Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Marina Theatre

    3.8 (108 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

    Marina Theatre Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Marina Theatre

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Poppin comedy on the 4th Thursdays of each month starting Thursday June 22, 2023 at 8pm at the Marina Theater at 2149 Chestnut Street.
    Lily L.

    The Marina Theatre is more than movies! Introducing Poppin' Comedy, a monthly show that delivers 90 minutes of live stand-up comedy from comedians from the Bay Area and beyond! Join us on Thursday, June 22 our kickoff: SUE ALFIERI is a New Yorker whose quarter-life crisis prompted a move to San Francisco. Today she's a FOMO-driven mom, wife, and dog lover who mines her life for hilarious material. She'll be performing all over California this summer and even hitting Seattle. DERRICK LEONARD has been making audiences laugh since you were in middle school. His paid performances include The Punchline, Cobb's Comedy Club, Catch a Rising Star, The Improv, and private shows at corporate events. His clean observational style is best described as. Greco-Roman transplanted to the Roaring 20's. His favorite font is sans serif. STEVE BRUNER has appeared on Comedy Club Network (Showtime), An Evening at the Improv (A&E), and more. He's played clubs across the country, including The Comedy Store, The Improv, The Comedy & Magic Club, Catch a Rising Star, and The Ice House. Clips from his Drybar Comedy Special, "Simply Put," have been viewed more than three million times. The show starts at 8:30 and doors open at 8. We'll have a funny new lineup every fourth Thursday. Get tickets on Eventbrite and use the promo code FUNNY for 20% off! The show starts at 8:30 and doors open at 8. We'll have a funny new lineup every fourth Thursday. Get tickets on Eventbrite and use the promo code FUNNY for 20% off! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poppin-comedy-stand-up-comedy-show-tickets-654648620647

    Tiffany O.

    The cutest little theatre I've ever been too. I was in town and waiting to see the new Dead Pool 2 movie out. Every AMC around the area was either sold out or didn't have a time slot that worked for me. I came across Marina Theatre and it was one of the best movie theater experiences I've had (and I been to recliner theaters). Marina doesn't have reclining chairs however we were able to still get tickets 10minutes before it started and the best part..there was NO ONE there. Ok there was maybe 4-5 other couples in the theater with us, but for a 930PM showtime of a blockbuster movie the second weekend it's out that's huge! This theater is the perfect size, only two actual theaters. The seats were pretty standard not uncomfortable and there was enough room. The screen was a decent size for the room not overwhelming or too small. Small concession stand but I'm basic popcorn and soda kinda girl, maybe m&m peanuts. They had a good variety of candy and soda flavors. Highly recommend this theater if they have the movie you want to see and you want to avoid crowds.

    More legroom in a United Airlines. I'm only 5'-0". The gap from the edge of my seat to the seat in front is 9". Yikes!
    Monica M.

    Review is based on Auditorium #2. I'm only 5'-0" and I've had more legroom in a United Airlines (posted pic). No joke, there's only a 9" gap between seats (see pic). Seats are almost 90° pitch with no reclining. It was quite an uncomfortable 2 hours. I'm a big supporter of local theater and I frequently watch movies at their sister theater a few blocks down, Presidio Theater, which does not have the same issue. I write this constructively as I hope the owners don't try to renovate the seating in their other theaters in the same way in hopes of just having more seats to fill. There's a balance. I don't expect all theaters to have the fancy full reclining seats like the big chains such as AMC, but as luxury seating becomes more of the norm, I fear ticket sales could eventually suffer if the owners renovate their other theaters with this same cramped layout.

    phil h.

    I'm a big movie buff and truly believe that the more screens in our city the better. So when I heard Iron Man was playing at the newly reopened Marina Theater, I had to give it a shot. I'll go out of my way to give my movie going buck to locally owned theaters, even if it means sacrificing a bit in the process. My first impression (other than the fact that they are cash only - hmph) was that the place is spotless! Let's just hope it stays that way, even if that means keeping your dirty shoes off the seats people! It was refreshing to see a packed house on a weeknight and the owner giving a speech to talk about the theater was a nice touch. The cash only thing and no Cherry Coke (Daddy needs a Cherry Coke while watching movies) keeps the Marina Theater at four stars for me. Will I be back? Yes. Might I pick up a Cherry Coke next door at Walgreens as I hit the ATM? Probably. Should you give your hard earned dollars to locally owned businesses? Absolutely.

