This is my first time here Reminds me of the theaters I went to as a kid. Feels family run and not corporate. Tixs were very affordable, and prices for concession stand were ok. You won't break the bank to have a few snacks. Needs renovations, peeling paint and seats..feels like I'm in the 90s Theater needs better heat, I was cold. Probably should remove some of the arcade machines in the hallway, it makes it very narrow in the walk space. Watching movie on screen wasn't clear picture, my 4k TV at home clearer. Fuzzy look. Movie screen had streaks on it. read more

Went here for a second time, never again! Smells funny, seats are so uncomfortable and you can hear the movie from next door. read more

Kent Theatre - Cinema Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The worst place ever the toilet smells like shit the place haven't been renovated from the 80s The movie almost finished. I went outside to ask him if you could give me a cup of soda. I told him I'll pay for it. He told me we don't do refill. I told him I don't want refill. I just I'll pay for it and then he said that I had to pay for popcorn and soda eight dollars because that's how it works. I told him I don't want popcorn. I don't want nothing I'll pay for the soda that's all I want. He argue with me and told me that's not how it works so I bought a soda for three dollars. I told them doesn't make sense. He told me it would never make sense to you fucking asshole piece of shit place. read more

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I left because the woman in front of ne woukd not turn off her cell. Management said simething to her but she contined to stare at her phone. I finally left because the light from her cell was too distracting. Stay hime if you're not going to watch the movie. I did get a refund but management shoukd gave removed the woman, her friend and the rwo children she was with. read more

Usually they're alright and the food is pretty good. This time their popcorn was super stale! I have been to Kent plenty of times and I know what I am getting into.. the screens are small, this time were was a stain on the bottom of the screen..the bathroom are not the best, very small and sometimes smells. Their claw machines also steal your $..but the manager was nice enough to return it to us. They are also rigged, they barely grab on to the toys.. but hey.. it is what it is. It was only 5 o'clock on a Friday and the popcorn was almost gone and NOT fresh. That disappointed me the most. read more

Rude and dismissive staff. There was a very loud family in there with misbehaving small children. This and the fact that the movie was so horrible that my son and I walked out 30 minutes into it were the reasons why I requested a refund or at least 2 comps for a future movie. The young girl in there was about to honor my request but then denied it when she realized that I purchased the tickets through an app. After I went home, I called the theater to ask for the manager. The first guy at least tried to help me, but then the second guy mocked me and referred to my deceased mother. That guy should be fired. If you're the owner of the theater, please reach out to me. read more

absolutely disrespectful. i could shit out better customer service than this. the ticket checker was so disrespectful. he was acting like such a cynical ass, i never knew someone could be so rude to a stranger. and the theater is ABSOLUTELY disgusting. this has to be the worst experience i've ever had going to the movies, and this is only my FIRST visit. a worker told us her experience at this theater and she said nothing positive. don't come here unless you want to be treated like shit. read more

This movie theater was good but now it's horrible after the pandemic. Workers here are rude and made jokes about our age. I was with my best friend and my younger and her younger sibling and the workers thought our younger sibilings were teenagers when they were 10. They made jokes about their appearance and talked shit about us thinking we didn't hear them. Also this Indian guy in a grey shirt assumed we brought in food because we ate out and refused to let us in until the 3rd time we came back and almost missed our movie. Not to mention the theater is extremely dirty. Food all over the floor, broken chairs, weird goo and liquids on the floor, etc. I know it's cheap but everything about this theater sucks and I'd rather spend my money's worth on better theaters. Also a worker who used to work there quit recently and spoke with us and told us her experience. The workers would talk shit about costumers, spit in people's food, and say weird things about children. Don't come here if u want a horrible experience read more

everything the nasty floors nasty walls the food is disgusting and dirty there are rats on the floor and the theater is in a state of ruin im being so serious my son got brutally beaten by the workers i had to sue them and spend lots of money on his medical bills my son is never going to this theater again read more

I'm guessing they're trying for a kind immersive horror experience with their too-dim theatres, the ripped upholstery, the crappy screen. But I went there to see a relationship drama, so it was just really disturbing. This is the kind of old school neighborhood movie house that deserves to be saved with the lights on the marquee and the quaint box office, a few video games and a small snack counter, the whole place run by 2 or 3 people. Here's hoping for better days! read more

It's an ok place , kids have lots of fun activities to do. Very small theater . Can be more clean . Stuff are nice & very hard working . read more

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Before my arrival i made sure to call and ask the last viewing of the Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie. The representative who answered the phone was very informative and informed me the last movie would be at 9:30pm. He was very polite and well mannered. Once we arrived. One of the employees was outside smoking he try to tell the other employee who I was on the phone with prior to my arrival that the last movie is for 10pm. The guy knew I called prior so he ignored him and just quickly assisted my family and me. Big shout out to his professionalism and attentive service. The movie theater was very small and the seats where uncomfortable. Overall I satisfied my son enjoyed the movie and his popcorn paw patrol bucket. Restroom was very unsanitary and dirty. read more

