Absolute favorite movie theater in Manhattan. Comfy leather recliners. Nice large screens. Friendly staff. Clean big bathrooms. Generous discounts based on days, times, memberships, age, etc. you can usually find something that works for your situation. Also there's a free club that earns you rewards and waives the online fee. And...there's alcohol and lots of snacks read more

Great place to see Devil Wears Prada 2. I do like this location in Kips Bay. I notice more serious movie goers here which means less people on their phone the whole time with high screen brightness (ahem AMC on 84th st). Only annoyance this time was we were told to go upstairs for snacks, but when we went downstairs the downstairs concessions were open. Ah well. Comfy recliner seats. read more

AMC Kips Bay 15 - Cinema Near Me - New York, New York

My friends and I bought tickets to the BTS Tokyo concert movie, which was extremely limited (two showings only). This is the first time BTS has performed together as a group in nearly 5 years due to their hiatus. So naturally the showings were sold out and fans are anticipating this concert. During the concert, there were several minor audio and video glitches I noticed but didn't think it was a big deal enough to complain. However, as soon as the artists began to give their end of show speeches, the screen went fully black and there was no sound. My friend went to alert staff and was told a manager would come fix it. NO ONE CAME TO EVEN CHECK. The entire theater sat in the dark confused and upset for 15 minutes, while the video glitched again showing 2 seconds before cutting off again- which spoiled the surprise encore performance, that we didn't even get to see! We missed at least 20 minutes of the concert because of this tech issue. Clearly the staff working the evening shift on April 18th don't care about the customers experience in a sold out movie. But then it gets worse- we all decide to leave the theater to make a complaint. The upstairs escalator was not working, then the elevator didn't work. I'm disabled and have arthritis, and it took me over 10 minutes to climb up the broken escalator which left me in a lot of pain. When I finally caught up with my friends and the crowd, one staff was just passing out free vouchers. What's the point of a voucher when this was a one-day only showing?? Everyone was upset at this point and it's already 10:30 pm so it's not like we can get a rewatch. My friend had to demand a refund because this was a higher price point ticket due to it being a limited movie, so basically they weren't openly offering refunds. What an all around horrible experience and I won't be returning to this theater. read more

AMC Kips Bay 15 - Tech issue- No audio, pitch black screen during BTS movie - Cinema Near Me - New York, New York

I've seen 22 movies this year thanks to AMC A-List, and at least 2/3 of them have been at AMC Kips Bay. If you live in the city, you know that trying to get opening-weekend tickets for a blockbuster at the Lincoln Square IMAX is basically an Olympic sport and unless you want to sit in the very front row and break your neck, you're usually out of luck. That's why Kips Bay is my MVP. Is the IMAX screen as "sexy" or historically massive as Lincoln Square? No. But it's still a great premium experience, and most importantly, it's actually accessible. You can usually snag a prime center seat on a Friday night without having to book three weeks in advance. The theater itself is perfectly fine. It's clean enough, the seats are comfortable, and the staff is efficient. Yes, the concessions are definitely pricey (standard NYC theater robbery), but honestly, with the value I get out of A-List, I don't mind overpaying for a popcorn once in a while to help them keep the lights on. read more

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Whenever I see movies right when they come out I typically end up in Times Square because the times are more convenient, so I was pleasantly surprised to find this Kips Bay location as an option the last time I saw a movie. Came here to see Project Hail Mary in the late afternoon and was pleasantly surprised at how clean everything was here. Really enjoyed their plush reclining seats. The popcorn was hot and fresh, we even got a little discount on it from being a Stubs member. One of the fountain soda machines were broken which the attendant helped us out with to get it back up and running. Bathrooms here were spacious and pretty clean as well. The multiplex was easy to navigate and finding the right theater was a breeze. Folks working here were surprisingly friendly as well. Think I found my new theater. read more

My favorite local theater, been here over the past 4 years. Location is spacious and clean, the seats are nicely upholstered, and they always show a great selection of movies. Staff are friendly and available to answer all questions--they do a good job of staffing here. I suggest purchasing a ticket online before showing up so you can get to your seat faster. read more

I like the AMC at Kips Bay, it gets the job done as far as movie theaters go. Ticket check is at the end of the lobby when you walk in, then you have to go either up or down one level for your theater. The main concession stand is on the upper level. There's a smaller one on the bottom level, but it has limited hours, so there are times you might have to go upstairs for snacks, then down to the lower level for your movie. Theaters are clean and well maintained, I've never noticed any glaring issues with my seats or the screens. Like most (all?) AMCs, they have recliners that you reserve when you buy your ticket. Much nicer than the old stadium seating. read more

