Grandview is one of my favorites; it's small, cute, & cozy, with comfy seats & reasonable pricing. The theater has a ton of character, with the women's bathroom even having a small lounge area. My husband & I caught a Tuesday evening movie for around $15 for tickets, & $15 for snacks, which you can't find anywhere anymore! The staff are friendly, popcorn is fresh, they have lots of soda sizes & options, & plenty of candy. read more

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Friendly staff. Easy payment system. Prices are low and the theater is clean. An old school theater that has been in the neighborhood for years. They show all the new releases and you don't pay a premium price for it! I would recommend this neighborhood theater to anyone who wants a small theater experience. read more

I absolutely love this cute theater. It's honestly sad to see that hardly anyone goes to theaters anymore. This one makes you feel like you rented the whole theatre out for you and your date. The space from where you sit to the screen is smaller than at Marcus, which I like because it's a better experience. The screen is decently clear, (not as bad as the Plaza in Maplewood, but not nearly as clear and 4kHD as Marcus. But overall it's a great experience. It is an older theatre so the vibes are different, but still very enjoyable. The chairs are very padded and comfortable, and they aren't like recliners so you fall asleep. The prices are really good, especially if see a matinee (before 5pm). I highly recommend coming here. It's the classic movie theater date experience. You'll like it, I promise. Also, you get free refills on a large popcorn for $8. That's what we did, but we didn't even come close to finishing it. My fiance and I ate about half of the large. read more

1. Went to a showing of Paris, Texas last night and there was a mouse crawling around the floor. Plus, the employees told us the wrong theater number so we were late to the showing, which resulted in bad seats. 2. Two times now the movies haven't played due to technical difficulties. The second time, we had to stay in the theater for 45 minutes while they attempted to fix the projector before receiving a refund. read more

Friendly staff. Disappointed the film I came to see, a major hit, was being shown in the small, second floor theater. Why not post that on the website? Perhaps because we would have gone elsewhere??! Sound is not good. Might be the movie but I haven't heard that from viewers at other theaters. Small item; one bag of popcorn was served a full inch from the top. Every other bag was heaping! Consistency is important. Ugh. May choose another theater next time. I like the independent, local. read more

It's a historical theater so the seats are kind of no frills, but concessions are nice & the people are nice & its great to have a neighborhood theater you can walk to. read more

Nice place with great customer service ,very cheap movie tickets surprisingly. Overall I'll continue coming back. read more

Grandview Theatre - Cinema Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Made me soft asf. I stepped on so many popcorn kernels they are still wedged between my toes two weeks later. I went in here with high expectations and all intent to enjoy a movie read more

the employees at this theater would be described as what the French call "les incompentent". We went to the 9:15 showing of Jurassic Park on Wednesday night and the two employees working could not manage to get the movie going. We sheltered in place for 45 minutes as they kept promising the movie would be started soon. We shouldn't have trusted them because they couldn't get the movie started! We received a refund, but we didn't receive any compensation for our agonizing wait. We may have gotten out 10 dollars back but we will never get our precious 45 minutes of life back. We should've at least received some popcorn or candy of some kind. read more

My favorite small theater around! I love the retro Art Deco interior from the entry with the giant plastic chandelier to the bathroom seating area. This theatre is not only beautiful inside and out the employees are so kind. And the popcorn is vegan! That's the best! 2 screens downstairs and up. They also offer $5 Tuesdays! read more

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I haven't been since the remodel. I love the seats and the red lights all over the aisles. There are plenty of handicapped seats and that allows for some to have no one in front of you. I treated myself to Rocketman at noon. I got a senior discount. The concession stand is right next to the tickets. I asked if there was a smaller than small for seniors. The kid size was just right, no hassles. Still good on street parking. Not sure if the sound improved but it seemed better than yesteryear. Some like the nostalgia of the second floor. I'll come to the main floor often. read more

This is a great neighborhood theater. I appreciate the feeling of friendliness. The seats are comfortable, the decor is interesting and the price is right. I'm vey impressed with all of the staff and the general manager besides being friendly and professional, went well out of his way to follow up on a lost item. read more