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To be fair, this move theater is pretty old, the seats don't recline but it has an old school vibe that's fun to watch movies in. You can also get Groupon tickets which makes it more fun. There's also arcade games like basketball and boxing which makes it a good date night. Is it a 5 star theater no, but is it a vibe definitely yeah! read more

This is a VERY OLD theater, so I'll start with that as a caveat. However, the movie playing in the room next door sounded like it was part of the soundtrack to the movie I was watching. Not only was the door to my screening room left open thru the first 10 minutes of the movie, but the open door allowed the hallway lights and noise directly in, which takes away from the viewing experience. Once the door was finally closed, just the LOUDEST parts of the movie next door were overlayed on top of what I was attempting to watch. This was my first time at this theater, and will most likely be my last. The 2 stars I gave was for the politeness of the staff. read more

The best movie theater ever Aquaman had the best movie ever as well so five stars might come back to the theater because it's probably the best theater ever so please come to the theater read more

Kent Theatre - Cinema Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Giving Kent Theatre 4 stars because of how cheap the movie tickets are(~$9). We went to go see "Us" in this theatre and bought our tickets out front by the booth. Although we had to wait behind the lines inside for the employees to clear out the theatre (only 3 in the entire place), I had no issues. The popcorn and nachos with cheese were super cheap and yummy. Taking off one star because inside the theatre smelled a little too much like febreeze / a bathroom after someone threw up. Would come again though, especially for a clean, cheap late night feature of a popular movie when I'm tired of paying $20 for a ticket in AMC/Regal. read more

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The truth is I only go here because it's cheap. I guess you get what you pay for. It's very old, with our date furniture. It's obvious cleanliness is not a priority. I usually brings wipes to wipe down my seat before I sit down. Be sure to call before you go because online they may advertise a movie the actually are not showing. That happened to me last month. The window guy or gal is also the same person who scans your ticket so be patient as they are doing double duty at two different locations. But for a cheap movie, I'll keep putting up with the mess of this place. read more

It's a low budget theatre so you get what you pay for. I bought my tickets via Groupon - $10 for two tixkets. My son's ticket I bought at the counter for $4.00. We went to see Paddington 2. My kids are too young to be particular. I just wanted some place close to home and close to my favorite Thai restaurant on Church Ave. They had a great time and the food was actually fresh. The theatre only had a total of 6 ppl so it was okay to laugh and enjoy themselves. Don't go for a first date kinda place. read more

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This place is a gem,came to see Gladiator 2.This is one of those old movie theaters that has history and character that you can't find in other theaters.It's a nostalgia filled place,a true treasure. read more

Another reviewer said "Come in with the right expectations" and that's exactly right. As theaters get more modern, and in some cases disappear outright, the charm of the old-school movie theater is desperately missed. I have no idea how the Kent, which was not one of Brooklyn's most glamorous theaters, has stayed in business all these years, and even after the pandemic, but they have and I'm happy to see them. It is very rare that I will see a film here because they seem to do mostly children's fare, but today they played House of Gucci, and it was much more preferable to see it here versus trekking out to the charmless multiplex that is the UA of Sheepshead Bay or Manhattan where the prices are out of control and it will take me two hours to get back. The Kent has enjoyed an upgrade since last I patronized, mainly with better snack options and an arcade. You can go to the arcade for free without seeing a movie. The games looked pretty cool, and I can see how a family could make a whole day here or do a birthday party. I especially appreciated the fact that it was just me and two ladies in the theater because pandemic theater going is not without its fears. Say what you will, you won't fight off crowds here and should have your choice of seat more or less at all times. I also appreciate that even while upgrading it looks like a theater from the 70s or 80s. I miss that theater going experience I had so regularly when I was little and this brings it back. The only other theater that is like this in Brooklyn is the Cobble Hill. I like that you have to pay money to a person in a little booth, and that the floors are sticky, and they have a random candy machine housed inside a glass container that says Movie Facts and it looks like it's from 1982. It is also super convenient, transportation wise - the B68 is right in front and you are within walking distance - a long walking distance but an ok walk if the weather's nice - from the Q on Ave J. There are things I didn't like. The seats have little leg room and after almost 3 hours of sitting there, my body was feeling it. It was kind of cold, they could do with some heating in the winter. They also have loud games, and bad insulation between theaters and also between the theater and the snack bar so you may hear sounds during the show. That being said, the projection looks like any Manhattan theater, and theaters are about the size of the smaller theaters at the Angelika. I want to tell the Kent to improve some of these things, but I know there is no point. The Kent's very existence is a miracle. I'd be shocked if it's still around five years from now or less. Enjoy this artifact of moviegoing while you still can warts and all. read more

