4. IFC Center
9.1
323 Avenue of the Americas (at W 3rd St), New York, NY
Indie Movie Theater · Greenwich Village · 192 tips and reviews
Tracey N: One of my fav cinemas in the world! Great movies and comfy seats.
Robbie Jones: The best Indy theater around. Private bathrooms in the second floor lounge can't be beat.
Clare Lynch: Great selection of independent movies, fun series including midnight showings. Seats aren't the most comfortable but ticket prices are surprisingly reasonable for New York.
5. Regal Battery Park
8.7
102 North End Ave., New York, NY
Movie Theater · Battery Park City · 232 tips and reviews
Eelain Steketee: best cineplex in all of NYC... never a line, always a seat.
Mike O'Sullivan: Best movie theater in Manhattan. Quiet, clean and comfortable.
Deep Gujral: This is one of my favorite movie theaters in the city - because it's relatively quiet, even on the weekends
6. Bryant Park
9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1229 tips and reviews
Rod M.: Something going on here every single season. Ice skating in the winter, table tennis in the spring, movies in the summer, and fashion in the fall. A NYC must.
Lafayette 148 New York: Always enjoy being able to catch a movie on the lawn during the summer months.
Wendy Qi: One of my favorite parks smack in the middle of manhattan. Check out summer movie nights and concerts in the park, planned and spontaneous!
7. Film Forum
9.1
209 W Houston St (btwn 6th & Varick), New York, NY
Indie Movie Theater · Hudson Square · 83 tips and reviews
Time Out New York: The best theater to catch your favorite old movie has exquisite repertory and revival programming such as pre-Code oldies, ’70s NYC crime thrillers and French classics —plus gourmet snacks! Read more.
Natasha Morini: My husband and I could watch movies all day here. The membership is definitely worth it. They have great 2-for-1 movies as well. Beware the popcorn is made with peanut oil which I'm allergic to.
KE: Film selection is curated so well! Love the size of the theater, the previews, the movies, the general atmosphere
8. AMC Kips Bay 15
7.9
570 2nd Ave (btwn E 30th & E 31st St), New York, NY
Movie Theater · Rose Hill · 248 tips and reviews
Tommy Lane: This is my favorite movie theater by far.
Berk Kapicioglu: My favorite movie theater for blockbusters in Manhattan. It's sufficiently far from subways, it doesn't get too much pedestrian traffic, it's clean and spacious.
Nancerella: My favorite theater in Manhattan... Also quiet and quiet so you can actually enjoy the movie
11. Metrograph
9.5
7 Ludlow St (at Canal St), New York, NY
Indie Movie Theater · Lower East Side · 51 tips and reviews
Luke: Nicely curated films and spectacularly curated snacks at this indie theater. There's a date friendly bistro upstairs and the smaller of the two screening rooms is pine scented, no joke
Jake Day: Hands down the best place to see a movie in NYC
Devon Darrow: Metrograph is a wonderful gem. With a beautiful cocktail bar and restaurant, a retro-elegant vibe, and movie theaters to see acclaimed and classic films, I highly recommend this for any date night.
12. Paris Theater
8.1
4 W 58th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Indie Movie Theater · Midtown East · 50 tips and reviews
Matt Dorville: The best place to see a movie in New York. Grab some popcorn and take a seat on the balcony.
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: One of my favorite movie theaters to go to alone or with another movie lover. Their movie selection is amazing you don't see everywhere; also best sound system I've ever heard in a movie theater
The Corcoran Group: The ultimate date-night destination to see a movie. If you really want to impress your date, try to snag a seat on the balcony - the view is great!
Village Voice: Winner of Best Movie Programming in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Go any night for unbelievably diverse showings.
Paul Travis Klein: Classic films, indie flicks, and experimental cinema under one roof. No concessions, so get your Milk Dud kick before headed to the show.
Susan Degnan: Great place to catch films and movies!
Rick Starr: Try listening to the soundtrack from epic movie "the fountain" while roaming around checking out the majestic dioramas of safari and plainsland Africa . Dreamscapes unraveled ad infinitum
REDBOOK: Three words: The whale room. You'll feel like a kid again as you lie on the floor gazing up at a giant whale suspended above. There’s also a running movie with amazing underwater footage.
J: The Butterfly Conservatory, Dark Universe and Secret Ocean Movies are not to be missed!