I can see why people put 3 stars for this place - it's not the cleanest, there are only 2 screens, the screens are not imax-sized, and the seats aren't recliners with ottomans. HOWEVER, if you come in with the expectation that it is a small neighborhood theater with good food, nice people, and can give you a pleasant movie experience, it's a 4 or 5 star. Also in a fun part of town. Only reason I didn't give it a 5 is because it really only has 2 screens. Wish it had more, I'd come here more. read more

An old time theater with all the ambiance hidden but still visible. A fun place to think of what it used to be like in the 1940s with mid century touches. Tuesday bargain shows a real plus. The upper theater is very small and intimate to watch a show, it could be uncomfortable to some people. Not handicap accessible. read more

I love this theater! It is small, quaint and reminds me of the theaters I went to growing up. Less busy than the big mega theaters so its nice for a change and they always have great movies showing. Popcorn is excellent as well. read more

It's like taking a step back in time. I don't think any renovations have been made for at least a couple of decades. But it is very charming and the staff is very friendly and helpful. It's not spick-and-span clean, but my feet did not stick to the floor so I can't complain too much. The prices are fair and popcorn is delicious. The seats are old and it's just a gradual slope downwards (not the stadium seating we have all become accustomed to). The screens are descent size, but the sound is not the best. It was a bit drafty, but I went in the winter on a particularly cold day. I would say the overall experience is a 3, but I wouldn't want to see a movie that is over 2 hours, or you might need to schedule your chiropractor for immediately after. As my friend put it, "the seat is worse than any airplane jumpseat I have ever sat in". read more

To clarify my rating, it's the average of the two screens. Upstairs is a two star, at best. Downstairs was a four star. Tickets are the same price. I'll start with upstairs. It has a very small screen, for a movie theatre. It is still significantly larger than the screen I have at home, but if you're really rich this might not be the case for you. The seats are also a little on the small side and the space between rows a little on the small side, which means all your movie viewing neighbors are in close proximity to you. And the sound of the movie is very quiet. Downstairs though has deep, wider seats, and plenty of leg room. The screen is normal movie theatre size and the sound was loud without being deafening. I will certainly be back, but I might check to see which floor the movie I want to see is on first. read more

The Grandview is located on Grand Ave (but for some reason I believed down St. Clair) and Fairview. You can't miss the marquee as you drive down Grand (if in fact you are driving down Grand and not St. Clair). Grandview is an old theatre and that is by far its biggest shortcoming. The entire building could use a renovation. I'm not saying we need to change the screens or the layout or anything like that. I do not want to lose that old movie house charm that the Grandview has. However, they need to fix all the chairs, maybe renovate the restrooms, add some new carpet and a fresh coat of paint. Right now, it looks rundown. I would really like to see someone put about $50k into the place. That would make a huge difference. If you don't mind a squeaky chair and some threadbare carpet, then there are some great reasons to head to the Grandview for a flick. Number one: it is cheaper than the big box theaters. Recently, my wife and I went to see The Artist (deserved best actor, but not best picture). The tickets for the two of us were $17 as compared to $20 or $22 for an evening show. The refreshments were cheaper as well. A large popcorn and a large soda was $9.25, easily $12.50 anywhere else. You may be thinking, "Big whoop! $5 or $6 bucks, not worth it." But I say that $6 is still $6, and that can go a long way, especially in South East Asia. Number 2: the clientele. The people who go to watch a movie at the Grandview have been going to movies for years -seriously most are OLD- and they know proper film- watching etiquette. No one is on a phone, and the talking stops when the previews start. For those of you who don't know, that is when to stop talking. Sometimes the previews are the best part (Malevolence 2004) and I want to hear them, not a sob story about your diabetic cat. It's nice to watch a movie with others who are as focused on the movie as you are. The Artist is so quiet I found myself trying to chew quietly so as not to disturb others, an action that I believe was being returned by those around me. My wife and I have decided to start going to our local theatres (Grandview and Highland) more often because we prefer the atmosphere, so if you're like us maybe we'll see you at the movies. read more

