Another great movie experience here with a Studio Ghibli favorite- My friend Totoro!! This was in theater 1 on the ground level- very beautiful theater with the red stage drapes and the design on the ceiling. This is a large theater too. It's open seating so you have to get there a bit early so you can choose your seats. The visual and sound all were great! We enjoyed the film! This time we Ubered there but have driven there too and managed to find street parking nearby - both times on Sunday afternoon. Will be back to watch other classics! read more

Coolidge Corner Theatre - Cinema Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Great OG theater experience with classic and new feature films. Serves beer, wine, and soda. We went to see Everyone is lying to you for money. The director was in attendance. Fantastic explanation of how the richest people are profiting from lying to the masses about crypto. read more

Coolidge Corner Theatre - Ceiling - Cinema Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Beautiful theatre with mouth-watering popcorn and great drink options. Love to have this local gem that shows a mix of great new movies and old favorites. Truly the best popcorn I've ever had at a theater, cannot recommend enough. Wonderful venue that is my favorite spot to sit back and enjoy the magic of movies read more

Coolidge Corner Theatre - Cinema Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Went to the theater for the first time, loved the old school feel of the lobby, advertisements, and theaters! The red seats, walls, and lighting in the theater stood out. Fresh popcorn and drinks, very easy parking in the lot by the theater, looking forward to coming back! read more

Coolidge Corner Theatre - Theater 5 - Cinema Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

We spontaneously decided to see the Sinners movie in 70mm at this theater on a rainy Saturday afternoon. As other Yelpers mentioned, the interior of this theater is gorgeous with surprisingly comfortable seating. It was packed but we were able to sit two and two in consecutive rows. I can definitely say the experience exceeded my expectations. read more

Coolidge Corner Theatre - Cinema Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

The Coolidge is a stunning old theater with modern ammenities! This place is full of character in the best way. I always bring my family here to see oldies, cult classics, and special showings you won't find anywhere else! It's a wonderful opportunity to see films I'd otherwise never hear about, and a fun way to introduce my daughter to the movies I saw in theaters when I was her age! Their special 70 mm screenings are also such a treat! Coolidge Corner's dedication to community engagement and support is truly admirable! They have community education programs, free outdoor public screenings over the summer, and they have Card to Culture discounted tickets for low income guests! They really embody what movie theaters should be; a glowing community hub welcome to all, and looking to give back to the community it serves. Also, my daughter got such a kick out of this sign they had up during their anime film fest! read more

Coolidge Corner Theatre - A cocktail special sign with jokes from the anime Evangelion - Cinema Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

No refills but surprisingly good for a community movie theatre.Snacks were great and popcorn was ok

Love it here! The most interesting selection of films, classic Hollywood , foreign, more. Great seats and concessions read more

I've had the chance to visit the theater both during the day and at night. At night, you can enter through the closest entrance to the street, but during the day, you'll need to use the back entrance near the parking lot. I came here to watch a movie that is projected in a specific format, and Coolidge (along with another theater in Somerville) is one of the only places nearby that are equipped to do that. The screening room itself was stunning, with elegant gold Renaissance-inspired decor. The seating arrangement reminded me of traditional theaters for live plays. The entire movie experience was just amazing. The sound was crystal clear, the projection was perfect, and the atmosphere--along with the kind of crowd this theater attracts--was ideal. -- I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Beautiful theatre! Lots of reruns of classic cinema that you need to watch in theatre to experience that big screen feeling. read more

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I have loved this theatre in the past. We just saw"The Testament of Ann Lee" in MovieHouse 1,and the previews were REALLY LOUD. I actually went out to the ticket taker to inquire about the noise level. It didn't abate for the movie itself, I again went out to inquire. It was loud the whole time. I have to seriously consider whether or not I'm going to see another movie here; it was egregiously loud. I covered my ears the whole time. read more

Coolidge Corner Theatre is a fantastic place to see movies, with a unique mix of historic charm, great programming, and the beautiful neighborhood of Brookline. Lovely atmosphere for cinema lovers read more

I'm a member. I find the selection of films diverse and interesting. The staff is friendly and helpful. My only complaint is I find the on-line ticketing confusing. read more

Beautiful new facility, big screen, theater, friendly staff. I am a member so I'm partial to their programming which is varied, a combination of new releases and big screen classics. read more

Was visiting from Los Angeles where I go to revival theatres multiple times per week - usually The New Beverly Cinema and Brain Dead Studios. This place was definitely in line with both. Historic building, great schedule, fun merch (if it's in stock), and concessions that include a decent beer menu. I wasn't able to see if there are other revivals theatre options in Boston, so I'm not sure what the competitive landscape is like. But it's definitely a place I'd return to for another midnight screening. read more

