Tower City Cinemas

I didn’t have a «bad» experience at this movie theater but it definitely could have been better. While I was in the theater and the actual film was playing, people walked in and started going up and down the rows with a flashlight in front of me. This definitely ruined my experience. I appreciate that the staff was trying to help a patron find her missing belonging (s), but there was a film playing! That was definitely inappropriate and a slip up on their part.
Other than that, it is a typical (old) theater in a fairly convenient location if you want to shop or dine.

Nice quiet place to watch a movie. Usually you can see newer movies with smaller crowds. Most other theaters have lazy boys and stadium seating which draws larger and more annoying crowds. The seating is not as comfortable as other places, and they have a tendency to run out of things frequently at the snack bar. However, I have found the staff really nice, prices fair, and have enjoyed most of my experiences there. The seating can be uncomfortable and the snack shortages can be an annoyance.

This is the closest theater to University Circle and while I normally wouldn’t mind a bit of a drive, I was surprised at the relative convenience of this place. Also, the parking garage was a bonus since I hate having to park downtown, and the theater will validate your parking ticket so you can have 4 hours of parking for free. Bonus!
The staff were friendly here, although I thought it was a little strange that they needed such intense security guards here. For just wanting to check my purse (to make sure I wasn’t sneaking in outside food/​drinks) they had on bullet-​proof vests and a large utility belt. It made me wonder if something horrible had happened there and so now they had to step up security.
Many of the seats in theater 6 were ripped, stained, or covered in black plastic trash bags; I’m assuming because they were falling apart and they didn’t want anyone sitting there. For the amount of money they’re spending on the security force, you would think they’d be able to replace the seats.

Went to this theater for a mid-​day matinée, the theater is really dated, but the matinée price was only 6 dollars for a new release so i was fine with it.

The interior is a little dated but it’s a cool place. I like the points system Cleveland Cinemas uses. I’ve gotten pretty decent rewards from it.

Stop — only go here if you 1) have no car [to drive somewhere decent] and 2) have no access to a taxi and 3) absolutely need to see the movie in the theater.
The place is so run down. The staff was horrible. They cancelled the showing of our movie and didn’t even tell the people waiting in the theater.
They then gave tickets to a later show but didn’t refund concessions where were stale (popcorn) and watered down (drinks) by the time of the next showing.
The seats were all broken, old and stained.

Now that the bulk of my movie-​viewing is done via streaming in the comfort of my own home, I’ve come to expect a few extra perks from movie theaters to make up for the inflated ticket and snack prices, the physical hassles of actually getting there, and the inconvenience of not being able to put the movie on «pause» for a bathroom break, phone/​text conversation or just because it turns out to be lousy and you want to find something else to watch. Some decent trade-​offs would be large, comfy, lounger seats, and/​or a nicely decorated or cool old retro theater interior, and/​or butter stations for re-​greasing your overpriced popcorn, and/​or the availability of beer or wine.
Tower City Cinemas has NONE of the above. Nada. Bupkes. You can barely even find the place in the mall. We went over Christmas weekend, which is supposed to be a busy time of year for moviegoing, and we had to ask directions and then proceed past the food court down a long boring hall (I’ve seen more exciting corridors in the Dayton, Ohio airport) punctuated with a couple photobooths and urban tweens goofing off, till finally reaching a door leading into the dark ticket lobby with its wee refreshment counter and handful of claw machines and video games. From there we proceeded into the theater which was small, ugly and straight out of 1982. About all I can say for the place is that the staff were pleasant and the theater was clean (then again it was early afternoon and the joint wasn’t exactly jumpin’ with business). You can also get your Tower City parking ticket validated for a few hours so you don’t have to pay extra to park on top of your 8 dollar movie tickets and 5 dollar slushees.
I suppose if you live or work right in downtown, it’s nice to have some nearby location to catch a movie, but if you live or work outside the city, there is no reason to exert yourself to come to this cinema when a number of suburban complexes and old skool repertory theaters offer a much better experience.

I have been here several times before but twice in the last month. It’s a standard cinema, clean most of the time, I’ll give it that. If you’re someone who truly seeks the thrill of experience, AMC will have luxury seats and Cinemark overall great viewing and food selection. Parking is free here if you validate it and you park downstairs. A pro to watching here is if you do it mid-​day or after you shop :).

