I've been coming to this theatre for years--even during COVID just to grab their famous real buttered popcorn! Recently, I treated myself to a solo date night to see Wicked and had an amazing experience. Tickets are super affordable and easy to purchase online in advance, or you can pay cash at the door (ATM onsite). Seating is first-come, first-served, but there's plenty of room so you never feel crowded. Don't miss the popcorn before you take your seat--it's a must! The theatre has that classic charm and a real sense of community with everyone gathered to enjoy the show. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a cozy, welcoming theatre experience! read more

Riverview Theater - Wicked - Cinema Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The movie started on time. My granddaughters were wiggling around and nobody minded. The concession are much more reasonable price than chain theaters. read more

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Pure magic! This theater is a mid-century modern dream come true. Can I live here?! I can't believe it took me this long to get here! We were looking for a spot to watch the Oscar Nominated Shorts, and finally went. NOTE: CASH ONLY! Come prepared, or like us, have no clue and use their ATM onsite for tickets and popcorn. I absolutely love their dedication to the old time feel: cash only and INSANELY CHEAP PRICES ($7 a ticket I think? And cheap popcorn and candy and soda?!?). Okay, now about the interior: I wish my house looked this cool! It's straight out of a MCM magazine. Everything is so pristine and perfectly maintained, you'll feel like you're stepping back in time. There's just one theater (so cute!!) so we headed in and I was shocked at how many seats there were. We loved watching the Shorts here - it's a great thing to watch for a bit of audience reactions, and this was the ideal crowd for that. Seats were comfy and the theater was well maintained. After, we came out to a line queueing for the next film (since there's just one). I love that - it makes it feel like everyone in the neighborhood is here together! Final thoughts: their logo is great, their merch is great, their marquee is great. There's not a single thing I'd change! read more

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Huge theater, giant screen, comfortable seats! We saw Sheep Detective at 1:30 on Sunday, July 12th!

First off, don't skip the popcorn. Some of my favorite. They use REAL butter. They also have a salt/flavoring station if you would like to add some extra taste to your popcorn. Call me old fashioned, but just extra salt for me! They have one screen and years back it was upgraded to a digital projector. The seats have been upgraded as well. I noticed the seats on the main level are wider and seem to almost rock. I prefer those seats to the stadium seating. There's not many places left in our city where a $20 can get you a ticket, popcorn and some candy, but you can here. They did a special performance for The Greatest Showman. There was a bag of goodies to use throughout the singalong and they had an entertaining welcoming - dressed in costumes. Such a fun experience. This was my first singalong experience, but this movie is top notch. Was a very pleasant showing. Glad our city has this gem still. Love the old school vibes it gives you. read more

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Love this place! Some of the most reasonable prices for movie tickets and the aesthics are so fun! $7 cash only for movie tickets and a cash only concession. Bring enough money for popcorn because it is great! read more

Riverview Theater - Cinema Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I love the Riverview with my whole heart. The affordable prices! The amazing snack selection! The popcorn that doesn't give me a stomach ache! Their selection of movies! The Midnight movies! The comfy seats! The accessibility for when my dad was in a wheelchair! The sound is never too loud! The silly stories you get every single time you go! Truly best movie theater in the world! read more

Popcorn here really is next level and despite being lactose intolerant I don't find the butter bothersome. They also have a variety of seasoning powders you can top the popcorn off with if you so choose. Although the seats are not recliners like you'll find at AMC, they are still comfortable to sit in throughout the movie and there are plenty of seats to pick from to get your preferred viewing experience. Both the tickets and the concession are much cheaper than chains which they're able to do since this is only a single screen theater. I do wish they updated their showtime schedules earlier and wish the schedule went much farther out to plan in advance but it doesn't keep us from coming back. Parking is on the street but we've never had an issue finding a spot. read more

I love this theater. And for anyone nostalgic for an earlier period of movie going you will love it to! It's certainly not your fancy megaplex but it's just got that perfect vibe for a movie night in my opinion. Not too mention it's reasonable prices for everything. I can't wait until the day I can take my toddler to his first movie here. read more

good popcorn good prices (in this economy) very nice staff there are literally couches for you to wait for the bathroom if i could rate it for 10 stars out of five i would! read more

Five star all the way. You cannot beat the prices! I dare you. Fun, retro vibe for watching movies and occasionally sports. A+

It was so beautiful inside. We came in having bought cheep tickets. 7$ to see the Michael movie, vs. 23$ at AMC. We were expecting the prices to be crazy for snacks to make up for the cheep tickets but they weren't at all! 5$ for a medium popcorn and 3.50 for a slushie (there was more but that's what we got. Plus the popcorn gas a bunch of extras you could put on from regular, dill pickle, jalapeno cheddar, and more. The movie theatre is great and it's first-come, first serve for seats. Also, it is all cash, they have an atm, but it helps to know! read more

This is one of the greatest gems in the Twin Cities. Beautiful old theater. Huge screen. Delicious popcorn. Good prices.