Best movie theatre in the world hands down, bar none. Get the membership its worth it for the restaurant deals

The Coolidge corner theater experience is even better than before. The new renovations and upgraded concession are excellent. And the commitment to cinema--from art house to action movies--is second to none. read more

The movie theater is pretty great, spacious, clean, and well-maintained. Despite being extremely busy, it was still a good experience. Customer service was solid, and the overall atmosphere made for an enjoyable visit. read more

all good; eager to see Lawrence of Arabia on this big screen! ya location is great with lots of parking and many food selections within walking distance. go here often read more

Brookline is a special town and The Coolidge Corner Theater is one of it's beloved treasures. If it were located in Boston developers would have demolished it and the S.S. Pierce building in favor a modern condo block. You may ask what is the difference compared to Boston...answer: neighbors who care and different style of government without a Mayor running the agenda. read more

I saw Blitz there with my wife last night. It is fiction and just when way over the top with it. The experience in the theater was incredible. The sound and the screen were also incredible. I do like the movie experience. Really appreciate it is there. read more

I have an enduring love for older movie theaters. Palaces, really, places built for a time when going to see a movie was an event. There were thousands and thousands built when film was emerging as a storytelling medium. Lion and I were in Boston for a long weekend, volunteering for a nearby Overnight Walk to raise funds supporting suicide prevention research and education. We had some time before our check in and saw that the Coolidge Corner Theater was a few blocks walk away from the Air BnB we rented. it was a lovely morning so we set off to check it out. The theater is located among a small shopping area with restaurants and stores. It's in a very walkable area, and there's also street and lot parking available. To go in is a little unusual, they've rented part of the space of the original theater to a pizza shop, so you go around the side to the box office. We didn't have enough time to see a film, however they were very cool people who allowed us to wander around and check out the spectacular restorations that they've done - as long as there was no active movie showing. Explore we did, and it was a real treat. I especially appreciated the consistency of the restoration, they really worked to preserve and improve/add in keeping with the style of the historical period. I snagged a fun shirt for the NMT at their concessions before heading out, we needed to get back so we could get to our event. I was a bit sad to go. Highly recommend. read more

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i've heard so much about this theatre and i am so glad i finally got to see it! coolidge corner theatre is one of two theatres in the boston area that's showing bottoms (limited release) and i am soooo glad we went here! this theatre is a nonprofit, so even though their prices are not necessarily budget-friendly (about 18$ with taxes per adult ticket), you definitely feel better about supporting their cause versus a giant chain. they also have a multi-tiered membership program that can score you free or reduced fare tickets, 20% in concessions/bar, and exclusive access to members-only events. you can even get a student discount on their base plan! the theatre has a vintage feel, especially during the credits close to the start of the film, when they start playing old-timey animations. i also recommending buying your tickets for pick up at will call (free) so you can have a keepsake of your visit! if you're on the green C line, it's a straight shot to the theatre, which makes it even better for commuters, and is right in the heart of coolidge corner's shopping and restaurants! read more

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Grew up going there and watching classics and Charlie Chaplins films in the 2 story antique staged theater with huge screen. Lately went with my kid to see a comedy, we were seated in tiny theater capacity approximately 30 chairs. A profound change. Not sure what's going on there. Will go again if they stop showing all the politically charged woke propaganda BS on daily basis. Definitely not the sort of films I grew up watching in this beloved theater. read more

Warning: I'm going to sound like such a snob here but I have to be honest. I'm not crazy about this movie theater. I'll preface by saying: - I love what they're doing in the community. - I love that it has an old school aesthetic - I love that it's an independent theater. It's VERY much needed. - I've only been once. I saw the film 'Dont Worry Darling' which is beautifully shot but it was playing in such a small theater that I didn't feel like I got the best possible experience. I don't like paying $15 to see a movie on a 300 inch screen with basic sound quality with a sold out crowd of 30 people. It's just not for me. I want to see a movie on screen that is 65 feet wide that I can't afford with premium sound quality. I understand they have bigger rooms, but the room that my movie was showing was super small and left me feeling disappointed. I'm excited to know they're remodeling and I look forward to seeing what improvements they make. I feel like the smaller rooms should be for classes, older films, private screenings, film festivals, etc... Either way I would come back, but I wouldn't want to watch a film in the screening room unless I'm af a film festival or something. read more

This is an updated review because of the complete class in which a situation was handled tonight by the staff. We all bought tickets for home alone, but in a fluke the theatre had tech issues and had to switch to smaller space leaving many of us without a seat. They added a second viewing later in the night, and for anyone who couldn't make it we got a full refund plus a free ticket and popcorn to next showing. Others went to 930 and still got free things. Love this spot, great job read more

Coolidge Corner Theatre - Cinema Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Great place w fabulous movies showing. Just go and see whatever is showing. I guarantee it's worth it.