My favorite theater. By far. But why not take advantage of the empty lobby space. There used to be cool displays, like for the last Alien movie, and even the last Tron movie. I was expecting one for either the Mandolorian or Maaters of the Universe. But nothing. I was kinda surprised. read more

We came here to see Jaws and had a frustrating experience. At the front, we were told twice that the theater and seats had changed, so we went to the new location. Once the movie started, Fantastic Four came on instead. We went back to ask again, and this time someone else told us it was actually in the original theater (7). By the time we got there, the movie had just started. Over all the theater was fine but the lack of direction and the confusion that came from the staff was unprofessional. A few other patrons of the theater were also confused and someone had to leave jaws to see fantastic four and they missed the start of there movie as well. read more

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This is our go-to movie theater in Manhattan! We love how the theaters actually have a little walkway so when people enter they light doesn't flood the theater. read more

This theater has been renovated with the big recliner seats and lots of leg room - much more comfortable. To do this, they sacrificed a lot of the seating capacity, so now many auditoriums have very few seats. The screens are decent sizes, but only few are large, and not as large as I would prefer. Even the IMAX screen seems smaller than others in town. read more

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Some theater rooms might be cleaner than others. A lil outdated but staff is always friendly

I really like this theater. Staff were nice, location was clean and food was good. I really enjoy how nice and comfortable the seats are as well. It's a bit of a walk from the train, but def worth it read more

The AMC at Kips Bay provided a great experience. I had not been to the movies in several years until recently seeing a film at the Film Forum and now seeing Bonhoeffer at Kips Bay AMC. Purchasing a ticket was easy online and the diagram properly illustrated the seating. I like that one purchases a ticket here for a particular seat as opposed to general admission. That is a positive development at the movie houses or at least at AMC theaters. Seat selection can greatly enhance your experience and was novel to me, having not been to the movie houses in a long while. I did not buy anything at concessions, but it appears the popcorn and soda game has been changed to a self service model. Someone would have to correct me if my eyes deceived me. In any case, buckets of popcorn and large sodas were what I saw today. The most impressive aspects were the lounge or recliner seating as well as the audio visual clarity and quality. They even have the seatback and headrest angles dialed in with the leg rest in the recliner position, all of it adjusts from inside the right armrest. Had to locate that in the dark. The mens bathroom upstairs was clean, but I can imagine it filling up for the evening shows during prime time. Not all the motion sensors work for the water and soap, but that too is rather common in public restrooms. Ticket and concession prices are still a thing for me, but no one seems to complain. It was a good experience overall and warrants four stars. read more

this is the main AMC theater that I go to and it is my favorite location throughout all of nyc. The staff is friendly and the theaters are always super clean when I go see a movie. I've only ever experienced one time whenever recliner was not working, but even so it wasn't a big deal because the seed itself is very comfortable. The concession stand lines also move pretty fast and their soda machines always have whatever drink is available. Nothing is ever out of stock. read more

MOVIES ARE BACK! bow to Barbenheimer! fairly large movie theater for NYC. relatively clean and well-maintained. variety of theaters from large to small to an IMAX screen. most theaters are upstairs above street level. seats are the comfy reclining ones. overall this is a solid theater to watch summer blockbusters as well as awards favorites. this AMC typically gets a good selection of films beyond the big feature releases. because it's in a residential neighborhood, the theater does get crowded but alas that is New York City. have seen a handful of movies here in 2023. do yourself a favor and download the AMC to buy your tickets and select your seats in advance. read more

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Recently visited this Kips Bay AMC for an IMAX screening of Ne Zha 2 and was impressed at how spacious, quiet, and clean the theater was. The seats in the IMAX theater were plushy but didn't recline (which is what I would've preferred) but it was still a very comfortable experience. The screen and sound quality was very immersive and I would 100% come back to this particular IMAX theater for another movie screening. The only downside was that the restrooms had very sticky floors but I don't think it took away too much from the viewing. Overall, a solid spot for a movie! read more

Buyer beware: this theatre abuses its customers with ridiculously long previews. 41 minutes of previews before the Demon Slayer movie got started today. (The app says it'll be 25-30 minutes of previews, which is already more than long enough!) read more

Nice movie theater in midtown Manhattan with theaters on the 2nd floor and in the basement. The theater was on the small side (only about 7 rows of recliners) but was very comfortable and pretty clean - although the theater staff need to clean in the crevices of the recliners which can accumulate garbage. If you're booking in one of the smaller theaters, then I definitely recommend sitting in the middle of the second to last row. read more