The other reviewers are right — Tower City Cinemas is ghost town. If you’re an introvert like me, that’s not a bad thing.
I had no idea they validated parking until I just read it in the reviews here. That would have been nice to know and would have saved us $.
This is an older theater. There’s nothing wrong with it other than the fact that’s it’s older and not updated. Especially in comparison to newly remodeled theaters in the burbs.

— What can I say? It’s a full theatre in Downtown Cleveland. It’s good for seeing afternoon flicks by yourself, or in the evening with the ladies. Always has been one of my favorites. Often when a huge movie comes out I will opt to see it there versus the local movie theatre around me. It can get pricey on date night sometimes, but it’s well worth it.

Tower City is definitely not what it used to be when I was growing up and this cinema is run down and outdated. Soon as I walked in the doors it was like a ghost town, I literally had to ask the guy behind the counter if it’s like this all the time, because it was so dead. There was no to take the tickets and no stand to purchase tickets. You had to purchase tickets at the concession stand. The seats are outdated and not to mention the people who talked through the whole movie behind me. They do stamp your parking ticket for 4hrs free parking, which is the only good things at this theater.

Solid movie theater in a great location. Based on my experiences in Minneapolis, Cleveland residents won’t fully appreciate the charms and benefits of having a full-​scale movie theater in the heart of downtown until it’s gone.
Location: unparalleled and easy to get to
Visual/​audio: good
Auditorium: average, this isn’t your state of the art megaplex but neither is it a 2 screen dump
Crowd: typical downtown mix of yuppie, ghetto, and college kids
Selection: great mix of current run features
Price: cheaper than some other theaters I’ve been to
In addition they will validate your parking nearby! Worth going to if you live nearby. Major plus is it isn’t jam-​packed like mall theaters meaning you have the pick of the theater for seating.

My only experience here was for the Cleveland International Film Festival.
This was my third year in attendance and I’d say that it’s a pretty seamless operation, which can’t be an easy feat for the organizers and staff. Kudos!
The concessions were awesome this year, especially the popcorn — they stepped up their game. My only two complaints are 1.) Parking (especially since this year’s event was scheduled at the same time as the new baseball season). Yes, they instruct all ticket holders to plan on parking madness, but we weren’t even allowed access to the shuttle parking this time around because of baseball parking. 2.) Bathroom attendants. I appreciate that there is someone keeping the restrooms tidy, but I am happy to pull my own paper towels and wipe my own hands. The tipping station at the door is just awkward, and jams up the flow of patrons coming in and out.
I love the film festival energy (and the fast food vendor samples we collect on our way in to see a show), and the staff is kind and enthusiastic.
Overall, a pleasant experience with the facility to match.

Not much I can say about the Tower City Cinemas.
Location: Great located inside Tower City Mall
Atmosphere: Well Below average as they still use auditorium seating. Not much has changed since 1997 when I first attended.
Lines: Nonexistence due to my guess, it’s age.
Security: Tight, I’ve never seen security ticket takers with handcuffs, flashlights, mini extendable batons and OLD.
Sound: Great

Tower City may be a little old and run down but with all the perks this can easily be overlooked.
1. It’s downtown (and within walking distance of where I live).
2. No need to fight against the crowds of texting tweens here — they stick to the suburbs. (Was I ever that annoying?)
3. It’s cheap. $ 5 movie Mondays? I’ll take it!
4. Never long lines or crowded theaters.
BONUS: They also host a pretty cool film festival here in the Spring (usually mid-​March). I’ve been to it several times but it is surprisingly popular so make sure to buy your tickets in advance!

you would think Tower City has a good cinema since it’s such a big place.
PROs: big cinemas, plays a bunch of movies, has decent food selections, right by the food court!
CONs: the cinema is a bit flat and I wish there were «higher» seats from the screen. wish the screen was bigger too.

Yea it’s alittle old, yea it’s alittle sad, but you can’t beat the prices.
My first time at TCC was during the film fest a few years ago, but since then I’ve become an avid fan. I love it for all the reasons most people hate it, the location is ideal for me. I live downtown because I like to do things downtown. I don’t want to drive to the suburbs to see a movie. Their is never much of a crowd, which is also love.
The main reason that I go here other than the location is the price, you can’t beat it!

