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    AMC Kabuki 8

    3.4 (2.3k reviews)
    ModerateCinema, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pedro S.

    Nice, small theater with a cool overall look and friendly staff. The concession stand is upstairs, while some auditoriums are located both upstairs and downstairs in the opposite direction. The seats are standard older rockers, and the screens are on the smaller side, giving it a more personal, indie vibe similar to the nearby New People Cinema.

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    Annabelle R.

    Conclave was an unexpectedly great thriller, which we enjoyed this past weekend at the AMC Kabuki 8. The lobby decor and setup was absolutely lovely at this theater. The concessions stand had a nice variety of food items on the menu, as well as self-serve butter dispensers for popcorn, and coco cola freestyle machines offering customizable drinks. The grape fanta zero was tasty and satisfying. The seating inside the auditorium was all clustered together, close enough so that heads in front of you could easily block your view if there's a tall person in the next row. And the seats didn't recline and barely leaned back, but at least they were clean and intact. The widescreen presentation had clear sound and picture, which made for a decent viewing experience.

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    Joanna T.

    I'm really glad the AMC Kabuki 8 is still here. Tonight after having some Japanese food nearby, I saw a preview of " Another Simple Favor " tonight at the theater. The screening was in Theater 2 which was cosy for the select group of attendees to see the May 1 to-be-released AmazonPrime-MGM Studios movie. It was an awesome film! I sat in a Comfy seat. The screen size was just perfect to show off the beauty of Capri, Italy - the movie was set in a stunning hotel on this Amalfi Coast island. The hotel will be THE NEXT Italian destination WEDDING location! Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Allison Janney and other fine actors in this film. Blake's clothing and particularly her wedding dress in the movie were gorgeous! " Another Simple Favor " was a cross between Agatha Christie + Under the Tuscan Sun. Pure eye candy! After the preview screening, attendees also were given a gift! Such a good experience! Thanks to AmazonPrime for choosing such a convenient location for this screening! @anothersimplefavor @amckabuki8

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    6 months ago

    I ove coming here to see a movie. So close to wear i live. And it always comfortable in any room. I only wish they had the recliner seats.

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    Everything was fine. I just hated the movie. The popcorn was probably the best thing there. The cookie dough tasted expired.

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    8 months ago

    I love this place I love that you could bring outside food in because it can get pretty expensive too. See a movie with the family.

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    Ask the Community - AMC Kabuki 8

    Are there security guards at this location?

    Yes, and he made us leave before the credits were over. Bizarre and unpleasant.

    How close is the first row to the screen (non balcony)?

    There are quite a few different configurations at this theater. In the biggest auditorium, the seats are old school movie theater style and the front row is pretty dang close to the screen.

    Any parking validate here? Where to park?

    There's a parking garage next door. But they do not validate. Lots of street parking. Street parking free after 6pm.

    Where do you find the show times for this place? They aren't listed online.

    They are listed on the AMC website https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/san-francisco/amc-dine-in-kabuki-8

    Is this theater kid friendly?

    I'd say that this theater is actively kid UN-friendly. On two occasions recently, I've taken my 8-year-old son there to see a movie that was suitable for children, only to be turned away because those movies were being shown in the part of the… Read more

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    Review Highlights - AMC Kabuki 8

    Comfy seats all around but you get the bonus of little tables next to you in the balcony which serves alcohol.

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