Coral Gables Art Cinema

If you love independent, foreign and classic movies this is a place to visit. I’ve been coming to the Coral Gables Cinema since it opened its doors a few years ago. They always carry an excellent selection of movies that are either foreign, indie or classics such as Pulp Fiction or even animated such as Happy Feet.
They truly bring a much needed variance to the film community in South Florida and the staff is always attentive and nice. There is a snack stand inside offering the classic popcorn and candy as well as alcoholic beverages (yes!!!). You can park on the street (if you are lucky enough to find parking) or in the public parking lot/​building next to the theater which offers very affordable parking.
I highly recommend this place to all movie lovers.

A hidden gem in Coral Gables!
During Christmas break my son had a cold and couldn’t play outside much so I was looking for productive indoor activities we could do in the community. Through Unilocal I came across the Children’s International Film Festival. I didn’t even know this existed and I thought how amazing! I explained to my son the process a movie goes through before it hits theaters etc. it was such a learning experience for him. Then we walked over to the Coral Gables Cinema, everyone so nice, clean and mini one room theater and chose what film we wanted to see.
We chose a film and as we walked in the seats had stuffed animals for the children to hold during the movie I thought it was such a nice touch. The film was very nice, it had a great moral and they had a skype Q&A with the creator afterwards which I thought was an amazing experience for children.
This Cinema is a hidden gem in Coral Gables! They offer all types of films throughout the year for all ages. I hope the community gets more involved and people learn more about it.

Just got out of a showing of Hamlet, and I was so incredibly impressed by how kind, accomodating and knowledgeable the volunteers/​staff are. The concession stand is pretty great, too: great choices and reasonable prices. It was my true pleasure to spend a few hours on a Saturday afternoon there. I will be back!

I love this movie theater. Do not miss the experience of watching a movie here. Great selection of independent films in a beautifully appointed location (stop at the across the street books and books café before or after for a drink or a coffee their patio)
Aaaand, they sell wine and beer that you can take inside

I adore this place. It is my favorite place to see the latest Woody Allen movie or a classic like Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Great snack bar and friendly staff.
Check out midnight movies and special events.

My husband and I truly enjoy coming to the Gables Cinema. It’s walking distance from our place and it’s a such a cozy and nice place to spend a night out.
The location is great. We love going out to dinner in a place nearby first and then head to the cinema to catch an independent movie.
This is great choice when you want to avoid the younger crowd that attends the movie theater and for a more intimate movie experience.

Great cinema to catch indie films and some great hits from the past (like Studio Ghibli films or Ghostbusters). It’s small, comparing to other theaters like AMC, but for what it offers, it’s the perfect size. Overall, my experience has been a positive one but with a couple drawbacks that had me choose a neutral rating– they are the bathroom location and the audio quality. For the bathroom, the part of it being on the second floor isn’t the issue, it’s more the fact that you can ONLY take an elevator up to reach them. I asked a couple staff members if there were stairs but there isn’t– kind of a drag when you have to wait for a slow elevator to come down, when you can easily just run up and down to finish quicker. And lastly, is the sound level. After watching 2 films there, picture quality was good but some audio tuning needs to be done to level the sound better in the theater– wasn’t the most pleasurable experience after watching ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit?’ and developing a headache throughout the movie play. I mentioned it to a staff member if they could adjust it, in which they said they would, but never noticed a difference. The staff is a friendly bunch but if asked to do something, please do so.

While attending the Miami International Film Festival, the movie I selected happened to be at a theater that I didn’t even realize existed in Coral Gables. What a fabulous independent theater location along with reasonable prices and clean. Of course, it’s not new and fancy but it is intimate and old school with a «caring» flair. Great concession with plenty of choices. I definitely would recommend this to anyone and look forward to returning. Such a treat!

Gotta love a place that shows films because they are good and not because they are told to show them to make money. Not every film here is for me… but I enjoy everyone I have went to see there.

I love this place. It is simple, clean, and charming. It is nestled in downtown Coral Gables and it shows the films that aren’t playing anywhere else (the last one I saw here was Boyhood). We spend so much time seeing blockbusters in those huge cinemas that are too loud, too crowded and too annoying. It’s nice for a change of pace to visit this quiet, charming, wonderful, back-​to-​basics theatre. I will pick this place over a large theatre any day of the week! Love it.

Fun little private theater with an old 1930s feel to it. The décor is pretty awesome and the staff are incredibly kind and helpful throughout the whole thing. The snacks are good and they have a good drink selection. Fun place to stop by and catch an indie flick.