1. I live downtown. This theater is in walking distance. There is seriously nothing more convenient than that.
2. A semi-​deserted theater is a good theater in my mind. That means less people talking in a movie, less people waiting in line to see said movie, less annoying teenagers trying to look cool while a mob of them all waits in the «teen area» for their parents to pick them up and, lastly, practically a guarantee that you’ll get a good seat.
3. This is a movie theater, therefore they show MOVIES. Hence, there’s no reason to go to the suburbs if I want to watch a movie. BONUS!
4. Has anyone else noticed the «no balloons» sign? It cracks me up everytime.

Dear Tower City,
I know it’s been a little rough for you over the past few years, you know, with all your mall stores running for the hills and all. Luckily there is still hope for you in the form of Tower City Cinemas. I will continue to enjoy your theaters conveniently located in downtown Cleveland. Oh, and thank you for saving me a trip all the way out to Valley View just to see a movie.
Your’s Truly,
Cara
On a serious note, Tower City Cinemas offers a convenient alternative to having to hoof it all the way out to the ‘burbs just to catch a flick. For those of us who live in downtown Cleveland and the surrounding neighborhoods, that’s a true blessing.
Now, I realize that it isn’t the mecca of theater-​going experience, but TCC offers a wide variety of popular movies. Although, the cinema isn’t bad either. I’d say it’s about ‘middle-​of-​the-​road’, which is totally fine with me. I’m not going to be the one to spend $ 15 to see a 3D movie in stadium seating anyways. I’ll just see it in a regular theater for less, or wait for the DVD. Call me cheap. Whatever.
They offer all the basic movie essentials: concessions, comfortable seating, convenient restrooms, 3D movie glasses (if needed) and even a small arcade if that’s your thing. What more do you really need?
Hey, if you’re looking for an independent film, hit up one of the other Cleveland Cinema locations (i.e. Cedar Lee). But if you just want to see a mainstream flick without a long commute, Tower City Cinemas a winner.

I’ve been to this theater several times, & most recently to see James Cameron’s epic motion picture, Avatar.
The theater experience has always been clean, the temperature of the theater is pleasant & I’ve always received great service at the concession stands. The ushers are also helpful & the restrooms like the rest of the establishment are clean & well kept.
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ADMISSIONS
Matinees [All shows before 6pm] — $ 6.25
Evenings [All shows after 6pm]
Adults — $ 8.75
Sr. Citizens aged 60 and over — $ 6.00
College Students with a current valid Student ID — $ 6.25 ($ 6.00 on Thursdays)
Children ages 12 and under — $ 6.00 all shows
Children 5 and under are NOT permitted into child restricted (CR) movies, which include all R and some PG-​13 features that are deemed inappropriate for younger children. Please check individual listings for restrictions.
3D — $ 3.00 additional charge per ticket
SPECIALS (some restrictions may apply)
Monday: $ 5 admission all day, $ 1 select candies, $ 1 fountain drinks
Tuesday: free 32 oz. popcorn with admission, $ 1 for 85 oz. popcorn
Thursday: $ 6 admission Student Discount Day with valid student ID
*offers not valid on legal holidays, 3D films subject to additional fee, certain studio restrictions may apply, SONY films are ineligible for discounts until two weeks after release
*Marquee Club Members pay $ 6.00 for any movie, any showtime, seven days a week!
ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES
Assisted Listening Devices are available upon request. If you would like use of an available unit, please inquire with the Box Office Cashier.
PARKING
Simply present your parking voucher at the box office for validation at the time of ticket purchaseto receive four free hours of parking. The self-​park garage and lot is conveniently located off Huron Road.
CONCESSION STAND
The concession stand at Tower City Cinemas features traditional theater selections of fresh-​popped popcorn, a variety of candy and soft drinks. Plus, hot dogs, nachos, cookies, ice cream, ICEE frozen drinks, an assortment of specialty bottled beverages, and bottled water.
DON’T FORGET TO GRAB A SNACK!
Look for our Concession Cart, conveniently located under our Marquee in the Gateway Walkway as you make your way to Progressive Field. Peanuts, Cracker Jack, popcorn, candy, and soft drinks to go!
RESTRICTIONS
Certain films are not eligible for discounted tickets or passes. Check individual listings. Children under five are not admitted to child restricted films. These films include all R rated films as well as some PG-​13 films. These films will have a «CR» noted with them in their listings.