Dollar Cinéma

Great Cinema for the kids if you don’t want to spend too much money and the movies are very recent it’s in the great mall called Decarie square centrally located l next to that huge carpet store tapis ESSGO carpets.

OK — it’s not luxurious — but you can’t beat the price! The theatre was mostly empty. I don’t know why more people don’t show up here for a fun night… we got 3 tickets for 7 $ + snacks for one dollar each (!) and got a choice of a freebie since «it was our first time there» (though we did chat up the guy so maybe not everyone is treated that way:)). It’s really far for us — but we will probably go back if there is a movie we want to see.

We were visiting from NYC and we really wanted to watch a movie in an actual theater without spending a lot of money. So when we found out there was a «dollar» theater we were excited to find it and go. We loved it and all its quirks. The owner gave us free popcorn as a first time gift. He seemed really easy going and very helpful! The timing was a bit off on the movies but we didn’t mind walking in to the ending of the movie playing before us. We just laughed it off as our started shortly after! The theater is comfy and big. Bathrooms are clean. Movies are a bit older but still worth seeing! So overall great experience!

Going out to see a movie can be very expensive– the general price of admission is usually around $ 12.99 per person. Add the price of Popcorn, drinks– it’s not a shocker if you end up spending over $ 40 just to go on a «movie date» with one other person. While I love Scene Points, and movie certificates, it shouldn’t be the only way you are able to afford a fun movie night.
At Dollar Cinema, they take the high prices out of the equation. With the price of admission being a mere $ 2.50 and snacks being priced at $ 1– you can’t complain. For the two of us, it cost $ 14.50; how amazing is that?
I have wanted to come here for a very long time and I am so glad I finally did.
While at first glance it seems a bit outdated, the owner, Bernie Gurberg, (who has been in the papers for allowing the theatre to be the only one in Quebec to première «The Interview», read more here) greets you and is extremely polite and welcoming. You can tell that he keeps the theatre running because he really cares about providing entertainment for the experience and not as a way for him to make money.
Bernie’s philosophy has always been that movie-​going doesn’t need to be an expensive outing and he did something about it. Dollar Cinema opened the spring of 2004 and has offered uninterrupted service to thousands of visitors.
If it is your first time being at the theatre, like it was for me, he lets you choose a free candy as a thank you for coming. They also have many other great deals and offers, such as GET TWENTY (20) MOVIE PASSES FOR ONLY $ 20.00: Use one-​at-​a time or use as many tickets as you want at the same time, No expiry date, Makes a great gift and it is available both online and in store. What a great deal! $ 20 to see 20 movies– that’s just too great to pass up.
The movies that they show may not be the most recent, but they are recent enough for me– especially if you don’t get to go to the movies very often. The movies will probably seem like new releases anyway!
We arrived about 30 minutes before our movie started so he let us walk in to see the end of another film. How nice of him!
I didn’t know what to expect when entering the actual theatre. I thought maybe it would be a small space but I was pleasantly surprised. The theatre is HUGE. The screen isn’t as big as other places, but it is still amazing and is fully air conditioned. The seats could be a bit more comfortable but we watched the 2 hour and 21 minute long Avengers: Age of Ultron and the last 30 minutes of Spy without being uncomfortable.
Overall, I won’t be seeing any movies at any theatre other than Dollar Cinema unless I have a free pass. Dollar Cinema now has a new fan and I will be returning very soon.
If you would like to see which films they are playing, visit their official website. Also, be sure to Follow them on Facebook and on Twitter– they are always updating new offers to get you even better deals and you will stay updated on the special events they have.
Thank you for everything Bernie!

Great experience.
The movies are not super new but I go to the movies to have fun and be entertained.
The staff may be the best part of the experience. They are a cute couple who remembered us from 5 months ago. I am not the most memorable guy.
Five stars. Free parking. 10 $ for 2 people with popcorn and a drink.
Can’t do better than that.
Treat yourself to a nice start or end to an evening out!

I came here once to watch a movie, we we’re greeted by the owner who was really nice. The cost of the admission is 2.50 $ and everything else such as drinks, small popcorn & candy is 1 $. The only downside is that it’s a bit outdated and when we went, it was quite noisy. I also couldn’t fully enjoy my movie as I could hear the other movie playing next room. Definitely wish the walls we’re sound proof & that the chairs we’re more comfortable. This place would be soo much better if they made little renovations. Overall, It’s a good place if you’ve missed a movie in theaters or you’re on a budget but don’t expect a 5-​star experience.

It’s the best bang-​for-​your-​buck theatre .
Movies are obviously older than at other theatres, but for the price, it’s worth it.
Parking is free, snacks are very reasonably priced.
Would recommend to anyone… Especially big families !

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Run by the nicest older gentleman who is as friendly as can be, however definitely needs to hire more help for the evening rush. Movies are slightly old (couple weeks to a month) but i missed most of them anyways so it was fine.
Pretty sure only ²⁄₃ theatres are ACTUAL theatres, the third is just a tiny room with a tv? (Overheard, currently not confirmed) Anyways AC is on full blast so bring a jacket. Seating is good due to the small crowds.
(!) Tickets are $ 2.50 each NOT one dollar. Most of the food is though so it’s ok, and i didn’t mind paying an extra $ 1.50 for a hour of cheap entertainment.
One of my favourite Montréal hidden gems.

Unpretentious, incredible value. Want to see a movie that’s been out for a while at an amazing price — and get reasonably priced snacks while you watch? That’s Dollar Cinema.
(Don’t let the name fool you though, movies are no longer $ 1)
The owner is just a nice man who really wants to make you feel welcome and wants you to come back.
This is not a 5-​star experience as we traditionally define it, but for what is advertises itself to be, it is a great bet. I reward honesty and awesome customer service, and that is more important than the occasional broken chair and sticky floor.
Still, to keep it real, 4 stars.

Someone should create a «Hidden Montréal» website or list somewhere and this place should definitely be on it!
I’ve known about the Dollar Cinema for years but until last night, never actually went. That’s going to change now. Located in the once-​booming-​but-​now-​decrepit Decarie Square mall, the Dollar Cinema is on the second floor in the back.
It’s pretty much a one-​man operation, selling tickets, snacks and changing the films for each showing. It’s a quirky, unique outfit which is a welcome change from the generic, bland, corporatized Mega-​plexes all over the world now.
Playing a mixture of first-​run films slightly after they’ve stopped playing elsewhere and art house and retro films, if you miss a film which you wanted to see on the big-​screen, this place is your last chance. Of course there’s still Cinema du Parc but when it comes to price, you simply cannot beat this place.
I hope they stick around for a lot longer. Montréal needs more places like this.

Ce cinéma dont les représentations né coûtent que deux dollars et dont les popcorn et boissons gazeuses, seulement un dollar, est difficile à battre. Bien entendu, les films y sont à l’affiche quelques semaines seulement après leur sortie dans les autres salles, mais de nombreuses grandes productions s’y retrouvent tout de même. De plus, contrairement au défunt cinéma Saint-​Léonard, qui était plutôt délabré, ce cinéma à rabais n’a pas grande chose à envier aux autres salles. L’endroit est propre, les écrans de taille normale et notre porte feuille, quant à lui, heureux qu’on ait choisi ce cinéma.

I just love this place so much. It’s kind of getho but I love the welcoming atmosphere. The owner is very friendly and give gifts to all newcomers. Screen and sound are good except for the 3^rd room where it’s more like at home. Popcorn is amazing and cheap.