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Solid movie theatre experience. Never super crowded with an audience which tends behave properly. 15 screens so smaller than others but large enough. The IMAX screen is a top notch experience but at the end of the day, it's on the Individual movie. For those who like to "hop", this theater is a little difficult to achieve that as screens 1-10 are above (up escalator) and 11-15 require another Down escalator separated by the main floor. Also noticed they have less payment kiosks than other AMCs. A little painful to get to by subway as this is on 2nd Ave and closest station is the local 6 stop at 33rd. read more

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Clean theatre. But usually understaffed at concessions. That said it's less crowded. Has imax and smaller screens too. Sound could be improved read more

One of my favorites of all of the AMC's in the city. It is always feels low key and not packed and although some of the screens are smaller, they also have some larger theaters, including an IMAX. All seats are new and recline. A good mix of blockbusters and smaller independent films. A very civilized experience. read more

The staff are so nice and friendly. Went out of their way to get me bandaids for my blister! So kind of them! Also shout out to Matthew for being so helpful! He needs a raise! read more

Convenient, clean, well maintained theater with a huge lobby and comfortable recliner seats. Almost never gets too crowded unlike other theaters in more central locations. I rarely ever have to wait in line. Staff is always nice. read more

This is the best AMC in NYC. Has the full back recliners, big bathrooms and array of movies/times. I've gone here for years. They have booze options now at concessions too. You can stop at Trader Joe's on the walk back home to the train. I recommend as an A-lister who has been to a lot of AMC's. read more

AMC Kips Bay 15 is the multiplex I frequent the most especially on Tuesdays. This is the magic day as I have a Stub card which allows me to see any show at any time for the princely sum of $7. Several years before the pandemic the Tuesday special cost $5 which then slowly inched up to $6 and now $7. It's still a steal. Seating is roomy with reclining seats for leg comfort and a tiny tray for snacks and drinks. These days it's never crowded like the movie I saw last week "The Taste of Things" where I was one of three patrons. Buying snacks is expensive so I usually bring my own but last week I got a hot dog which was tasty. The ladies restrooms are clean and I've never had to wait in line during the matinee shows. I have found the service to be kind as whenever the machine doesn't work properly there is someone to assist me. read more

I quite enjoy this theater, as it was one of the first to offer reserved seating in plush, red, reclining leather seats and has remained one of the cleanest and quietest theaters in the city to date. It's not sticky like a lot of other theaters and you can usually get a seat on short notice, particularly past opening weekend. The IMAX here is a pleasant experience with great sound and pretty much good views from every row (except the first, never take the first row). I can't speak to the snacks as I'm not much of a snacker, but I note that the line moves pretty quickly. read more

Came on a solo date on a Monday night to watch a movie and my showtime was at 10:45. I arrived about 10 minutes late for personal reasons, so I had a bit of a problem purchasing my ticket on the kiosk. Although it took a bit long someone eventually was able to help as I only had cash and apparently their registers were already closed? I work in the food service industry which is why I usually carry cash as opposed to depositing in a card as I sometimes do not have the time to do so directly after work. Anyway, we get past that. When trying to purchase popcorn and a soda, I was turned down, again because they were not taking cash orders. Popcorn and cup were already handed to me so besides the fact that people were still in the theatre at the time I found it odd and a bit backwards that someone is not able to purchase snacks and a beverage while a movie is still running. Anyway, had to literally hand the popcorn and cup back. Disappointed but still trying to be understanding, I just went into my movie, thirsty AF btw. THE CHERRRYYYY ONTOPPPPPP, and this is where I was flabbergasteddddd... mid movie I'm hearing a bunch of scurrying and squeaks. For about an hour.. yes, a f****** hourrrr I cannot focus on the movie because of these noises and I'm trying to give the benefit of the doubt .. are these mice? Naaaa can't be. Must be the movie or someone behind me. At one point I literally flashed my light to find that nobody was sitting behind me so now I'm confused. Still not wanting to believe what I'm hearing, I decide to look up reviews on this place and see if anyone mentions rodents... yall when I tell you that there were sooo many reviews about it and even one with a photo of sooo many mouse traps behind the seats I'm like noooo way. I once again flash my phone behind the seats and lo and behold there are about 5 godforsaken f****** miceeeeeee behind my seat. I literally leaped up and ran out mid movie, told someone who was cleaning as now the theatre is pretty much empty since it was midnight by now. They literally respond to me telling them there are mice running around the seats by saying "oh ok" Before I left, I found what looked to be a security guard who offered me a free pass ticket since a refund was not an option (again, due to registers and kiosks being closed) I don't usually go to the theatre but I read the book to the movie I saw and was super excited to watch it but this was literally insane and being that this has been a problem for what looks like to be yearssss due to the reviews, it's kind of wild that this issue has not been fixed. I work in a full blown restaurant and we do not have these issues so I'm assuming they literally don't care to clean this place or idk burn it down at this point cus what in the entire world.. Yea don't go here. It's bad. And now I'm traumatized. read more