I am in Minneapolis for a conference and traveling back to California in the morning. Among my travel rituals is seeking out the best spots for popcorn. I have always love popcorn, but during the COVID pandemic of 2020, when everything closed down, a local theater sold popcorn and snacks for pick up. It offered a sense of normalcy during a trying time. Anyway, when looking up best popcorn in Minneapolis, Riverview kept coming up. I jumped in a Lyft and went down to the theater. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the popcorn alone was worth the trip .. REAL BUTTER!! I wish I had time to stay and watch a movie, but had to get back to pack. If you love popcorn and are in Minneapolis, highly recommend. read more

Riverview Theater - Delicious - Cinema Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Over the years, I've always heard such great things about Riverview Theater and this last Wednesday, 10/30/24 I was finally able to experience it for myself. First thought, I love the old cozy movie theater vibes. The gal at the ticket booth was very friendly and personable. Her and I talked for a few minutes and it was so nice... it's not everyday you experience this type of interaction at a business. We had to wait a few minutes for the theater to clear out but no big deal at all because it gave me time to decide which size popcorn bowl I wanted. The lady at the concession counter was very nice as well and told me how yummy the popcorn was, so I decided to go with the medium size instead of the small size. Bonus- it's served with REAL butter. I appreciate how it's pick your own seat and the screen is HUGE. Tons of seating offered. Although, the seats don't recline like other movie theaters, they are still fairly comfortable. The prices here are incredibly reasonable and more my jam as it's affordable. Theater was decorated so cool like back in the day and very clean. I'm already looking forward to my upcoming showing in January 2025. read more

Riverview Theater - Medium buttered popcorn - Cinema Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Increasing my rating to a four star because this threaten grows on you. The prices and quality of popcorn continue to be amazing, and yes the floors are still sticky. On the upside, Riverview Theater now offers online sales, so now you can save your cash for the cash only concessions(they still have an ATM). Keep in mind they are currently requiring proof of vaccination as you enter. read more

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I came here during The Strange Times; so like ten months into the pandemic. It was my first time here in a long time, and the experience was afflicted not only by the pandemic but by the fact that it was a special Sundance screening. I've been here many times before, and I'm surprised I haven't reviewed it sooner. So bearing in mind the aforementioned caveats, here we go... This theater is very charming! It is a single-screen neighborhood cinema with a very Kennedy-era aesthetic. Normally they show second-run movies for around $3, but they also often do festival events and other one-off screenings. When I was here in early 2021, the concession stand was closed as a COVID safety measure (you can't wear a mask if you're chomping on popcorn), but I'm pretty sure they would normally have typical refreshments at typical movie theater prices. Maybe a little less? The auditorium has updated seating that is pretty comfortable but doesn't have generous amounts of leg room. The back half of the auditorium is stadium-style. It's a good size, and they seem to have modern digital projection equipment. Sometimes when people in the lobby are noisy it is audible in the auditorium, though. Overall this is a really cool place to see any movie. As of the first week of February, 2021, they aren't open for normal showings but they offer fresh popcorn to go. I'm looking forward to returning when things are back to normal! read more

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What a wonderful theater and neighborhhood spot! The cherry on top, it's an amazing way to support a local business and have a great time at a great price! If you're a true movie lover, this is a must try spot! Or if you just love movie theater popcorn, stop by for to go popcorn! read more

Riverview Theater - Cinema Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The actual theater dates back to the late 1940s. However IMHO it didn't become a true movie palace until it was renovated in the mid-1950s. It ran as a neighborhood institution until it was restored to retro-glory around 20 years ago. It has become a (non-musty) museum of 50s modern. A well done step back in time to when going out to see a film was an occasion. A portal to a different era but catering to a contemporary crowd. I think that this single screen theater and lobby are treasures. Great sight lines, solid sound system, comfortable seating, good (real) food and friendly staff. What more could a person want? The Riverview has become in my estimation a regional attraction. An excellent place to catch a flick if you ask me. read more

Love to go to movies here! You can't beat the price for the tickets or the concessions. If you sit in the front half of the theater (rows AA or forward) the seats have been redone and are comfortable and have cupholders. The sound quality is fine for most people. And the screen is plenty big enough. They usually show more independent films or movies that have been out for a bit but the last few months it seems like they have had all the newest movies. If you are the type of person that needs super duper surround sound and 3d and the seats to recline all the way back then maybe this is not the place for you. But if you want a night out with a big screen, wonderfully low cost tickets, reasonably priced, delicious popcorn and perfectly comfortable chairs then definitely check this place out! read more

Go for the movie, stay for the real butter popcorn! Bonus is that you also get comfortable seats in a community treasure of a theater. It's not like the theaters at the mall, it's a step back in time and so much better. They'll also just sell you popcorn if you don't have time to stay for a movie. read more

Love this place, it's lovely. Have gone to both movies and live events here. Crowd is usually diverse and respectful, staff is great. We love this neighborhood, renovated retro theater. read more

Warning this is a cash only place but they do have an ATM on site. This is a single screen theater with cloth seats. Their popcorn is some of the best in the twin cities. The staff is always amazing and friendly. They even have popcorn to go read more

A cool smaller theater with old but nice touches. I appreciated the locally owned and small business compared to the larger venues. Get there early if you are picky about seats so you can sit wherever you want. My only negative was the screen seemed a bit smaller than what I was used too. Otherwise a great experience! read more

The cleanliness and one of the few theaters left where the rooms aren't too big. Good popcorn. The sound could be more audible.

