IFC Center
Indie Movie Theater
Greenwich Village, New York
- Eraserhead: 3:20pm
"The best place for classic and independent films!"(9 Tips)
"Love coming here to watch the Oscar nominated short films!"(6 Tips)
"This documentary is incredibly inspirational and is a must see, esp."(13 Tips)
"Stranger than Fiction on Tuesdays is a great doc series."(4 Tips)
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Will SchollApril 5, 2015Some more obscure indies than at other nyc theaters. Membership is a good value if you like going to midnight classics and go often enough to make the free popcorn per visit worth it.
One of my favorite movie theaters, does a lot of cool screenings many of which with the director doing a Q&A afterwards. If you can't go out, many of their films are streaming simultaneously on VOD
Awesome curation. Go see a Q&A and ask a famous person a silly question. Go upstairs and see what vintage film posters are on display
Fantastic selection of Indie movies. Every year they have Oscar nominees for The animated, live-action, and documentary shorts. They also host Q&A sessions with directors and actors sometimes.
Clare LynchDecember 23, 2015Great selection of independent movies, fun series including midnight showings. Seats aren't the most comfortable but ticket prices are surprisingly reasonable for New York.
Victoria U.February 16, 2015Always has the movies you should see. Every February they host the Oscar nominated animated shorts! While you can watch them online, nothing beats seeing them on the big screen.
KiraAugust 17, 2015Great theatre. Expensive ($15 tix for nonmembers) but you're supporting awesome independent films that aren't shown many other places. Conveniently right next to the ACE.
Chris RaghoobarDecember 23, 2015This theater screens some of the best in independent cinema. It also screens great anime from time to time, both new and classic. It's a great place to catch great films.
Rosie VallakiaApril 26, 2015Finally got to go to the IFC with my bestie! Totally coming back next month for more movies! Place is SOOO comfortable and clean. Bathroom is extremely clean which is a bonus! I wanna go back! :3
Try to get here early as there’s no assigned seating and even the most obscure screenings can sell out.
River RoseMay 17, 2012Nothing wrong with this theater. Has the best popcorn in the city and always a good selection of films. Fantastic places to have dinner in the area and Washington Square Park. Perfect date spot!
Berk KapiciogluJuly 14, 2014Friday and saturday midnight screenings feature popular classics (e.g. Indiana Jones, etc.). Even if you watched it on TV, watch it again on the big screen, because it will be better. Trust me.- Berk KapiciogluJuly 14, 2014This is where shadowcast was invented and Rocky Horror Picture Show became a cult phenomenon. If you are lucky, you can still catch a shadowcast of Ghostbusters performed by the Minions of Gozer.
An NYC legend. A fantastic independent theater that shows lots of great documentaries and has delicious popcorn with real butter
Some theaters are smaller than others so make sure you get to your movie early to find a decent seat.
Check out the line-up of independent movies here! You'd be surprised at what art-house, foreign or other genres of films you'll find here. Also, you're supporting an industry of hardworking ARTISTS!
Lynda Newkirk/WatersSeptember 22, 2013I really love exploring what the IFC Center has to offer this is something that I always wanted to do I can cross it off my to do list thank you for having me see you again real soon enjoy your day!
Lori LuoJanuary 24, 2015One of the few Indie movie theaters in Manhattan, you'll find the hard-to-find films being shown here. Tickets can be reserved online.- Basically IFC Center is a film-buff's heaven on earth. Comfy seating, great quality projection, loud sound, and excellent selection of films.
Buford BarnesJanuary 28, 2014It was the theater that originated the Rocky Horror midnight screenings, when it was the Waverly Theater. Sadly, it hosts those no longer, but is still a great place for independent film.
Jessi SevillaJanuary 21, 2018Comfortable seating, old school movie theater but super nice!! 👌and a huge variation of independent and foreign movies
Scott HuestonAugust 13, 2013zipper was amazing. Film captured the story about the politics and money behind the callous changes to Coney Island.
LisaAugust 31, 2015Small but the movies they host are larger than life. Go and expand your heart, mind & heart
Ryan EickMarch 14, 2016Love this theater. Small and intimate screening rooms make for a truly immersive experience here
Theaters really vary in size and some have better views than others. Very comfy seats, though.
Robbie JonesAugust 26, 2015The best Indy theater around. Private bathrooms in the second floor lounge can't be beat.
MuseumNerdApril 6, 2011Sit in one of the most comfortable movie theatre seats in NYC! Great flicks here. I saw Cremaster... what was it 8? 9? And great docs like Art of the Steal, and Herb & Dorothy.
M BSeptember 13, 2013Cozy theatre, organic popcorn for those who care, everything pricey but that's NY and a movie theatre for ya
If you have 20 minutes to kill before your show, walk 50 feet south on 6th Ave. and hang out in Father Demo Square.
My absolute favorite event at IFC is the Academy Short Films. A must, must, must for everyone.
Natasha MoriniMay 23, 2015Saw the original mad max there. Staff is nice and chair are very comfortable.
The Corcoran GroupOctober 1, 2010Features the best in independent film. Don’t miss their midnight movies. Become a member for $65 and save $5 on each visit, plus get four free popcorns!- Chaim HaasNovember 20, 2011Catch "Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey." This documentary is incredibly inspirational and is a must see, esp. for those of us who grew up with The Muppets and Sesame Street!
- I love independent films and this is the place to watch them in the city
Elliott TomesMarch 22, 2016The IFC Center does a great job of bringing in directors and documentary subjects for audience Q&A.
Urban OysterAugust 7, 2011IFC's "Cinemetal" t-shirts make the perfect gift for a cinephile. We especially like "Herzog" written in the classic Danzig album cover script, with Satanic horns and all.
SundanceTVMarch 26, 2012See a great film here before it makes it's way to our air. Don't forget about Waverly Midnights to see anything from The Holy Mountain to Birdemic to They Live
dean collinsDecember 23, 2015Really liking the NT Live plays being shown here -
Terry S.August 20, 2014Great place - comfy seats, clean, nice staff, reasonable prices. Oh and good films!
My PerestroikaAugust 17, 2010Book tickets to My Perestroika in advance. Every evening ticket thus far has sold out! Still tickets available for daytime screenings, Tues night and Wed night. Join us Wed night after the 5:30 p Read more
home of the weirdest movies ever! i love this place, but they need to carry nachos at the concession. don't forget to check out their stylized heavy metal tshirts =D
- DoubleDeuceFebruary 16, 2015Smaller budget films. Cozy space to see a film though. Don't plan to hang out here though, there's no space for that.
Karlie HustleJanuary 24, 2012Theatre 3's seats are the most comfortable I've ever experienced! Then again, I don't get out much. And the leg room ain't too shabby either! :-)
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