    See all

    3 months ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 3
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    29 days ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joe D.
    1
    11
    2

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 10
    Thanks 0
    Love this 10
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 13
    Thanks 0
    Love this 13
    Oh no 0
    Photo of phil h.
    881
    1054
    533

    18 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0

    16 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dennis W.
    136
    276
    68

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    18 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    18 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    18 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ying F.
    1129
    384
    547

    14 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    18 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    15 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of sandra p.
    902
    31
    1

    17 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 3

    Marina Theatre Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Marina Theatre

    Review Highlights - Marina Theatre

    But the Marina Theater is located in a wonderful neighborhood, offers great customer service, and the seats are cozy.

    Mentioned in 12 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Presidio Theatre - Causwells parklet ruins the theatre exterior

    Presidio Theatre

    3.1(197 reviews)
    0.2 miMarina/Cow Hollow

    Quick take: 3.5/5 Good option for catching movies no longer…read moreshowing at major chains, but seating comfort is a major drawback. Small screen, very uncomfortable seating for taller people, slightly worn restrooms, and challenging parking. Arrive early for seating. In detail: I went to Presidio Movie Theater on a Wednesday night to watch a movie that was no longer available at AMC that week, which was the main reason I chose this theater. The screen is relatively small. It feels standard for a neighborhood theater, but noticeably smaller if you are used to larger cinema chains. The biggest issue for me was the seating. I am 6'1", and the seat back only supported about three fifths of my upper body. Sitting upright while trying to maintain proper neck and back support was uncomfortable throughout the movie. The restrooms were another disappointment. They felt outdated and not particularly well maintained, similar to old gas station restrooms. I purchased my ticket through the Fandango app. There is no assigned seating, so for popular movies or showtimes, arriving early is important to secure a decent seat. Parking was more difficult than usual. Many of the surrounding townhouses have driveways, which significantly limits available street parking around the block.

    This is not an upscale, renovated theater but it has a charm to it that I enjoyed. Movie tickets…read moreare $18 flat at the window (no fees if you go in person) and you do not pick your seat. It is first come, first served. The staff were nice and the concession prices were reasonable. I think there were 3 rooms screening movies total in the building, but two movies playing at the time we went.

    Photos
    Presidio Theatre - The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD Marina Theater  2149 Chestnut Street San Francisco, CA 94123 (415) 345-1323

    The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD Marina Theater 2149 Chestnut Street San Francisco, CA 94123 (415) 345-1323

    Presidio Theatre
    Presidio Theatre - You don't realise how low the back of the seats are from this pic

    See all

    You don't realise how low the back of the seats are from this pic

    AMC Kabuki 8

    AMC Kabuki 8

    3.4(2.3k reviews)
    1.1 miLower Pacific Heights, Japantown
    $$

    Watched "Wicked: For Good" here…read more The parking garage just below the theater was a convenient place to park. Note: they no longer validate parking. However, $11 for a few hours or parking wasn't bad considering the ease of finding a space and proximity to the theater. It was nice to see security (SFPD) at the front door. The theater's facilities feel outdated compared to other venues out there. Its age is very apparent. The old, creaky cloth seats were a quite distracting when anyone around you moved a bit. The movie screen and sound system were fine though. Consessions - the popcorn was just OK. 1/2 of our large container was just crumbs. Perhaps they scooped from the bottom? The sugar-free ginger ale was empty at one of the self-serve soda machines. Despite all this, it was still good to be at the historic AMC Kabuki 8 theater which has been around for over 50-60 years. It'a always fun to be in Japantown San Francisco!

    Got the opportunity to watch the Eternity movie premiere two weeks before it is released in…read moretheaters and it was so good! I cried twice. It was so heartfelt and sad/happy at the same time. We luckily got to sit on the balcony in theater 1 which had the best seats. The theater is so clean and has reclining seats and the staff is super nice too. I love the location of this theater because it is in the heart of Jtown and surrounded by yummy food and fun stores. There is also street parking around the neighborhood and a decent parking garage.

