like?

Beautiful theater with reasonable prices. If I lived in Portland I'd be here all the time!

Beem coming here since age 3, with parents, so 62 years total. One of the most beautiful theaters in Portland. Saw Sound of Music 1st run in 70mm as a child. I still have the hardbound book my dad bought me, which accompanied the film. Still a top theater to enjoy older films.

One of my favorite theaters in Portland. Great screens and seating. Good food and beer selection. Great movie all the time.

Amazing theater with great food and drink options, plus lots of interesting programming. It's pretty cheap, too!

I had an amazing time at this theater. It's amazing on the inside and out. The owners took great care to retro fit this place and it feels great. The movies they play are just as awesome and you can find some of the greatest on 70mm. If you want a great night in a great place, then you should definitely check then out and their schedule of movies.

They show 70mm films, need I say more?!

Great friendly volunteers, the perfect neighborhood theatre!

My favorite indie theater in Portland. Beer and pizza at theaters is now common, but what The Hollywood brings to the table is not just indie films, but also great events and special showings, like themed films, cult classics, and special prints of rare cuts. They also do a lot of 70mm showings, if you're into that sort of thing. Their new partnership with Movie Madness shows their crucial place in providing serious film fans with their fix in Portland.

What a great Portland icon and the movies they get are rare and fun most of the time but that's just my opinion.
Also maybe have the employees be less rude when you talk to them. It is odd to order food and get annoyed looks and ask for confirmation of what theater your movie is in and told there is a sign over there.
Of course this is Portland!

Amazing historic theater with modern equipment. Excellent first run and programmed films. Inexpensive concessions. A must visit!

This place is beautiful and truly a unique experience.

Best place to watch a movie in Portland! Always the best variety of movies!

I watched Silent Night, Deadly Night there. Fun theater.

Beautiful building, great staff and I love the collection of old movies they play. Not only ones from my childhood but from my parents as well, very cool.

The Hollywood is great. Just saw The Shape of Water... My favorite Guillermo del Toro film so far!

Fun place but the pizza choices are weak. The historical charm help make up the difference.

Great movies. Remarkable space. Fun organ music. Long lines for concessions

Great movies and unique special events. Non-profit preserving a beautiful historic theatre.

The play great campy old stuff like kung-fu theater and grindhouse double features. This place is not to be missed. Plus concession prices are fair and reasonable.

Awesome historic theatre that is a non-profit place to see 1st run films along with retro, local and foreign films.

Good concession eats too without feeling gouged!

This classic theater may be the reason this area of Portland Oregon is called the historic "Hollywood District". The building is unbelievable. From the overall architecture to the intricate, sculpted facade with it's equally detailed, paint scheme, it is breathtaking and a must see if you visit Portland. Unfortunately I was not there at a time when the interior was accessible, but the upcoming attraction billboards looked like a combination of films and live performances. This theater is clearly a reflection of "The Arts" in every way.

The parking was hell and someone broke into a car next to mine. The prices of the food and bev was great and so was the tickets themselves.

Beautiful old theater, serving up eclectic, indy and period films for the not so average movie viewer. With a nice selection of food and libations to choose from. Decent prices. Definitely worth a visit.

We've been to Hollywood twice, but have yet to see a movie. Apparently there is no system in place to keep people from just walking into movies without paying - both times we've been we've had to get refunds because there are no seats available. Apparently people either move from movie to movie, or just walk right in and go see what they want. Even showing up 15 minutes early to the show, we could not find a seat in the place - Incredibly frustrating!

Gosh we'd love to see a movie in such a cool movie house, but I think we're done trying at this place. Let us know when you figure out how to make sure paying customers get what they paid for!

Beautiful old theater thats typical playing some hip new or old movie with actual film

Comfy seats, good food and you can use Moviepass here!

great films & festivals. could use a better chocolate selection ;-p

Great theater in the old movie house style, but upgraded. Seating is not the fancy recliner style that newer theaters have but there is a counter running along the front of each row so you can put your food or drink down. They serve pizza which comes from the pizza place next door, I think it's Sizzle Pie. My only negative is that my slice was quite stale, no sizzle at all. I think it had been sitting out for a while. As a consequence, I will probably not buy pizza there again. Other than that I do enjoy going there.

Portland is fortunate to have this one-of-a-kind theaters. Imagine the difference of experience in walking in here instead a Regal or Century 12 movie hiuse.

This is the best movie theatre ever! So many cool things about it!

This theater is a gem. My wife and I have had so many wonderful experiences here, from fundraisers to new movies to private parties and screenings. Even though this is an historic theater, they keep up with new technology and are one of the few theaters in Portland to offer 70mm movies!

Help keep Hollywood Theater alive during Covid and support them any way you can!

Great place. Has a real theater organ!

Con: Bit rough for the handicapped.

