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TCL Chinese Theatre

TCL Chinese Theatre

Movie Theater and Historic and Protected Site
Los Angeles
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    Matthew F.
    "their handprints with hands favorite celebrity"(7 Tips)
    MTV
    "... and George Clooney's footprints, but you can choose your own faves!"(6 Tips)
    ELS Language Centers
    "Home to many movie premieres & 3 Academy Award presentations!"(5 Tips)
    Bo L.
    "great Imax screen in s classic old theater."(8 Tips)
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  • Hisham ♍️heart icon on user image
    Hisham ♍️September 16, 2023
    A must see for anyone visiting Los Angeles.
  • Carla J.
    Carla JeanNovember 1, 2011
    I Saw The Last Samurai Playing Here!! It's An AMAZING Theatre For Opening Night Movies!! The Changing Movie Prop Displays & Hand & Foot Prints Are SO NEAT To See!!
  • M
    MJanuary 9, 2016
    amazing theatre, you can feel it. I recommend to watch movies there.
  • Jonathan M.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan MoraAugust 19, 2015
    Any action movie playing in this theater would be amazing. Second largest imax screen.
  • Edzelheart icon on user image
    EdzelFebruary 12, 2015
    The Chinese Theatre through the years stands the test of time especially now it is in IMAX format
  • Emre A.heart icon on user image
    Emre AktunaSeptember 12, 2018
    Iconic building of Hollywood boulevard.Must see .If you have change visit in the time of premieres
  • Jace
    JaceJune 9, 2011
    This place is awesome!!! Don't confuse this place for the famous Grauman's Chinese Theater. Two very different theater. Both amazing in its own right.
  • John K.heart icon on user image
    John KiddeJune 9, 2015
    3rd floor of the Hollywood & Highland center. Nice projection system, comfy seats, friendly staff.
  • Larry W.
    Larry WilsonMarch 8
    Been here 5+ times
    “Dune Pt II,” on the largest IMAX screen in the US, and one of the few 15/70 film IMAX screens left…
  • Melody S.heart icon on user image
    Melody SazegarJuly 7, 2013
    Inside Jokes (new comedy club) is bitchin'. Comfy, spacious seats with red velvet curtains lining the walls and HD sound.
  • That M.
    That MarikaApril 18, 2012
    This was a great experience all around. It looked very much like it's name. The theater is nice inside too.
  • Travis S.heart icon on user image
    Travis SavoNovember 16, 2014
    The ceiling is incredible in the IMAX theater.
  • MTV
    MTVNovember 3, 2010
    MTV News: We were here for the 'Due Date' premiere and we enjoyed checking out Michael Jackson and George Clooney's footprints, but you can choose your own faves!
  • OnStar
    OnStarApril 19, 2011
    There are almost 200 celebrity handprints, footprints or signatures on the concrete in front of the theater. Among these are the foot (hoof?) prints of two famous Hollywood horses.
  • Alexis
    AlexisJune 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The Marilyn Monroe Film Festival is great! Watch a week's worth of Marilyn classics on in the historic Chinese Theatre.
  • Cesar T.heart icon on user image
    Cesar TrejoDecember 29, 2016
    Went for the star wars rogue one showing, it truly is a different experience
  • Lori R.
    Lori Rainey DowningJune 24, 2013
    Outside is under construction-but it was neat to be able to see the footprints-all of the Star Trek team is there!
  • Biz T.heart icon on user image
    Biz TraveldudeDecember 15, 2017
    Good movies here
  • Bo L.heart icon on user image
    Bo LiebmanJuly 28, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    great Imax screen in s classic old theater.
  • Louis V.
    Louis VelazquezApril 19, 2011
    I just love coming to this place, you can always find a superhero or two, a storm trooper and even Elmo roaming around the front, you gotta love Hollywood!!!
  • Jaime L.
    Jaime LykinsAugust 25, 2013
    Wait for it to come on Groupon. $25 for 2 tickets, 2 large Sodas and a large popcorn. Great deal!
  • Julien G.
    Julien G.October 10, 2013
    Did you know TCL was originally the abbr of The China Lion?
  • Chad H.heart icon on user image
    Chad HembreeAugust 7, 2018
    Very iconic! A must see in Hollywood.