Rebuilt and has lost all of its charm!! Very expensive!! Two seniors for a Friday Matinee! 28$!!! Lousy popcorn for $9!! They had excellent popcorn in the past! I feel as if I've lost a very special friend! I've gone to this once gorgeous theater for 40 years! Never again!! read more

I mean how cute is this movie theater!? The owners preserved this place well. It was clean (restrooms were too) and staff were very friendly. The box office was outside and even that was adorable. There was a good selection of movies ranging from old films to new movies currently out. Once inside, the area where you buy snacks was a bit cramped, but beautifully decorated. I felt like I was transported back in time. The theater itself was pretty big. The only downside were the seats. I thought they were a bit snug. The sides of the seat touched my sides and I'm a size 4 in pants. Maybe the armrests could've moved up? I'm not sure because I didn't try to, but if that were the case, then I would've been more comfortable. Everything else was great though. read more

Coolidge Corner Theatre - Cinema Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Love when they do themed movie months! It's a clean and small theater in the heart of Brookline.

One of the best theaters in Boston Massachusetts Always clean and bar well stocked and great popcorn read more

I was exploring Boston for a long weekend and staying just a block or so away at an Airbnb in Brookline. When my feet were just about to fall off from walking around Boston so much, I stopped for a movie at Coolidge Corner Theatre (per my usual traveling ways). Coolidge Corner Theatre reminded me of theaters I used to frequent as a student in NYC (the Film Forum came to mind): classic old-school theater, indie films. I was in what I think is the largest theater for a screening of Amazing Grace (the documentary about the gospel album she recorded live in LA). It was beautiful, had comfortable seats, and pretty good auditorium elevation for an older theater (something that's important me as a very short person)! All in all, it was a great visit. If I lived in Boston, I'd be a regular. read more

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Beautiful theater !!! Popcorn was fresh and delicious. Staff was super nice. Saw Oppenheimer here. 70mm film is such a treat and the sound system is incredible!!!!!!! Definitely recommend read more

An absolute gem. Excellent cult classic films and quirky midnight movies. If I ever leave Boston I think I will miss this the most. Sign up for the email list there is always something good coming up. read more

Has always been my go to theater for the movies. Nothing beats the vibe watching a movie you always wanted to see in a grand old fashioned theater. The film selection has always been great and plays cool criterion films late night on The Weekends. The ticket prices got noticeably higher, a few years ago it was 11-12$, now it's 16$. The seats in movie house 2 are extremely uncomfortable, feels like those old wooden fenway park chairs. Besides that it's an excellent place to catch a 70mm film and buy a local bar on tap. Hopefully the increased ticket price speeds up the renovations that are being built in the back of the building. read more

This place is terrible. They had a problem with the theater but wouldn't even try to show film. No refunds given. Awful experience!

I like the theater. I really do. I even think it is worth rge extra money for the resoration fee. Tacked onto the already pricey ticket for small screen old theater etc... But I can't get past the rudeness of the staff. Tonight. 7/16. We went and shirt girl, with short haircut and glasses could barely stop looking at ger phone to take our order or answer a simple question. They seem to hire a lot of young, weird outcasts that think they are "cool"... Too cool to. Do badoc customer service.....NOT COOL.,,...and looking at your phone is a No. In ANY job.,,esp. With a line of oeopke trying to get in....weird nerdy girl....go back home and live with Mom and Dad...nobody else likes yiur attitude. read more

this theater is precious to me. it gives me the feeling i want to have when i go see a movie. the theater itself sets the tone for the film youre about to see. staff are knowledgeable and friendly, and they have a bar!!! read more

The main theater is gorgeous--restored Art Deco detail and huge screen. The small screening room is pretty uncomfortable and some of the seats actually have obstructed views. I've seen people look at the available sears and turn around and walk out. So check which theater your film is being shown in when purchasing tickets. Snack bar has good popcorn and is a good price! Lots of fun late movies on the weekends. read more

Here's another of the Boston-area's small, non-profit theaters which has excellent programming from movies, to book signings to special events. You can become a member to help support the theater. I love coming here. read more