The Grandview is a small charming 2-screen theater that offers an atmosphere you can't find at the big blockbuster playing movieplexes. It's the kind of theater you expect the owner to be taking your ticket money and then filling your popcorn bucket. But then, it's not quite that. Apparently it's one of many theaters owned by Mann Theaters, which also operates a similar theater on Hamline. Maybe that's just their brand. Still, I like it. The prices are lower and the movie selection always seems to veer to the more off beat, thought provoking flicks. It isn't the flashiest theater in the world but it still gets the job done. That said, if you're on the hunt for 3D or Dbox or anything like that, keep looking. read more

A cute little theater and blast from the past. Similar to the Uptown and Edina theaters with their old school vibe and more intimate setting. This theater only has two screens but plays new movies and some you won't expect as well. I went last week and they were showing Clash of the Titans and The Ghost Writer. It's cozy and nice place to go with a friend or take someone on a fun little date for a more unique experience. read more

After living in the neighborhood for two years, we finally saw a film at the Grandview tonight. I really wanted to like it. I really did. And I may just be coming at this from the perspective of someone who has been spoiled by stadium seating mega theaters. But this theater just did not do it for me. On the plus side: -Well you can't beat the convenience. Street parking is easy to find, or I could just walk there. -Ticket prices were lower -- $8.50 for a prime time evening show. With a bunch of snacks, we spent just over $30 for two -- so cheaper than seeing a megaplex film. -I enjoyed the candy selection, which contained some options that I haven't seen in the big mega theaters for quite some time. -The screen resolution, quality of the film and the sound were all fine. You can't go to a theater like this and expect a giant wrap-around screen, but what was there was good and well-maintained. -The theater just looks cool, from the marquee out front with all the old-school lights and letters to the art-deco deal inside. On the minus side: -OMG, they really need to replace the seats here. Again, it's an old theater, so you get the whole slowly rising floor type flat seating and not modern stadium seating. But the seats themselves are really old. They are small. They have stains on them and in some cases, food or gum or candy stuck to them. The springs were busted, it felt like I was sitting in a chair that was leaning forward the whole time. I thought it might have just been my seat but tried three others in our row and found them all to be in similar states of disrepair. Some chairs (though not ours) squeaked. It really made for an uncomfortable viewing experience. -The floor was sticky. I will admit to being a bit of a neat freak and kind of a hypochondriac sometimes. In general, this little personality quirk manifests in a new-to-me business with a creepy crawly feeling that I just can't shake that the place is not clean. Unfortunately, this happened to me here. I really did not feel comfortable sitting in this theater. I wore my coat the whole time since I just didn't know what I might put my elbow in and I just didn't want to touch anything with my skin. I tried to put my purse on the chair next to me but the chairs were so "floppy" for lack of better word that I was worried my purse would fall right through and hit the ground (which again was sticky). -It took the employees who handled the concessions forever to serve us our soda and popcorn. I'd hate to see what happens when it was busy. -No Amex. But they take Visa, MC and Discover. Pet peeve as my Amex is my card of choice. So in all, the actual viewing experience was fine -- visual and audio quality were both better than expected for an older, smaller theater. But the seating arrangement and cleanliness of the theater just really turned me off. I think it will be quite awhile before we return. read more

As a decidedly infrequent movie-goer, this little theater gets my approval. It's not state of the art by any means, but it's not in the suburbs, not in a mall, and not as over-priced as some theaters. It's a cozy little neighborhood theater showing a couple movies at a time. I went last night to see the latest James Bond movie (the first one I've ever seen) and enjoyed the experience. I especially enjoyed giggling at the guy who fell asleep and was snoring across the aisle from us. read more

This is a nice small theater where mid-run movies are shown. You can meet your neighbors on Grand and enjoy a film. Parking in the bank lot across the street in the evenings is allowed and is a pretty good idea considering the street parking will be somewhat hard to come by and they might tow you from some of the other lots. read more

