AMC Loews Uptown 1

This is a really nice theatre with a pretty big screen. We saw Xmen in 3D and it was awesome. We did not try anything from the concessions. They do have private bathrooms so that is nice.

This is a great historic theater. I love sitting on the balcony and getting a different perspective. I wish they had more theaters but this is part of the charm. The customer service is really good and they choose good movies. I love living near this theater.

This is the best theater in DC. I’m a balcony guy all the way (have been since 1991!) and love sitting right in the middle to feel engulfed by the screen. Hell, I remember the intensity of seeing Independence Day there with my dad as a kid and feeling like I was right in the middle of it. The only thing keeping the stars low is the service has been really crappy the last few times I was there. Poor directions plus soda being out led to me paying a bunch of money for a big cup of tap water. That said, I’ll still go and have a great time every time there’s a big movie to see there.

This is one of my favorite places to see movies in DC it could be hitter mess on the movie they are playing at the theater
Sometimes it’s a great movie and sometimes it’s a terrible movie
My favorite spot to set his front row in the balcony

The cute, quaint, one-​theater movie house you’d only find in a city neighborhood like Cleveland Park.

Saw Star Wars here today. Screen wasn’t the proper brightness to accommodate the 3D glasses resulting in extremely poor detail of the film.
The staff burned the popcorn at one of the concession stands so badly he entire theater filled with smoke at my showing, they had to open all the emergency exits to let it out.
Miserable.

In town for a business trip, and wanted to catch the latest première. I got there 30 minutes early to see a line was already forming. By the time the theatre opened, there were about 35 people rushing into the theatre. To my surprise, there were stairs leading upstairs for the bathroom. As I quickly looked around, I noticed there were balcony seats. I bolted upstairs and got the sweetest seats in the house. I highly recommend watching the movie upstairs. It was such a great experience. The theatre itself is old and obviously in need of some face lifts… But it was a great experience. The sound was good, the picture clarity was alright… But overall I loved it. I would recommend to anyone who loves the feel of an old show house from their youth.

This theater is the best! We saw the Martian in 3D and once you put on those glasses it is like the screen is right in front of you! Worth every penny!

This is a DC mainstay for big movies. I’ve seen every Star Wars and LOTR movie here among many others. The screen is huge and the balcony seating is my preferred spot.
I would love for them to redo the seats so they are more comfortable like many theatres are doing now. Just need to upgrade and more people will come here.

Great movie theatre. I saw mission impossible here opening weekend and it was pretty much empty so I imagine the place doesn’t really get crowded. The screen is huge and the balcony makes for a great view. It only plays one movie though so as long as they are playing one you want to see, it’ll be the choice of places in the area to see it.

I like this theater a lot. It has a bigger screen than most other theaters and a great sound system. The chairs are super comfy and it has a classic, upscale vibe. Parts have been revitalized to give it a more modern vibe while others remain largely untouched giving it a classic old Hollywood look and feel. The screen is also slightly curved which is a big plus.
The downside is that they only have 1 screen so you are kind of limited in terms of options unless you have a super flexible schedule that day. Plus the seats, while super comfortable are not on enough of a slope so if you’re short like I am you might have part of your vision obscured by the people in front of you.
Overall I’d recommend it, especially to those only used to the big chain theaters in the area. It’s a nice alternative and a different experience.

This is a throwback theater, and its amazing! My friend recently introduced me to this theater, as I have always just gone to the modern stadium style seating or the newer ones with the lounge style seating. Get some popcorn, a large drink and sit in the balcony like it’s was the 50s and watch movies on a giant screen. Such a cool place.

I went to this particular theater because of all the hype, and reviews I saw on here, but I simply didn’t enjoy my first experience here. The sound system was horrible, the picture didn’t appear to be 3d even though I paid for 3D, and the quality of the food at the concession stand was awful. The seats were very, very uncomfortable, the inside of this theater was worn down and old. Restrooms were dirty, and on top of all that I paid so much more for less. Don’t be fooled people, don’t believe the hype or the good reviews on here, this theater was the worst, trust me.

Came here with my bf to see fast and furious 7. I am not a fan of the franchise but BOY am I a fan of the theatre! It made the movie so much more realistic with the sheer size and quality of the screen! Seats were comfy, and we used AMC tickets from Costco for a discount. Would definitely return.

Very nice theater. What is missing for the 5 stars are the seats. They are uncomfortable. One could understand given that it is an old theater. Still, my back hurt when the movie was over.
Staff is friendly, it is clean and not crowded.

Saw Interstellar here when it was out. LOVE this little movie theater. It is adorable.
One huge screen, a huge theater of seats, all the basics with a lot more charm in the heart of Cleveland Park. I will see any movie that comes here if it’s one I want to see. The seats could be more comfortable but the experience is much better than the of a typical movie theater.
It’s an especially fantastic place for anyone living in the Cleveland Park/​Van Ness/​Woodley Park areas!

It was a suitably impressive screen and theater, and the classic atmosphere was nice. Uptown also has the perk of being next to the Metro and on an island of shops and restaurants, so convenience is high.
However, I shudder to think about competing for the very small amount of available bathroom space if the theater was full (when i went for a matinée, it was pretty empty). And the huge seating area means that there are a lot of places where you’re not getting a great view over the person in front of you. Given the high price of a ticket, I question whether it’s worth it. As with all theaters, the answer will depend on the film being shown.

The Uptown is my all-​time favorite theater, & I eagerly await the days when they switch to a new movie. With just one mega screen, seeing a movie here is a treat — & I’ll go see just about anything they show here, no matter my interest level, because the experience is just that good. I’m a big fan of the balcony seating, & I love seeing midnight premieres here. Seeing a movie at the Uptown is a quick trip back to simpler times, when movie theaters weren’t multiplexes & the film was the focus.
Want to make a night of it? Grab dinner beforehand at Indique or Phở Le or Spices or anywhere, really. Arrive a little too early? Grab a drink at Uptown Taphouse or the Cleveland Park Bar & Grille or Nanny O’Brien’s. Arrive basically on time but don’t want to pay for expensive movie food? There’s a CVS across the street & a Walgreens down the road to grab snacks, too!

I’ve been to just about every movie theater in the greater DC area and this one is my favorite (AMC Courthouse theater in Virginia is amazing too with the big seats). The old theater style of this place is top notch and really fun sitting in the upper balcony. If that isn’t the best part then I would have to say the size of the screen. This thing is big. And I’ve been to real IMAX theaters and not those fake ones in Georgetown or Tysons. This place has a massive screen that is great for any big movie. Only draw back to this theater is that they only play one movie but it is usually the #1 film out at the time. They also don’t have a ton of showtimes which can be an issue to some. I’ve never eaten there but I normally don’t at a movie. The seats are just your standard type and the lower level has the old style of rows but its not an issue seeing over the person in front of you since the screen is massive. The seats in the balcony have stadium style.
Prices here are great for a matinée ($ 8 or $ 9 I think) and the evening shows are about the same price as anywhere in the city. Definitely worth stopping by to catch the latest film.

Saw a movie here recently and it was a great experience as you can eat nearby and then come to the movie; parking might be a hunt and search, so come early. This is an olé building with a lot of ambiance but the seats are new and the screen is the big curved panorama sort, although the sound system is a bit fluffy (as in «what did he just say, dear?»). We saw a 7:30 pm show on a Saturday and although the theater was almost full, we didn’t feel crowded in or cramped. Big negative is the toilets are upstairs so unless there’s an elevator (doubtful) those who can’t do stairs could find this problematic.