Come in with the right expectation. It's an old school theatre where seats are one level. If someone sits in front of you, you're doomed. But during the pandemic, not likely to have anyone sitting in front of you. In fact, you might get the whole theatre to yourself! I paid $11 for a 3D movie on Labor Day, so that's a steal! But my boyfriend ordered some fries and had massive diarrhea afterwards...so come for the cheap movie tickets and maybe skip the fries. read more

the ceiling is breaking chairs ripping poop in toilet toilet nasty bathrooms are slippery. You know small screen dirty movie theater on the floor there is mysterious liquid on it makes me slip this is disgusting It stinks the games say play at your own risk. you get ripped off popcorn style soda flat the roof look like it's about to fall. awful read more

Dont go. Theatre is randomly closed for no reason as staff just no show. Staff waiting outside dont bother to offer any explanations or apologies. schlepped there with my kid in the rain just to find theatre unopened. Terrible customer service, they obviously don't care about. In fact, they seem proud about how ambivalent they are. Probably a front. read more

the kent theater has projections that may overheat and therefore the movie skips. the screen turns blank though sound is on. During a recent showing of the color purple at the most crucial scene, we had to go and ask for the movie to be rewound and it happened again. the manager and box office staff says it overheats and they cannot control it or fix it. take your chances on completing the movie. read more

This movie theater was so bad in the one of the had a chairs was a cockroach and the chairs were making noise

This is the worst theatre I've ever been in. The staff are disgusting and the theaters have not been cleaned properly since it was opened. The screen had a line running through it as well. I'd rather see a movie at home. read more

Kent Theatre serves all of my stuck-in-the-80s theater needs: retro design, arcade games, snacks, etc. The bathrooms are kind of a wreck and that's to be expected for the price. A truly excellent cheap date as long as you know what you're in for. Don't expect reclining seats or bespoke food like they have at Alamo or Nitehawk. read more

Unbelievable there was NO AC in this movie theater! In this summer heat the frugal movie theater owner should have a operating AC system! Wow I'm so upset I bought tickets to see Barbie and I was so excited then I felt sweaty and miserable I was so mad! Come on do better treat people right! read more

A previous yelp said "I can't believe this theater is still open." I say...I can't believe this theater is still standing. This dump looks like it is about to crumble at any minute. The place is disgusting inside and needs to be closed asap. I went once a few years back without checking out information online about the theater. What a mistake! Stay away...stay far, far away! It has the looks of a grimy, dank triple x theater...without the skin flicks. read more

Kent Theatre - Cinema Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

- Yes, it is kind of dirty - Yes, the screen is kind of small But - The concession stand is super cheap ($7 for small popcorn and soda) - $11 for 3D on a Saturday night, What? - Easy to get a seat for blockbuster movies on weekend nights - Midweek and matinee deals are phenomenal - It's good if you're just trying to get out of the house and catch a cheap movie without a world of expectations PS: The parking regulations are kind of confusing, so make sure you study the signs outside read more

So I tried to find a new cheaper place which I did but I did not enjoy it because they didn't let me bring my food in. Kent theatre does not care if you have food or not. They let you enjoy your movie in peace. my favorite cheapest movie theater. Prices are very cheap! read more

Good nabthoud theater. They show good pictures. Priced resonantly comfortable good seats maintained well they also have senior discounts. read more

Don't expect much. You'll get a theater almost entirely to yourself, however you will pay the price for the cheap tickets. The theater can't be described as clean or modern, and it isn't great if you want to see large scale or marvel movies, however hit can still be great on days with not much to do, or movies you don't feel to strongly about seeing. read more

This theatre is no frills, at all. If you come here expecting to watch a movie on a big screen for as cheap as possible in NYC -- then you've come to the right place. The attendants (all quite nice) take their time and provide an adequate (albeit very slow) service to their patrons. This is not a place where they will go above and beyond to meet your needs. You'll be waiting a while, so get there early and have a little patience. That said, if your expectations aren't high, this is a cute little theatre, kinda run down and raggedy, but the prices are so cheap that if none of this bothers you, you can still come here and have a good time. If you want a nice movie experience or to impress a date, I would steer clear, but if you keep suppositions to a minimum, its cool. read more

Save your time, spend a little more and go somewhere respectable. I paid to see avengers infinity 3D when it opened, a bunch of us weren't let in since there wasn't any seating left. We received a voucher to come back to "any 3D movie." When I arrived to see Jurassic World today, the guy was super aggressive, saying he can't lose his license to let me see the movie. I explained I couldn't see avengers when they opened anyway and was told to show the vouchers next time I came. He was super angry and just told me to get the heck out of there he wasn't going to let me see it. I know this is a local, low budget, "get what you pay for theater" but management was beyond disrespectful. DONT GO HERE read more