An amazing atmosphere! Super inexpensive too for being in St. Paul. Saw a complete unknown and it was great!

I love a local, independently owned movie theater but this one needs to improve on their customer service skills. We received two gift certificates for our wedding from a friend who's son worked at Riverview. These gift certificates didn't have any kind of expiration date on them. Sure, it was about a year before we used them but the Riverview staff wouldn't honor them. That's just poor customer service in my opinion. They let us use them for a free popcorn but still pretty disappointing. Also, it seems like they don't frequently clean their popcorn salt and seasoning dispensers as it was super difficult to sprinkle on the popcorn (like the lid was caked with residue). I plan to give the Riverview another try but don't expect too much. read more

Honestly I think this is a great family friendly environment. The popcorn was spot on but everything else was pretty mediocre. The seats were definitely not the cleanest and it smells as if someone peed in the theater. read more

I've been a million times, it's an amazing amenity to have in South Mpls. It's changed many times over the years, and currently is doing first run movies instead of second run movies like in the past. The snack bar food isn't ridiculously expensive like at other theaters, and it's always an experience to just soak the place in. People here are always excited to just be here, so you get a real community, interactive experience. But it's large so you can always get a good seat. And they do other fun stuff too! read more

Old school theater. They replay famous movies. Dear very comfortable like in the old time. Many families. Popcorn is affordable I like big name movie theaters. Not sure about parking, yet had to park several block away. read more

This is one of the jewels of the Twin Cities. I love the place, the atmosphere, the people working there, the popcorn, the movies they show (although they used to be better before the pandemic...I think now they show too many Hollywood blockbusters)., the prices...Hope they never ever close down. read more

This is one of my favorite places to go around the cities to catch a flick. I'm a big movie nerd, and this theater rocks. Riverview has great budget friendly prices. (If you can wait a few extra weeks to see a movie after it's in the main theaters.) The popcorn is my favorite here. The workers are friendly. I don't have anything really negative to write. We drive here from Burnsville once in awhile because we love it so much. read more

Riverview Theater - Cinema Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Fate drew me to this place and I fell in love with the it from the moment I entered the lobby. Wow, what a gem. If you love films, film history, the romance of the theater or just love stepping back in time, this is the place for you. A lobby with vintage furnishings and mid-century vibes. The theater is a single screen with 700 seats! Projection and sound was very good. We did not get concessions so I can't comment on that. I hope to return whenever we get back to Minneapolis. read more

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Still one of my favorite theaters. Price is dirty cheap and they have theeee best popcorn! It's always nice when you don't have to take out a small personal loan to go to the movies. I'll wait a month til the movie comes to this theater unless it's one I absolutely have to see. Great staff and theater. read more

Riverview Theater - Cinema Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My favorite theatre. I have been coming here for 47 years. They have comfortable seats, great sound and are the only art deco movie theatre in Minnesota. Not only do they show second run features but they have special screenings. Hitchcock, holiday favorites and some indies too. My grandfather lived nearby when I was a child and then I lived in the neighborhood for many years. Not much changed at the Riverview. Still the real butter on the popcorn and the low admission prices. Better seats and sound over the years and still a great place to go. In my teens, a boy was bothering us so I dumped popcorn on his head. With real sticky butter. I was kicked out for a while but so worth it. We still make the journey back as often as we can. They had Tippi Hedren for a screening of The Birds and used to do the Rocky Horror Picture Show at midnight. The memories are wonderful. read more

i love riverview! so friendly and awesome! i couldn't image going to any other theater the popcorn is so wonderful read more

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This adorable old-school theater is my favorite place to grab a bucket of popcorn and see a $3 movie. They play movies that have been in theaters for a while, or they do fun themed movie nights such as screening the sing-a-long version of The Sound Of Music. I love how everyone in the theater claps at the end of the picture too - so endearing. The vintage architecture is much appreciated inside the actual theater. Love this place! Great, friendly employees! read more

This theater is a great deal! Beautiful setting and affordable concessions with real butter on the popcorn. I bought tickets online with my credit card but realized in-person they only take cash for concessions, so come prepared! There is an ATM on-site. Large popcorn is $5. Large soda is $4. read more

I love this theater . Old style theater . No fancy seats just reg movie seats with good prices and great popcorn real butter .nice staff , and often have fun events like midnight showings of rocky horror or Lord of ring trilogy's or older movies . This theater is all about nostalgia . Love it and have for many many years read more

Love, love, love the Riverview. Prices for tickets and concessions can't be beaten. The decor is charming and I'm a fan of the special screenings they do around Christmas (it's become a tradition to go see A Christmas Story here). Street parking can be really tricky here, but you can typically find something not too far away. Great neighborhood with food options close by, too. read more