Moreland Theatre

While I wish the movies would change more often, & that more Indy films would cycle through, I’m just thankful this little gem is still here.
The staff is awesome & it’s a great place.

Cute movie theater, and it makes you feel like going to the movies in the 60’s.

Cool place to catch a flick in Portland! Affordable tickets (around $ 5) as well as snacks ($ 2 – 6). They also offer beer and wine. There is an old school vibe here, but staff are friendly and seats are comfortable for it being an older theatre.

Great staff. Very friendly. Its like a step back in time when owners were glad you came in. The prices at the snack bar dont seem to have caught up either. Its a discount movie theatre with first run movies. Sorry its not your DINKy hang out with expensive beer and Vegan Pizza. Its a family walk neighborhood with pleanty of restaurants near by for any tyoe of food or beverage you want. The seats are what they are mostly original mostly lean back and yes they creak. Sorry if you wanted soft easy chairs this is not the place.

Went here last night to see The Martian and thought the place was pretty cool. They must have made quite a bit of changes since some of the last reviews. They were selling beer and wine and accepted debit/​credit cards. My seat wasn’t anything fancy (no cup holders, yeah) but I thought it was comfortable. Good prices, cool atmosphere, good bars and food nearby. I dig it.

This place is beautiful– I love the interior and I think the people complaining on here should take it for what it is– a historic theater. Of course they only show one movie at a time– do you know how expensive movie rights are? Its a small neighborhood and I like that they haven’t gone crazy updating it. Its like slipping back in time. I love the old bathrooms with the window through to the theater screen. They just don’t make buildings like this anymore. And for the price– $ 5 for a ticket and now serving beer and wine our entire bill including drinks, food and tickets was what it would cost for just tickets at an updated theater. We’ll definitely be back!

The Moreland Theatre is easy to like. And easy to hate. It’s one of those places that I’ll go back to again and again despite not fully enjoying the experience. So, here, take the bitter and the sweet and come to your own conclusion.
The Bitter:
* The entire theater is cash only
* The seats are uncomfortable and in need of repair
* Not a single cup holder in the joint
* The bathrooms are pretty dismal
* The only way to get a drink is to sneak it in yourself
The Sweet:
* Tickets are really cheap ($ 5 before 6 pm and $ 7.50 after 6 pm)
* Concessions are really cheap
* It’s a quaint theater, showing a single movie at a time
* It’s a historic location, built in the 20s for vaudeville acts
* It’s close to several good bars and restaurants

My girlfriend and I went here for the first time a month or two ago. We walked in and sadly, spied no beer at the concession stand. Strike one. (Come on, even the multiplexes are selling $ 6 cans of PBR now!) We went inside, had a seat and not only was there a soda cup in m’lady’s chair (strike two), but we were then assaulted by the sound and fury of rust-​encrusted springs in our backs and bums. Strike three. We asked for and received a refund.
All of this is a true bummer for me. I love Portland’s movie theater culture! And since I recently moved to the Sellwood area, I was optimistic to find that there was a classic theater right there in the ‘hood.
But this is Portland, bro, and I’ll tell you the same thing I told Cinema 21 (who has made some amazing improvements): you’ve gotta up your game if you expect to compete with the likes of Laurelhurst, Academy and Hollywood Theaters. Despite living in walking distance from Moreland, I’d rather drive to one of these far superior joints for a movie, good pizza and a beer in a clean, comfy environment than brave the tetanus-​springs of Moreland’s seats again.
On the positive side, the folks here are friendly and they show good movies at reasonable rates. But here’s hoping Moreland can see their way clear to improving the seating situation and improving the upkeep. And for christ’sakes, would it kill you to add a few taps?

This is the first time we came here to watch 2 films, during the 38^th Portland International Film Festival.
Back in the days, this theater must have been grand @ one time, but this is now 2015 and in NEED OF SOME GOOD REPAIRS. The seats are too tight, they’re patched up with duck tapes, they squeak, the carpeting in the lobby stained and as if you’re walking with gums under your feet. I found out, someone spilt some soda yesterday (but it goes all the way to the entrance of the theater, so are they saying, they were flooded with soda? It’s time those carpeting goes!
The bathrooms are located in dark upstairs, that’s carpeted. I have Vertigo, and coming down those stairs, is like must hold on to both hands on the railing, and pretending I’m blind, and just go v-​e-​r-​y slowly! You can even watch the movie from upstairs, while getting in line to the bathroom door!
I doubt I’ll be coming back here again, unless they have another must-​see movies they’re the only ones playing in the city, on the date I want!

THEY SHOW ONE MOVIE AT A TIME. There’s only a single screen. You can check what they’re showing by calling them or checking Fandango (
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Cute theatre. It’s not the most comfortable and the seats are pretty damn old, but there’s a charm to it that gives it that cozy, vintage, Portland feel.
Tickets are $ 6.25 for regular showings and all showings before 6PM are $ 5. They have popcorn, soda, and candy for sale (nothing fancy, it’s very simple). The tickets are those old school raffle tickets.
I like the Sellwood area. If you’re early for your movie, it’s nice to walk around. Check out the market nearby or Laurelwood Public House & Brewery for drinks or some food.

What a great old theater! They show first-​run films at the lowest prices in town and the concessions are also at the best prices in town. Good picture and sound and a true neighborhood gem where the owners and employees genuinely care about their customers’ satisfaction. While I have declined their offers — I want them to stay in business — when we have left a film early because we were not enjoying it they have offered a full refund. My only «complaint» is that it would be, given its classic 1920s Moroccan style, a wonderful place to occasionally view classic films. Maybe someday they will. In the meantime, while I have no problem with good mall multiplexes, I try to see most new movies here if I can. (Also, even though it’s a neighborhood theater in a neighborhood full of kids, it draws a very considerate audience; I have never had to ask anyone to shush!