    Photos
    AMC Kabuki 8
    AMC Kabuki 8
    AMC Kabuki 8

    See all

    Apple Cinemas - Hallway

    Apple Cinemas

    4.2(130 reviews)
    1.4 miTenderloin

    Amazing movie experience! Tucked deep inside the old AMC building--with a cute coffee shop out…read morefront--it's easy to miss that there are multiple floors of movie theaters inside. We just saw the new Avatar movie in IMAX, and the theater was almost empty. The lack of crowds is clearly because not many people know this place exists... which I secretly hope stays that way (though I do want it to stay open, hence this review!). The seats are very comfortable, and everything was clean, including the bathrooms. A friendly door greeter made the whole experience super easy and welcoming. We purchased popcorn and a soda, and instead of a staffed concession stand, you're given a container to fill at a self-serve station near your theater. Pro tip: get the small popcorn--you can refill it as many times as you want The soda fountain is also self-serve and stocked with more choices than you could possibly need, including plenty of diet options, which is great if you're watching your sugar intake. Refills are unlimited too!

    Apple Cinemas feels like a hidden gem that is well-maintained and has a total of 7 floors. Once you…read morewalk in, there are self-serve kiosks where you can either purchase or scan your tickets for the staff to review. The concession stand is located on the 2nd floor, which has a variety of classic candies, snacks and more. Just a heads up that the staff is strict with restricting outside food, so they will hold onto anything you do bring from outside so that you can pick it up as you're leaving. The popcorn and drinks are self-serve, which is located to the left area of the concession stand once you pick up your bucket and drink cups. It's very easy to fill up your popcorn and drinks - for popcorn, there is also the butter valve option here. The escalators will take you up to your theater - my friends and I watched Project Hail Mary and were seated higher up towards to back row section. The chairs are very comfy and I felt relaxed while watching the movie (which is about 2.5 hours long!). The bathrooms are located on the 2nd floor and are well-maintained and clean. I enjoyed my experience here and highly recommend checking it out.

    Photos
    Apple Cinemas - Apple Cinemas, Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft 3-D is the bomb! Sunday, May 10, 2026.

    Apple Cinemas, Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft 3-D is the bomb! Sunday, May 10, 2026.

    Apple Cinemas - Inside auditorium 4

    Inside auditorium 4

    Apple Cinemas

    See all

    Balboa Theater - Balboa Theater, classic old school charm.

    Balboa Theater

    4.3(425 reviews)
    3.7 miOuter Richmond

    I had Breakfast, Lunch and Supper here, and I saw only 1 movie. After my movie, (some DiCaprio…read morejoint) I was allowed to stay in the lobby and play Attica for 20 minutes before I was asked VERY FIRMLY but VERY POLITELY to leave the f*cking place. But indeed I returned but 1 hour later- not for more movies, no. I've had my fill of those for a while. No, sir. The siren's song which called my name was the salted Popcorn special, A Heated Hotdog, and a cold drink of water. I was welcomed back by the staff and they even let me eat my bounty in the lobby. I played another round of Attica to boot and then I engaged a short and confident staff member with devilish good looks and freckles in riveting conversation. I told him about a dream I had. In it, I ate my hand, then my arm, and my shoulder and chest. Before long, all I saw was blackness. I dreamed in pure blackness for hours, unable to wake. He only allowed me to stay and speak to him for a short spell though before asking me RESOLUTELY and PROFESSIONALLY to leave again. Talk about a tight run ship! That guy is manager material. But at 7 pm I once again heard the siren's song and drove the 1 hour back to the Balboa. My new friend was gone, Christian I think his name was. Now instead there was a younger man with fetching glasses. He too let me dine only and not have to sit through a movie to earn my prize! This time I ate 1 Salted popcorn Special and 4 Heated Hotdogs. (The young fellow said, "hey you can probably get all this stuff for cheaper at the store." Psh! This Weiner ain't no Oscar Meyer standard faire camping dog. This thing is good good good! No mustard, No Ketchup, No Water to dunk it, just good Beef Dog.) I couldn't finish my last Dog. I offered it to the handsome kid, but he said no too. So I went into the auditorium to offer it to another Theater Patron. I only asked 1 RUDE man if he'd like the Dog. Who gets mad when they're offered free dinner?? The young bespectacled man lead me out of the room. Boy was right behind me, fast and agile. Kid could be a burglar. He asked me ALSO VERY KINDLY to please go now. Attica? No. Quick Game? No again. Wasn't allowed. I found a dog on the street outside and she sure was happy to take the leftover Hotdog that I coudlnt finish. Isn't that Ironic?