Are you looking for a great place to watch the newest Indie films? Do you want a theater with a great location, near fine dining, bars and an amazing bookstore? Well, just off of Miracle Mile lies Coral Gables Art Cinema, and it’s ready for you.
The auditorium is not as large as you would find in a typical AMC, but it really doesn’t need to be. The screen is huge, the image quality is perfect, the seats are comfortable and the staff is very friendly. Given that the theater is a non-​profit — I am amazed at the high quality experience they are offering.
This cinema offers memberships, so you will see many of the same faces on return visits. If you are interested in becoming a regular here, I suggest you look into membership — from my understanding, it helps the theater and you get discounts on tickets as well as invitations to special events.
This cinema also offers student discounts and dinner packages with nearby restaurants, allowing you to easily turn a movie into a night out in the Gables and save some cash in the process.
Still craving something to munch on before your movie? Take a quick detour to the fully stocked snack bar. Beer, wine, healthy snacks, foreign small bites and less healthy snacks (monster cookies anyone?) — this small snack bar has it all. The prices are in line with what you would expect from Coral Gables — somewhere between Sunset Place and South Beach.
I have visited the Coral Gables Art Cinema three times thus far, and each time has been a unique, pleasant experience; Most recently, to watch ‘Skeleton Twins’, with Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader. The movie itself was a perfect mix of drama and comedy, however the evening was made even more enjoyable by the première event offered by the Cinema. For a slightly higher price, you had access to a Bacardi Bar and a food station with sandwiches, snacks and desserts. My only complaint was that the «Bacardi Bar» only had one rum and only coke to mix it with. Just a minor complaint.
Overall, I would recommend the Coral Gables Art Cinema to anyone who wants to watch some movies that haven’t yet achieved mainstream success while still enjoying an evening in Miracle Mile.

If you’re looking to catch a movie in the Gables, this is practically your only choice (although Actors’ Playhouse occasionally screens movies at their theatre). You won’t find Spiderman or Fast & Furious here though. Instead, you’ll find the hottest independent films before they break as the next Oscar hit, great foreign blockbusters, live concert screenings, operas and more. On top of that, the team here often brings in relevant speakers to host a panel before or after the movie like someone who directly worked on the film or a cultural commentator with interesting things to say.
Like all of my favorite theatres, this one has a great snack bar with beer and wine readily available. The place itself is small so don’t expect stadium seating, but it makes for a nice intimate viewing experience. On top of that, the Gables location provides a perfect excuse to catch a nice meal around the area before or after the show. They even partner with some restaurants (most recently SUSHISAMBA) to offer a dinner/​movie package at a great price.
Some might think a place like this wouldn’t be great for kids, but they also offer special programming and movies that the whole family can check out. Definitely a Gables gem that’s not to be missed!

Coral Gables gem. Great selection of films, and very helpful staff. Parking validation if you park in the adjacent garage.

This is my favorite cinema for indie & foreign films. The seats are comfy and the picture & sound is good. They sell beer & wine at the concession stand. Plus, gourmet chocolates & humongous cookies. I usually go for a bag of toffee almonds that cost just a bit over $ 4.
With so many great dining options within walking distance, dinner & a movie is a breeze.
The theater is directly adjacent to the parking garage. Very convenient.

Love this location since its close to where I live. They offer great foreign and independent movies. In addition to your usual Skittle candies and Hershey bar Chocolates they offer gourmet local chocolatier Peter Brooks, desserts, coffee and espresso. Location is great to enjoy from the great variety of restaurants Coral Gables have to offer.

Nice place to take in an independent movie. We saw Warhorse; such an amazing production. The average age of the other patrons was about 20 years older than me, but as long as you don’t mind spending the afternoon with grandparents, it’s not too bad. They have wine and beer at concessions that you can take into the theater. Staff at the door was friendly, but a woman (who I assumed was some sort of manager) that was helping at concessions and ushering people out after the show, was rude and very short with some of the patrons. Customer service is hit or miss in S. Florida so not sure if anyone cared but me. All and all, $ 20 well spent.

Always an excellent selection of movies Love this little theater.
Saw Pedro Almodovar’s «I’m So Excited» tonight but unfortunately I wasn’t.
Movie seemed uneven, and missing a ‘point’, a little bit funny, a little bit sloppy, a little bit like a boring version of «Airplane». Not nearly on a par with the brilliance that was «Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown».
Not horrible, some good slapstick, some laughs, I do, (personally), prefer him in serious mode. That said, I remain a fan and will for sure see his next and his next and his (it is to be hoped), many more.
Sure, see it,
PS. My all time favorite here was the BBC production of «The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night. ;a stage play made into a movie. WONDERFUL!!!

Where do you go to ctach a film that will most likely not be shown at the regular theatre? You go to the Coral Gabes Art Cinema. I recently watched Rust and Bone at this theatre which was also my first time at this theatre and I was pleasantly surprised. I went in expecting just a little local theatre and what i found was a place that i will become a regular at. There is some really cool memoriablia around the theatre and they have the usual goodies to nosh on when you watch a film :)
The screen is grand and the sound is awesome as well and the seats are super comfy! For your indie films this is the place to go.
See you at the movies.

Took my son to the «Chicago’s Best Children’s Film Festival» a couple of weekends ago and was very happy! The 10 short films we saw were geared specifically for children and my son and I enjoyed them all. They were from all over the world, very interesting and all different.
Can’t wait to take my little one for the next Children’s Film Festival. And like my friend Rob D. said on his review, make sure to check out the second floor to see all types of different collectible cameras!