  • Kian L.heart icon on user image
    Kian LaviMarch 9, 2016
    The theatres are huge, and the walkway with all the celebrities is a riot
  • Rosy C.heart icon on user image
    Rosy CAugust 7, 2018
    Ya beautiful but the seats are very uncomfortable!
  • Wen Z.heart icon on user image
    Wen ZhengDecember 3, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing place... I like here very much💚💛💜💙❤️😘✌️
  • Kimberly E.
    Kimberly EatonApril 27, 2013
    04/27/13 Jane Fonda got to cast her handprints in the sidewalk in front of Grauman's this morning, right next to her father's! Amazing day!
  • Travel + Leisure
    Travel + LeisureSeptember 21, 2012
    An L.A. classic: watch a film in style at Grauman’s, in Chinatown.
  • Anthony W.heart icon on user image
    Anthony WilliamsFebruary 6, 2014
    The tapas spot is on point. Great pricing and Great food!
  • Efrosini-Maria F.heart icon on user image
    Efrosini-Maria FergadisNovember 6, 2015
    Amazing place and cool building in Hollywood with famous people.
  • Kristina C.
    Kristina CarlFebruary 25, 2014
    Buy your Hollywood souvenirs here. That $5 sale the guys are screaming about? IT NEVER ENDS. Don't rush, you got time.
  • Alexander G.heart icon on user image
    Alexander GolbergJanuary 28, 2016
    Book the tickets online early to select best seats.
  • Geoff P.
    Geoff PikeJanuary 27, 2013
    Get in early. The place is fantastic, and well worth exploring before the film starts
  • Ricardo L.heart icon on user image
    Ricardo LucianoJanuary 27, 2016
    Don't forget to step by and see who has their footprints on the floor!
  • Lina A.heart icon on user image
    Lina A.April 24, 2015
    What can i say? A must see! Great theater!
  • Miles M.
    Miles MakerJune 1, 2013
    Great venue in a choice part of town. Attended the Dances With Films Film Festival. Fun!
  • Alice F.
    Alice FullerMay 12, 2010
    If you're at a movie premiere with free popcorn always chose from the top row! Popcorn on the bottom row has been out the longest so it's not the freshest! Read more
  • Ryan P.heart icon on user image
    Ryan PatrickOctober 16, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    It has an IMAX screen but when you sit in the second section, the screen feels a little small.
  • eHow
    eHowSeptember 13, 2010
    This mega movie theater is intricately designed with gorgeous Chinese decor. Go out and see the movie you've been waiting for or stand on the sidelines of a red carpet premiere. Read more
  • Blake M.heart icon on user image
    Blake MeierAugust 8, 2014
    Order your tickets in advance. The screen is the biggest I have ever seen!
  • Jon N.heart icon on user image
    Jon NelsonNovember 7, 2021
    The history from Joan Crawford to John Wayne to Quinten Terratino.
  • Turner Classic Movies
    Turner Classic MoviesApril 11, 2012
    Sid Grauman's mother is the only person not associated with the movie industry to have a signature and handprint in front of the theater.
  • Alexis
    AlexisJune 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Beautiful theatre, brings you back in time to the era of the silver screen.
  • Wayner B.heart icon on user image
    Wayner BechelliDecember 10, 2014
    Have a nice day in Hollywood! Take a look around, a movie star can be with you!
  • Sarah C.
    Sarah CorriceOctober 18, 2013
    Park at Hollywood and highland off of orange and get $ off parking with validation
  • Victoriaheart icon on user image
    VictoriaMarch 25, 2016
    I love how they fixed the theater. So much nicer and bigger!
  • Oscar G.
    Oscar González GrecoSeptember 25, 2013
    Go late in the night if you want to avoid crowds
  • Rae C.
    Rae CuencaApril 16, 2011
    Marilyn Monroe's cement hand & foot prints are to the left by the fountain if youre lookin straight on to the entrance of the theatre
  • Ben T.heart icon on user image
    Ben TaylorAugust 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Use the self serve kiosk near the IMAX entrance to buy tickets. Shorter line.
  • Ahmed S.heart icon on user image
    Ahmed ShataMarch 23, 2018
    A must visit in LA
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