I am an AMC A list member so I have watched movies at many AMC theaters. This is one of my favorites. I was in theater 3 and although it was small, it was a great experience. The thing I liked best was how the rows were built. Each row places you far above the other so no matter how tall the person in front of you is there is no way they block your view. I also like the reclining chairs. Watching the movie was so immersive. The only negative was the amount of popcorn on the floor. read more

AMC Kips Bay 15 - Theaters 1 through 6, second floor on the left. - Cinema Near Me - New York, New York

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Fairly good theater. I like how there is easy street parking, access to citibikes, but the distance to the subway is a pain. Seats are easy to reserve as they are never super busy, so it's nice to catch a movie last minute here. The theaters are kept clean, have the newer recliners and floor/seats are never sticky or gross. The concessions are hit or miss, I've ordered online and sometimes they bring it to your seat during the movie but other times they make you pick it up on the 2nd floor. I wish they'd be more clear about how that works as there are concessions on the 2nd floor and basement. read more

One of the best AMC theatres in Manhattan. Very clean and the seats are great. My go to theatre to bring my son for some movies

How do you have an entire theater with NO pre-movie seating??? Just really annoying. Don't arrive any time before your movie. read more

AMC A-list member reviewing various AMCs throughout the country. I lived above this theater for 7 years so we have no choice but to stan - I haven't been in a hot minute though. Seats: Vary based on individual theater but reclining in general. Some may have USB ports. Not heated. Screens: No complaints! Macguffins: No, due to NYC regulations (I believe the only Manhattan Macguffins location is the 19th east village one but don't quote me on that.) Food: Fine, good for NYC standards. My fav AMC pizza was good but not great. Bathrooms: usually dirty. Nicole Kidman AMC ad: yes! Crowd: Not in or near a mall so fewer rowdy teens, but I have experienced some badly behaved parents (like the people who brought a 2 year old to a midnight screening on Avengers: Infinity War). Parking: Street parking sitch is probably better than most NYC AMCs but limited based on time and day of the week. A few blocks from the 6 train and very close to the M-15. Overall: 4/5. Great memories at this one, and its quieter than other Manhattan locations. Cool retro movie art on the building and inside. AMC tested out a VR theater concept in the lobby for a few years but it didn't take off. They do let those annoying Clean Energy scam people sit in the lobby. There are usually very few employees but the ones there are nice. I am only rating a 4/5 despite my affection for this theater because they managed to severely screw up midnight screenings for the premier of all three sequel trilogy Star Wars films. The first time around they allowed an accounting firm to rent out a bunch of theaters that were already booked, made everyone wait a few hours (???) past their ticketed times, started the movie, and then stopped it 15 mins in as they had forgotten to bring in half of the aforementioned ticketed viewers. Second time around we were seated at the correct time but the showing was delayed by several hours for no apparent reason. They did give us a few refund vouchers. Third time the movie started somewhat late (again!) and it was a 3D showing and they didn't input the 3D correctly so it was impossible to watch and a bunch of us had to go out and ask for it to be fixed which took quite some time. I'm mostly venting here, but I wouldn't go to this location for a big midnight premier. Otherwise, please attend and keep this great location alive. Seriously, there are some developers that wanted to tear this theater down. Secret tip: visit Hill&Bay across the street for cocktails themed to whatever big movie is playing that month. read more