I love the Hollywood, I'm officially a member now, and I was blown away by The Hateful Eight in 70mm. Fantastic vibe and wonderful experience.

Such a great place to see movies! I love that they show 35mm films and all kinds of seemingly-random movies that you'd never see in a theater otherwise. Drinks and snacks are very reasonably priced and the pizza (made by Atomic Pizza) is so good! They even have Salt & Straw ice cream.

Authentic theatre with OG vibes and beer!!! Swoon

I've lived in Portland since 2012 and this was my first trip to The Hollywood Theatre; they were showing a 35mm copy of Scanners with Michael Ironside in the audience. He did a Q&A after the movie and it was awesome.

I missed my chance to see The Hateful Eight in 70mm, but the fact that they had it is amazing enough. I love the screen and the layout of the seats. The concessions are great. Just a great place to go if you want to see some interesting things and not just the mainstream stuff.

Classic decor, good food and beer, what's not to like?

Best theater in Portland, hands down. (Though I do love Cinema 21!)

An absolute gem of a theatre completely devoted to the art of cinema. One of the last places to play 35 mm and 80 mm films of both the latest release and the most delightful obscurity. Attending their monthly film presentations like Grindhouse or Kung Fu theatre is a bargain basement master's class in film knowledge. Great popcorn. Protip: the pizza isn't worth the crazy lines.

Kung Fu flicks. B Movie roasts. Retro classics that haven't seen the big screen in decades. The new, the strange, the forgotten, and the relevant. Plus pitchers of brew and pizza for pocket change. Franchise theaters can't compare to this.

I was pleasantly surprised by the welcoming atmosphere and standard, but high quality sound system. Took a date, got lucky, I can say that some of that luck came from going to the right place. Thanks Hollywood theater!

It's the greatest theatre I have ever been to. Movies are still alive here. I have seen several films on 70mm, dozens of classics on 35mm and even got to meet Pam Grier! I drive 170 miles to visit this theater and it is well worth the trip.

It is nice enough, but no better than other small theaters around town.

One of the best places in Portland to see a movie!! I love the atmosphere and the variety of movies they show always keeps me coming back. It's always fun to drive by and see what's currently showing on the marquee.

I've been going to the Hollywood Theater ever since I was allowed to go out to see movies with my friends when I was a kid. I saw Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles here in a double feature with Tremors for $1.50! Before it was renovated in 1975, it was one large theater with a balcony, but since has been split to a main theater on the ground level, with two smaller theaters upstairs. It still has the charm of its original architecture & facade, while offering up new fun! They host great events, such as shows in Hecklevision, B-Movie Bingo & Kung-fu Theater. The Hollywood Theater is the only building in Portland to have its own neighborhood named after it, changed from Hollyrood to Hollywood District not long after the original theater opening in 1926. If you get a chance, stop by for a show. You won't be disappointed!

From the organ to the popcorn to the projection. Nothing beats the experience of a movie night at the Hollywood.

Nice place and great crowd atmosphere. It was $15 per ticket which seemed a bit high, but as a special treat it was a neat experience.

A great vintage theater that shows classic and new movies with comfortable seats at reasonable prices. Serves real food and drinks plus theater junk food. It's everything I want in a movie theater. Looking forward to attending fun events and festivals.

Awesome old theater with great movie selection. Best concessions in town, including Salt & Straw. A Portland classic.

A portland institution. A cultural gem. The best popcorn in the city, possibly the state. Possibly the whole west coast?!?

I LOVE this theater for playing older films (ex. Infra-Man) and for hosting the African Film Fest, as well as for great service, clean floor, comfortable seats and a reasonable price.

I also appreciate them hosting unique experiences like live organ accompaniment to silent films and music fests like the recent 10 year anniversary of Psychic Sounds.

This beautiful cinema theater is being lovingly restored to its former glamour. Good screens, sound systems and seating. Many rows have a table for food & drinks, which is nice, but there is also a corresponding level of occasional minor distraction.

I just love this theater, the movie selection, inexpensive concessions. Love.

I love what they're doing with this place always keep my eye on their calendar to see what's coming up always something interesting

Well curated theater with big screens and great repertory selection.

I LOVE this place. Watch the schedule for heckle vision. And b movies.

The best theater in town. Classic movies, first run indie flicks, great popcorn, beer and wine. Being a member is awesome and totally worth it, we go about 3 times a month and it pays for itself. They even recently upgraded their pizza to sizzle pie

Classic theater charm with all the modern amenities. There is a decent tap list with mead and cider as well as beer. The popcorn is tasty and they use real butter on it. If the bottom snack bar is just you can go to the upstairs one with no waiting. They serve Sizzle Pie pizza, which is some of the best in town. The Hollywood shows first run films as well as classics. There is always something good to see. I really love this place. Glad to see something from old Portland that will survive.

Cool old theatre showing both blockbusters and a variety of classics. Great prices for tickets and beer too.