I support this local cinema on principle and, luckily, it doesn't give me much reason to regret my decision. Though weeknight shows at Rosedale are cheaper (and feature stadium seating) I opt for the Grandview whenever I can. It's comfortable, the movies are usually the ones I want to see, and it's a mere ten-minute bus ride from my house. It harkens back to a time when there was a movie theater in every neighborhood and the movies in them cost a nickel. Too bad they don't show a cult classic every now and again -- I guess that's what we have the Riverview for. read more

We returned to the Grandview despite it being a ways away from home ... and I'm glad we did! The cashier/ticket-taker was friendly but efficient. There's a kind of graceful and aging elegance to the lobby. (Think of your dowager aunt's apartment before she moved to the home.) There's good popcorn ... overpriced candy and soft drinks ... but in line with what I've seen at other theaters. Before the movie started -- and after the previews -- a young member of their staff came on the stage and welcomed and encouraged anyone who had a concern or issue with the sound, screen, temperature, etc to please let their staff know. A nice personal touch that I vaguely recalled when I was younger but not so much lately (and never at one of those mega-theaters). He got a nice round of applause and a couple of "whoops" of support. The movie was fine (actually the movie was great but the sound, screen, etc were fine). I was comfortable throughout. And at the end of the movie, the audience applauded -- a response that felt genuine and not at all contrived. It felt like spontaneous appreciation of a good story translated to the screen and from an audience where there was a sense of community and enjoyment. Makes me pine to return to the city of St Paul now that we're almost empty-nesters. read more

Recent trip to see the newest Coen Bros. film, True Grit. Comfortable enough seats on the main floor with a nice large screen. Reduced admission to shows prior to 6pm. A young man, employee of the theatre, got up on stage in front of the screen before the film started, and thanked the audience for coming and wished us all enjoyment of the show. That seemed really nice. Really good, fresh popcorn on Christmas Day in the late afternoon. I even returned to the concession counter for a *free* refill on the large popcorn and large soda. Parking in the area can be challenging. read more

Greatvibe at this neighborhood joint! On my visit, I asked (quite sincerely) at the counter if the popcorn was any good -- and the manager (?) said "best in town!" and offered me a free sample. That alone was classy...and confident! Well, all I can say is that YES INDEED, it is pretty darn great popcorn. Better yet the staff was really fun and friendly. The main floor theater has very nice, comfy seats, and their projection and sound systems are excellent. Sightlines are good... Tickets are pleasantly cheap, and parking was no problem right on the street. The lobby's seems a little unfinished (like they aren't done with a remodel?) and the Men's bathroom is...tired. But I'd rather support places like this instead of the Blanddale Mall MegaPlex120 at $15 bucks a ticket, with their unhappy workers, dirty seats and crappy concessions. So, Grandview -- Count me as a fan! read more

We live in the area so I've seen a number of shows here - both upstairs and downstairs, and I actually prefer the upstairs theater. Its like a large basement at a buddy's house. Yeah, it isn't super modern. The seats are not recliners. The sound it not crazy awesome and the theater is a little dingy. But I gotta say, for me, I don't mind a bit. I love the decor, it reminds me of the theater in my home town. I know I'll be back here and if I have the chance to see a movie here (or Highland) or at a newer theater in the suburbs, I'll pick Grandview (or Highland) every time. read more

Two theaters on premises. The downstairs auditorium is large and still sports some art deco details, though the paint and curtain are getting a bit tatty. When this theater was built, only stadiums had stadium seating, so you will be sitting in a kind-of-comfortable seat and you bear the risk of having a tall person sit in front of you. The upstairs theater, called the "screening room," is the former balcony of the main auditorium. (Not to date myself, but I remember seeing movies from the actual balcony here). It's a tiny little thing, without the fun architectural details, but its all good once the lights go down. Sound and picture quality are fine. Staff are friendly, and concession prices are not as high as at the suburban multiplex. Parking can be a challenge. Four stars for history, location and being family owned. read more