Very nice, locally run theater with a huge screen that helps with immersion into the film that you’re watching. Wish they had more variety so that I could go here more often.

Great place to see movies cheap. I live about a 5 minute walk from here. The theatre has a great antique vibe. The staff is very friendly. The screen and sound is pretty decent too!.. Can’t complain for the price — $ 5 if you go to the earlier showing!!! The seats aren’t super comfortable and my suggestion would be to sit in the seats that are in the second half of the theatre (further away from the screen)

Adorable theater that feels family run and vintage.
I was going to write «smells family run and vintage,» but it’s a GOOD thing, and I don’t want you to think it’s a bad thing, so…
Easy parking in Westmoreland, easy access from the Southwest so long as you don’t get stuck in the Sellwood Bridge traffic, and easy walk afterward to your choice of wine bar, bar-​bar, yogurt bar, or sushi bar.

If you re a fan of times gone by check this place out.
curtains, cornices and medallions, it has it all.
This theater was built by people who took pride in their work.
Its about the atmosphere.
one screen
check or cash only
inexpensive popcorn /​/​candy
polite staff

Okay, I love coming here to see movies — and would give it another star if it wasn’t always soo cold in the theater! I literally have to wear a coat, scarf & bring mittens. I also have to bring my airplane blanket (not stolen, the flight attendant explained that they thrown them away after each use because it costs less than laundering them) for my lap.
Also, they keep it so dark in the theater that unless you were a nocturnal animal, you’d have a hard time finding a seat. As it was, today the theater was pretty crowded (Les Miserables) so we had to take seats at the very back and wait 5 minutes for our eyes to adjust. We then made our way to seats in the center of the theater. Luckily, I could see the seats because my poor parents were stumbling about, and had to be led by hand to their exact seat.
So…why do I love this theater? Because the theater entrance doors are shaped like the tops of those beautiful Russian monuments you see in the movies (they also remind me of Alibaba or I dream of Genie). Okay, that’s actually just a cute feature.
I love the theater because they play first run movies for $ 5. I also never have a hard time finding parking on the neighborhood streets on the back side (they don’t have a lot).
The building structure has seen better days, but if they don’t remodel (to keep up with all the multiplexes) they can continue to charge half the price… and that’s just fine by me!

The Moreland feels like a relic from a time long gone. A golden age of movies, when it was somewhat of a fancy experience. When I walk up to the Moreland today, I can imagine people strolling up in tuxedos and gowns, buying two tickets and walking through the red curtains to a world of magic.
Maybe the Moreland was never that majestic, but it is now a great place to buy a cheap ticket for a new movie, and slip into the magical darkness of a movie theater for a couple hours. This is the kind of neighborhood theater where you could just waste an afternoon. I saw a movie by myself here and never felt out of place. It’s not as weird as going to a stadium mall theater and paying 12 bucks to sit by yourself among couples canoodling.
I have also come here on dates and with friends, and it’s a great atmosphere for whatever group you’re in. It may be not be the most modern theater, but it’s fairly clean and well-​kept for it’s age. The people are always very friendly as well!
(Cash only!)

My kid and I have been waiting with bated breath for «Wreck it Ralph», and while I usually wait for things to hit (or open) at theaters that serve beer, we just couldn’t wait for this one.
Being a fan of local independent theaters as opposed to «The Regal Experience», we
landed on The Moreland (which I’ve been meaning to hit for a while).
Remember back when going to the movies was a super cool atmospheric non industrial experience? Apparently the Moreland does too, great restored single movie theater with a fantastic screen and sound, comfy comfy seats, solid popcorn, velvet curtains blocking the outside light, and no extra ‘running lights’ so it stays extra dark in the theater.
Which is very handy when you get a little weepy at the end of ‘Wreck it Ralph’ and have to stay during the credits to compose oneself.
Fortunately I was able to buck my spirits back up with the knowledge that me and my kid went to a first run movie with popcorn for all of $ 12.25
Total bargain and a fantastic theater!

Gah, I loved this theater. Granted, I have a thing for really old buildings and pretending that I’m living in the 1940s, but this place is still pretty great if you have any appreciate for cute little unique neighborhood finds.
The seats are small, but still surprisingly comfortable. I didn’t have a problem at all.
The theater itself wasn’t super crowded, which was nice. The price was also great — I think $ 5 a ticket, which makes me super happy.
This is going to sound incredibly nerdy… but I thought the bathrooms were super cool. You go up this staircase and there’s a point (at least on the women’s side) where you come to a window and can look out over the whole theater. Pretty neat.
The staff was nice and the location was great. It’s located in a great little neighborhood with a lot of stuff within walking distance.
The only downside would probably be the movie selection. I’m all for independent movies or older movies or harder-​to-​find newer releases, but it seemed like the feature that was playing here (and they only play one at a time) didn’t change for a few weeks. It only makes me sad because I would absolutely come here more frequently if there were different movies… but not a huge deal. Still a great little find if you’re in the Milwaukie neighborhood!

I absolutely LOVE the Moreland.
I’ve lived in the neighborhood and have been going to this theater since I moved here 9 years ago.
Super friendly people, great prices, and VERY comfy Seats.
If you read the reviews of people complaining about small seats. I’d suggest you look at who is writing the reviews. If you’re not a fatass, the seats are fine.
This is truly a neighborhood gem and I’m happy to continue patronizing it, and suggest that you do as well.