Kew Gardens Cinema

This is a wonderful, local independent movie theater. A real neighborhood gem with beautiful old movie posters on the walls, bargain movie ticket prices and great movie selections. They also have a decent food menu (no outside food or drink allowed). I wish I could give this theater a higher rating, however, the fact is that several of their theater rooms are very dated. I am not just talking about «old-​style» chairs or the like here, the fabric on these chairs is very dated, there is a certain musty smell that permeates the entire room, and the seats fall so far back that I was quite uncomfortable (I tried multiple seats).
Having been here multiple times, I know that this is not true for all of the theater rooms. In some rooms, the seats are just fine, and there is no smell, but the environment of the theater that I visited last time bothered me enough that it took me a while to settle into the movie.
I for one would be glad to pay a couple extra dollars per ticket if some major renovations took place in the really outdated theaters. Otherwise, go in with an open mind, or better yet a stuffy nose and a willingness to watch the show in a half-​reclined position, and you’ll enjoy whichever theater they put you into.

Probably the best thing about Kew Gardens. Their selection of films is always great.

Fantastic place, so greatful I have a theater right near my apartment to watch all the great indie and limited releases that otherwise won’t be shown in general cinemas. Especially cool how even larger releases like Mad Max or Pixar flicks will eventually get ported over to these screens.

Such a nice theater! I recently went to see the film «Youth» and tried this theater close by and was quite surprised. I’m a huge movie goer and let me tell you the perks:
–Comfy chairs
–reasonably priced concession stand
— clean theater and restrooms
— AWSOME central playlist!
— great ticket prices
— friendly and informative staff
— beautiful nostalgic décor
— comfy and warm waiting area (yes waiting area) with classic films playing while you wait!
What freakin more can you ask for??? This is my new hot spot. Luv Luv Luv it!!!

Very nice theater and neighborhood. The staff was very honesty and polite. I called about leaving my wallet and they went to check and return it to me. It was the same guy wearing a green sweater on the register that returned my wallet. Thank you so much!

Wonderful theater very friendly staff. Had the pleasure of meeting **Andy the manager to let him know what a great experience I had. Andy was a very gracious manager.
I should know as I am part of a public relations firm. Keep up the great work!

So glad that we found this gem of a cinema. Low prices for tickets and snacks. Perfect for date-​night.
Only drawback is there’s no parking. Even if you manage to find a metered parking spot, there’s a 1 hour limit so you’ll have to come out in the middle of the show to pay your meter. Alternatively, you’ll have to park a bit further away on one of the local residential streets.

This theater requires some upgrading, it needs something to allow ppl to feel invited. Even the snack area needs upgrading. I came here because they have movies some theaters may not have. It’s small and cold please turn the heat it’s November

have seen this theatre for years just have never been, was told that they usually play independent films but for the summer added a couple of kid movies to the list.
not as fancy as i like when i go to the movies (yes i love reclining seats or dine ins lol) but must say i love the peace, no crowds, no lines & just tranquil atmoshphere of this theatre. place was clean, great peices to look at in the halls, just totally kool vibe
will totally go again if they play something i want to see. only downfall in the area is parking. but since it was a nice summer night did not mind the nice walk.

The reason why I moved to KG. The perfect art house theatre, been to tons and this is up there a one of the best.

I been here a few times since I believe its the only independent film theater in Queens. The theater is nice, clean and the chairs are comfortable.
I like that its never super busy so you can always get a ticket without buying it in advance.

Why go into Manhattan, when all the latest indie films are right in your own backyard?!
Renovated seating area. Lower prices on Tuesday & Thursday (always less expensive than Manhattan). Great location on same block as Thyme Natural Market (homemade soup), Posh Salon, Bakers Dozen (flat bagels) & Dani’s Pizza (craft beer). I love visiting Kew Gardens.
Walk, take subway to Union Turnpike or take LIRR to Kew Gardens. Do NOT drive. Very limited parking in Kew Gardens.

I love this little theater! I feel so lucky that a place like this is so close to where I live. That means date night is Nick’s Pizza, a walk south on Austin Street, and a movie here. I appreciate that this theater plays new, popular films as well as more obscure and artsy films. So far I’ve seen the Grand Budapest Hotel, Boyhood, and Wild. The staff are great, the snacks are reasonably priced, and you can always find a good seat.

Love this place. Great selection of independent films and cool old building that makes you feel like «going to the movies» in an old-​school type of way. Bonus– check out the homage to actors of the silver screen in the little bench area on the side of the theatre.

This place is everything I want in a movie theater: selection of indie & art films, discount admission, comfy seats and clean, spacious bathroom.
I was pleased to discover KGC was screening Stephen Soundheim’s «Company» (performed with New York Philharmonic) and finally visited for the first time, knowing I’d be in the neighborhood that day. I have been a longtime fan of Cobble Hill Cinema and am happy to know its Queens sister theater delivers the same quality.
Docked one star for having to pick up online ticket purchases in the same line as ticket buyers. Even though the line can move quickly, I think advance ticket buyers should get the incentive of walking right up and not having to wait in line.

Cute small theater specials on tuesday and Thursday cute little old school theater very retro NO PARKING!
But will definitely be back!

Love this theatre. It’s got the perfect screen size where it’s not ridiculously big for large audiences. The seats aren’t the very best, standard by theatre means nonetheless comfortable. The atmosphere is vintage like, generally warm, and the lighting and décor make you feel right at home. Relatively inexpensive admission. A medium sized popcorn cost me $ 5. I love that they mostly play indie flicks here and not just Hollywood blockbusters. My fave theatre in Queens.
Theatre Game: Strong

Parking can be dicey, and the counter people can be grumpy, but the cheap admission and snack prices and nice selection of indie films make it worth the aggravation.

Such a cool theatre. I grew up in the area and I remember when this was an abandoned porno theatre. Now It’s a great indie house up there with the IFC center. They play great movies that true film lovers can enjoy. Don’t expect transformers 15 to play here.
There’s one dude behind that counter that acts and seems miserable but don’t mind him or let him skew your experience.

Aside from the elderly people who can’t even hear in the first place but make a face any time the slightest sound is uttered, this is a pretty decent theater for a number of reasons:
— only one in this area (and most of Queens probably) to get the indie releases
— crappy seats compared to chains, but they actually have stadium (ish) seating
— they offer unsalted popcorn (though the popcorn can be nauseatingly buttery even when not adding butter)
— insanely cheap tickets at $ 8 during the day
Even with these compliments, which are all slightly backhanded, I probably still wouldn’t really ever choose to come here unless I am stuck in Forest Hills and there is an indie movie I want to see that isn’t playing at Midway or Brandon. There isn’t really much in the way of anything good to eat around here either, which is another reason I don’t look forward to coming here.