Welcome back to the movies!!!! It felt good to be back in the theater after a whole year of being shutdown. I headed out to see Godzilla vs King Kong and the movie was awesome. I caught an early showing and tickets are 30% off everyday before 5pm. It's exactly how I wanted to spend this rainy day. They also have a rewards program with discounted tickets on Tuesdays and other perks. The movie was showing in the IMAX theater which is really nice. The steps are lighted with the letter of the aisle brightly lit making it easy to find your seat. I love the social distancing of the seats. I was the only person in my aisle. It wasn't more than 20 people in the theater if that and I realized i really enjoy not being crammed together next to people. I know theaters will eventually go back to full capacity but I really like the spacing between the rows and seats. The theater appeared to be very clean. I would hope that they are sanitizing between viewings. The website says they are but I can't say if they are or not. I did find a receipt wedged down on the side of my seat. No big deal, I had my own sanitizing wipes with me. Seats are leather, very comfortable, and plush. Upon entering there's 1 ticketing agent at a booth confirming tickets. I would suggest purchasing tickets online before hand because seats sell out quick due to the limited seating. There's no box office or anyone selling tickets, but I did see 1 kiosk but I'm not sure if you could purchase tickets from it. I didn't need to print anything out as the ticketing agent enters your confirmation number into a scanner. You chose your seats and concessions online which is so quick and convenient. I initially didn't order any concessions online but I decided to get some popcorn and a frozen cherry slush on arrival. There was no line but they have a separate area for drinks which was a little annoying. I got the popcorn and had to take the receipt over to another counter in another area. It was annoying because there was something wrong with the ice machine which held up the line for almost 10 minutes. I still got to my seat on time to watch the previews. Looking forward to the movie Cruella based on the character Cruella De Vil from The Hundred and One Dalmatians. The trailer was so good. I enjoyed a day out today by myself at the movies and it was great. Looking forward to more days like today. Oh! And I love King Kong but I'm #teamGodzilla for the win. read more

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Even though it's a bit of a walk from the nearest train, it's still a great theater. I love coming here because of the recliner seats. Because it is a pretty big theater, they show a lot more movies than the one around St. Marks. There are 3 floors, the ground floor being the entrance and where you buy the tickets. I rarely get to go downstairs to watch a movie so I can really only talk about the upstairs floor. You can purchase snacks upstairs and as a premiere member, you can wait on the shorter premiere line. The soda machines are to the side and the bathrooms are on the other side of the main part. There are theaters on either side of the main part. The hallway on the right has an extra set of bathrooms all the way at the end. This is convenient for people who are watching a movie down there and don't want to waste time walking down the hallway to the bathroom. Each theater has the red reclining seats which are super comfy. The front row is still not the best place to sit but it's a bit more bearable in those seats since they recline. Overall, I would suggest coming to this theater for a great movie experience. read more

AMC Kips Bay 15 - Entrance - Cinema Near Me - New York, New York

Ok so I'm definitely going to confess to being hard to please since my AMC stubs whatever was not working. The movie was about to start and the two young ppl working in the front were probably doing their best. I was trying not to be impatient but I'm sure I looked it-when I stormed off to the kiosk and purchased the tickets myself. Then inside my seat was not working. I looked behind and there was a plug but why risk some accident. Why miss the movie to get someone to fix the recliner. It was Theater 12 seat E12. The concession stand on our floor was closed. The movie being good was the only consolation but they have no control over that. The young black woman accepting tickets in the front had good customer service she tried to help. Her capabilities were limited and the other person was preoccupied with underage teens trying to sneak into rated R movies on his walkie talkie. It's cool I don't live close by so I won't have a reason to return. read more

theater is very clean, spacious with reclining chairs. $5 tuesdays are a steal! I go here whenever I can since I live close by. Popcorn is a bit cold but eh, no expectations there haha read more

A fantastic AMC location, I say the best in the city for cleanliness and quiet. There are lots of showtimes, the staff here are great, and I have yet to have a bad experience here. The seats are all recliners which is really nice, I make the trip from Brooklyn all the time just to come here even though it is out of the way transit wise. Only fault - the IMAX here is nothing to write home about and that's putting it nicely. read more

Solid movie theater with reclining seats! Located off the 33rd stop from the 6 train- about a 10 min walk. It's on 2nd ave so a couple more aves from the train station. The movie theater is pretty big, they're checking for vaccination records so bring your excelsior pass, actual vaccine card, nyc covid app, etc. They got my wild cherry slushie but I always check beforehand because you can get the Icee (but it's just the cup and then you gotta go to the machine to pour it.....imagine the disappointment if you get a cup and they dont have the flavor you like lol) Reclining seats are great but not sure how clean it is, felt a bit sticky when I was lying there (not sure if it was my sweat or just dirty). I'd prob bring some baby wipes to wipe it or a napkin, etc. I've been to this theater pre and post covid. I would still come back, very spacious and not too crowded esp compared to times square AMC and Upper west side AMC. read more

From what I have been reading one of the best places to watch an IMAX movie, and I can attest that it is a wonderful experience. The sound is good the projection is enormous. read more