This is a great local theatre. Tickets are dirt cheap but they still show first run movies. You can take children here and not feel like you are ruining everyone's film experience. Take note, people take children here to see movies, not dates. It feels good to see a locally owned theatre still surviving instead of a triple the price Corp-plex. They also show classic films late night. read more

This a good neighborhood movie theater. Not pricey/fancy. It has 3 theaters. Medium size but it plays the most popular movies that are out. They recently upgrades their seats. Nice leather and I hope they don't get destroyed by stupid people. Wednesday is their best day as regular movies are just $5. 3D movies are $8. Really good prices compared to Manhattan prices $16 and up per ticket. On a regular day prices are $8 per movie. I hope this place gets more business as I would hate to have to travel far and pay more to see movies. read more

Kent Theatre - The arcade station right in front of the entrance door. - Cinema Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place is dingy and smells like a public restroom. There is dust every where not to mention the floor in the theater we wet. If my children wasn't excited to see this movie I would have left on the spot read more

Absolutely filthy! The seats aren't properly attached to the floor, smells dirty, wood exposed on the armrest. I used a Groupon and even that was too much money for this filthy place! read more

Kent Theatre - Wood exposed on the armrest. - Cinema Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It used to be a movie-going rite of passage to sit down at the movie theater find one's feet planted in an adherent of perplexing origin. The Kent Theater in Brooklyn is far from the exception: it may very well be the nexus of movie theater gunk. The La Brea Tar Pits of Kings County movie-going. If you think you can't connect with the history in this place, it's probably stuck to your sneakers. Located on a wildly diverse stretch of land in Midwood called Coney Island Avenue, The Kent splits turf with, among other businesses, a kosher gym, roughly 5,000 hookah merchants and countless Judaica specialty shops. Try as they may, none of those other businesses possess the nostalgia invoking power of The Kent. The Kent harkens back to an earlier time in pre-Giuliani New York when ramshackle movie houses thrived under the lax quality of life stewardship of Mayors Lindsay, Koch and Dinkins. In 1994, hellbent on diluting the character of New York, which was intrinsically tied to filthy movie theaters patronized by unshaven perverts in ratty trench coats (RIP Grandpa), newly elected Mayor Giuliani embarked on a crusade to rid New York of so-called "smut." Clusters of New York's seedy celluloid castles were shuttered by way of city ordinance, leaving their dark princes dethroned and without a kingdom in which they could wave their mighty staffs beneath soiled London Fog robes. In place of the theaters, businesses of the kid-friendly variety were erected in homage to the new prince of 42nd Street: Mickey Mouse. "Disneyfication" became a zeitgeist term to describe the cleansing of Manhattan's red light district by way of Buena Vista. A beaming Mayor Giuliani touted the arrival of the city's renaissance when in reality, he did little more than replace homegrown porn palaces with Mickey's mouse droppings. And that was it. In one fell swoop, a piece of the Manhattan I knew was gone forever, doomed into extinction by an imp with a bully pulpit. Dirty theaters vanished from the New York landscape because the city's democratically elected custodian felt morally compelled absolve our sins and rescue us from vice. And who better to cleanse our tarnished souls than Giuliani, a man who: 1) Was married to his second cousin for 14 years. 2) Gave a key to the city to a young Yankees fan who interfered in a playoff game, costing the Baltimore Orioles their only legitimate shot at not sucking in a very long time. 3) Ignored a law barring public officials from receiving gifts in excess of $50 when he accepted 4 world series rings, collectively valued at $200,000, from the Yankees organization. But what does any of this have to do with the Kent? While the Kent is certainly not a "dirty theater" it's a dirty theater. It's a "dirty theater's" more well-behaved cousin but with a comparably alarming level of structural disrepair. It maintains no vestige of its former greatness; I'm pretty sure it always looked like a dingy flophouse. What does The Kent have to offer? It gives people an affordable option in the face of skyrocketing inflation, growing unemployment and a misconception that the movie-going public needs to shell out 15 bucks a head to enjoy superfluous technological amenities like surround sound, 3D and IMAX. Have I mentioned the popcorn? It's cheap, too. And it will kill you no faster than the same popcorn at the IMAX that's burning a hole in your stomach AND your pocket. My only requirement to enjoy a movie is that it be screened in a dark room, surrounded by strangers--and by strangers, I do not mean bedbugs, a species that seems to fancy the bluer blooded clientele at more expensive theaters. I'm perfectly content with The Kent. Unfortunately, it's a dying breed. See it while you can still see it. read more