    This was a nice setting for "Another Hole in the Head" this past weekend, an annual film fest…read moretaking place at this vintage theater on multiple days during the month of December for the 2025 event. The exterior doesn't look like much, but the interior is full of character and old school charm, quirky decor and movie posters throughout, and a diverse range of showings happening here from indie films to cult classics. The auditorium seating is pretty basic, standard cinema folding seats with cupholders. Sound and picture quality was fine, nothing noteworthy but no problems during the set of short films we watched. The concessions stand sells popcorn, nachos, soft pretzels, hot dogs, ice cream, candy, and beverages. And merchandise was also sold in the lobby this past Sunday. Staff interaction was minimal, as it's a small theater in which we prepurchased tickets and had plenty of seats to choose from in the auditorium when we arrived. The venue was fitting for the event we attended.

    Photos
    Balboa Theater
    Balboa Theater - Lobby

    Lobby

    Balboa Theater - Event poster

    See all

    Event poster

    SF Film Society Cinema - Photo by Daichi Ano, courtesy of New People

    SF Film Society Cinema

    4.3(11 reviews)
    1.1 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights

    Had the good fortune to discover SF Film Society Cinema while volunteering for the SF International…read moreFilm Festival & then again while being a true customer at 1 of their "normal" movie screenings Building is nice & bright w/ whites & oranges - tables & a nice coffee bar await you upon entry & you can enjoy some drinks & treats before the show Walk downstairs to find inside the theater is surprisingly bigger than I thought it would be but it's still nice & intimate. Orange cushy stadium seats that provide extremely minimal head-blockage Best part about this cinema has got to be their restrooms - no lie! Never in my life did I think I'd be all goo-goo-eyed over a bathroom but this 1 is the bees knees! They have the most luxurious toilet seats - they're *heated* ( ! ) and offer bidet functions for those who prefer that kind of action....there were so many buttons on this thing that I was scared to push anything for fear of setting off the disco lights.....and coming in from a frigid cold, blustry evening, I didn't want to leave that heated seat! :-) I'd totally come back here to see fantastic indie picks & can't wait to see what's playing next!

    How can I be the first one to review this fabulous place? SF Film society holds their shows here…read more They're obviously people of taste, because they invited me to come show my cartoon about filthy disgusting pirates. I found the facilities to be quite inviting. It's basement level and feels sequestered from the outside world (as it should), like a hi-tech vault to showcase and preserve humanity's best culture for the post-apocalypse future. I mean, it looks like a spaceship inside. It's swank and modern. It's comfortable and well-equipped. I did hear a few complaints about the seats being too lean-y and lacking arm rests, but I found them soft and well-spaced, and the sound and projection were great. My stuff looked great on screen. It was the perfect size for a post-show Q&A- 143 seats holds a crowd but not an impersonal one. The hosts were incredibly gracious and caring about the show they were putting on. This place doesn't organize shows like amateurs (trust me, I've done those.) If you're thinking of seeing a show here, it's probably something you wouldn't see anywhere else, so you might not know how to judge it. Consider yourself in good hands. It will be curated with taste. There's tons of great options for eating and shmoozing afterward right across the street, in Japantown's mall full of sushi places. One of my co-attendees is well versed in quality sushi, and called the place we went to one of the best she had found in the city. Pick this theater and neighborhood for a great night out.

    Photos
    SF Film Society Cinema - Photo by Daichi Ano, courtesy of New People

    See all

    Photo by Daichi Ano, courtesy of New People

    Marina Theatre - movietheaters - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...