Fresh Popcorn! I really thought I reviewed this place before, but I guess not. When it comes to movies, we try here and Highland first. I find local theaters to have people who are truly there to see the movie, not hang out and chat with friends. We hadn't been here in a while and went on a recent weekend. We were in the upstairs theater and the screen image and quality has improved as has the temperature control. It was hot out and perfect inside. I thought the seats seemed different too, but I asked and they weren't - I must have been confused. The concessions and tickets are priced fairly and there is something about the popcorn! It's so freaking good every time. Plus, the DC is cold, huge and very bubbly. read more

This Theatre is OK, that's about it. I used to come here years ago when I was a Macalester Student and I must say, not much has changed! The old musty smell, sticky floor, and red velvet chairs are all still there!!! In all seriousness, however, i do think those qualities is what makes this Theatre charming and nostalgic. Its a nice theater for dating because its smaller, not as many people, and no huge lines like at the Giant 14 screen theaters. Only two screens here people!!! The popcorn is good. I think they actually use real butter and the prices are a little cheaper so those are the positives. read more

An update and upgrade due to the recent renovation. This is still not all that it can be, but the new seats in the renovated main floor theatre are very welcome. The popcorn is amazing and the staff is great. But this is what I find shocking: They are advertising a GoFundMe page for further renovations. Now I could understand if a small group had bought the theatre to save it from the wrecking ball and running it as a non-profit. But this is part of a corporation! If Mann Theatres does not want to maintain their property and make this (once again) a gem of a theatre then sell it to someone who will. My "donation" is the price of a ticket, which is on-par with what far better maintained and equipped theatres charge. read more

The downstairs theater is great - large, big screen, plenty of room. However, upstairs is a completely different story!!! since they remodeled last year, the seat upstairs are WAY too close. I am only 6', and I have zero leg room - so little leg room, that I cannot sit up there anymore. There is a lot more leg room on an airplane than in this theater. I am not exaggerating. Matter of fact, I had plans to go to a movie tonight with my sister and niece, and I couldn't not go with them because the upstairs theater is really that uncomfortable. read more

Friendly lobby staff in this lovely, older theater. Two movies offered at a time and they do accept Movie Pass! Popcorn was fresh and delicious. Theater is in desperate need of some love and attention. Glad it hasn't been torn down but will soon need a makeover to keep people returning! read more

I've gone to the Grandview Theater for years. Unfortunately, the interior just keeps getting worse. Peeled paint, old, stinky carpet, bad seats and generally in very bad shape. My friend and I were thinking it is a health hazard, as in mold. When it is humid outside, it really smells bad. And it isn't cheap. It is a Mann Theater. Don't the Manns take any pride in their theaters? Come on Manns, don't be so cheap and put some money into the Grandview. Or else, I won't be back. read more

This is one of our local movie theater options and am excited to learn it is getting the long awaited upgrades/renovations we have heard about for 4 years. Not only is it a neighborhood gem, but the employees are friendly and top-notch! Daniel, the manager even assisted with my son's prom proposal, no suburban chain theaters would ever consider that. Please visit the Grandview when they re-open in 4-6 weeks after some great sounding upgrades! You will not be disappointed! read more

in the winter it is warm when you are standing in the aisle, selecting your seat. then you sit down a freeze! nice ole art deco bldg though. read more

Don't ever see a movie in the upstairs theatre. It will ruin the movie if there are more then 20 people up there. The sound is terrible up there. One time I walked out because I couldn't hear the dialogue. At least they gave me a refund. The downstairs theatre is adequate. The old charm of this place has really worn off. It's time to update the bathrooms lay down some new carpet and once and for all restore the balcony on the upper level. The owners really need to go see the remodeled Riverview or Uptown. Popcorn had way too much salt on it, and I love salty foods. read more

Saw "A Serious Man" here...first time seeing a Coen film in Minnesota, and a Mann theatre seemed entirely fitting. The Grandview is cute and a touch shabbier than the Highland, but has the same nice staff and vibe. read more

This place needs to be updated. It is not worth the price. The sound in the main auditorium is really bad. I saw Argo sitting toward the back and was straining to hear. And leaning my head back and forth to see around the normal-sized person sitting in front of me. read more