Kind staff that liked my pikachu hehe lol They didn't prioritize the 2 A-list to 1 non-A-list member at the consession area, but the line still went pretty fast. But they did have a seperate line for A-listers and none-A-listers. Don't think it was that much faster, but nonetheless, at least we were not served after people who showed up in the regular line after A-listers were already in the priority line. Love that they have some reclining chairs and is pretty clean. Great options of movies and chill staff. Do expect 25-30 minutes of previews unless stated otherwise. All/almost all movies have 25-30 minutes of previews (that may or may not be related to movies), unless they state they do not when you purchase it in the (i) information portion. (25-30 minutes of previews are also stated in the (i) information portion when you purchase your amc ticket. read more

what ever you do - do not even think of seeing the IMAX Odyssey here- or perhaps elsewhere Walked out today because there was 30 minutes of deafening and stupid previews and then finally the movie begins, and it's even louder. Painful and unbearable, even while I wore excellent ear plugs. then it was freezing cold - I brought a sweater- but that was insufficient Left after the beginning of the film because the experience was brutal torture Also, the sound quality was so extremely poor. I guess this is all part of the "amazing" experience. LOL read more

We need to bring back movie theaters man. I understand pricing can get crazy sometimes, but they're so magical. Food at Kips Bay 15 is like any other movie theater. Service at this location is amazing though, never have a bad experience. Days and nights with a big premiere it gets pretty busy inside I won't lie. However, every individual theater inside is nice and clean. The signature recliners are worth it. The IMAX is worth it. Visually it looks so good, audibly it sounds so good. Somehow heartbreak feels good in a place like this. read more

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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

Clean theater and friendly staff! Pretzel bites are okay but that's honestly good enough for a theater snack, that can often be quite poor in some theaters. Haven't been here in a while but I always enjoy coming here. Seats are also very comfy! read more

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

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

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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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

Always liked this venue with reclined seating and sufficient AC in hot weather. And the screen and seating layout works well. The basement concession stand staff does not seem to like his job too much if you ask him any questions. No one expected him to overplease but he hardly responds to anything about the price or food questions. Otherwise, love this AMC. read more

Cool that they don't check your bag , horrible that they show too many previews . booooooooo

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

AMC Kips Bay 15 - Outside of the theater - Cinema Near Me - New York, New York

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

Everyone employee we interacted with was lovely and helpful. Such a stark comparison to the terrible service at AMC Lincoln Square.

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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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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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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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