Miami Beach Cinematheque & Gallery

Always expect a perfectly curated experience here. Great food and snacks if you come hungry.

Randomly came across this place because we wanted to see a documentary that was only playing here but we were not disappointed at all! This is a very small (I think 2 screen) movie theatre with a hipster, old school, trendy vibe that is quite enjoyable. The theaters are very small so definitely reserve tickets in advance but I like the smallness because it makes the theatre more comfortable and intimate.
A few suggestions that would really make the theatre even better. (1) Parking. It would be great if they had some type of deal with a restaurant or hotel nearby for cheap valet and advertised it. The only reason why I wouldn’t go back in the future is for the hassle of parking alone but that is just the nature of South Beach. (2) Put a sign to prevent people from entering the front door while the movie is playing. The door kind of locks but people try it anyway and there should be a sign since this is obviously distracting. (3) Make slight improvements to the snack collection. Yes, the nespresso is awesome but when I was there, they were out of cookies and chips. We got the crackers but they were gross and you surely could do much better! The snacks are really great but I think there is still some room for improvement to make them even better by paying attention to quality.
Overall though, loved the theatre and most definitely will be going back and recommending to others!

Sick and tired of the megaplexes? Looking for an alternative? Searching for that hard to find film that seems not to be playing at the big boys because they are stocked with the Hollywood tentpoles. THen you are in lunck! This place is great! Friendly! and educatoinal! YEs films can be educational.
I finally made it down here to watch Snowpiercer last week because it was not going to be playing at any other theatre in South Florida. It is a cute little indie art house cinema house that also has some really cool Miami movie memoriablia around the place so you can browse before the show. Seating is vey comfy and they have a small assortment of snacks and drinks.
I really enojoyed my experience watching Snowpiercer and the cool thing is they usually have something special going on for each month spotlighting a director, genre etc. This month they are featuring Bong Joon Ho’s films every Thursday at 7pm.
Verdict — A great change for all you movie goers when you want to see soemthing different and experience a nice intimate movie going experience. It’s great support the local business and keep it here so we can be previlged to recieve these indie/​rare special films out there.

A little gem on South Beach, the Miami Beach Cinematheque & Gallery is the perfect location to catch that foreign or independent film you’ve been dying to see!
Instantly you’re greeted by a welcoming staff member. As you purchase your ticket, you also have the option of buying concession snacks. From chocolates to Nepresso, you can pretty much satisfy your sweet tooth here. The building is pretty cool. You can walk around and check out some books or photography they have before your movie begins.
Seating is intimate and limited. Anywhere from 30 to maybe 50 seats. Not your typical theater which makes it appealing and carry a charm of its own.
I definitely see myself coming back again in the near future!

What an absolutely beautiful theater. It is very creatively decorated and the seats are very comfortable. It has a very friendly local feel. My friend actually lost her wallet here when we were watching a film — it fell out of her purse. We went back the next night and they had the wallet waiting for her, all cards and cash were in tact.

Went to this place last weekend to watch a French film, «Blue is the Warmest Color,» and we really had such an amazing experience. The lady at the front was so welcoming, and the place is just so charming. (Nothing like a huge theater where people are obnoxious, talking, texting, etc.). Everyone who’s there is genuinely interested in watching, and you really get the full artistic experience. Can’t wait to come back here!

Quaint yet extremely artsy cinema. Not your typical movie theater, which makes it that much more appealing. Recently rated best art cinema café. Great photographs and art work displayed. Staff was very welcoming and friendly.
Looking forward to an Italian movie this Saturday and the reception at the Dream hotel.

Great theater, lots of fun!

Thoroughly enjoyed a night at the cinemathique. The space is gorgeous, the film was stimulating, and the espresso & popcorn were delicious.
The old city hall building is lovely from the outside & they’ve added an artsy touch to the inside with some lovely metalwork along the handrails & the archway of the door.
The movies offered here are award winning films recognized at Cannes & other international Film Festivals.
The snacks included popcorn, chocolates, Italian sodas, Nespresso, and more. Will definitely return!

So I joined as a member last week, and saw a movie that was boo’ed at Cannes with Ryan Gosling. It was one of the worst movies I’ve ever seen and am now concerned that this could be a place of the box office bombs. I felt like more of a science experiment of seeing if I/​who would sit through it — rather than really any enjoyment or entertainment factor/​value for the viewer.
I say this because someone introduced the movie (as usual), but he actually told the female audience how to watch the movie. Seriously. He told us to do as the movie says and to «close our eyes» (this was during the gory bloody human torture scenes). I wish I would have saved my $$$ and kept my eyes closed to the entire thing! Yuck!
I do enjoy non-​mainstream movies — as in «good quality» movies. The movies coming up look decent — here’s to hoping it gets much MUCH better!

I love independent movie houses and this place is literally 4 blocks away from my house. So this is obviously a marriage made in heaven! I went this past weekend to See Ryan Gosling’s film, «Only God Forgives». I have been to the MB Cinematique one time before that and every time I go I ask myself why I don’t come here more often.
The space is really cool, they usually have an exhibit around the seating area, and the concession stand has some high-​end snacks and Nespresso, so I’m basically sold there.
The seating is intimate which is usually fine but this film really brought people out. It was jam-​packed. My only complaint is that the seating isn’t sloped enough so sometimes, as was the case when I went there this weekend, if someone sits in front of you with a hat or if they are tall, they will block parts of the screen.
All this aside though it’s a great venue and I’m seriously considering becoming a member. I did notice that they have a café that they set up outside facing the police station, but they did not have this set up saturday night when I went. I don’t know if they did that because there was another showing shortly thereafter but it would have been nice to have the café open outside to discuss the movie with my friend.

Although I miss the intimacy as well as the proximity of the old Española Way location I can appreciate the spaciousness of this new one. The staff is still welcoming and friendly and they still play high quality well selected independent, foreign (my favorite), and classic films.

Independent and foreign movie aficionados will love this cinema. Located inside historic Miami Beach City Hall, the cinema has one screen in what feels like an intimate cinema-​going experience.
The inside of the cinema clean and decorated with books, photographs and artwork that momentarily transport you out of the SoBe scene to a place where thoughtful and provocative ideas are highly welcomed (or, at least that was my immediate reaction to the vibe created by the décor).
The staff at the concession stand is friendly and can provide you with coffees and light snacks. Oh, and they don’t serve wine. Hopefully that will change soon.
Inside the theatre, the seats are comfy; there are 2 or 3 that will have somewhat of an obstructed view so try to get there early for more popular features. There are no cup holders on the armrests, so make sure to sip your drink, if you bought any, before you sit.
The main features, the décor, the architecture, the staff and the overall vibe makes this cinema a great one to visit. As another Unilocaler wrote, «A gem to have in Miami.»

Say you’ve gone on a few dates with someone slightly special and you’re looking to take’m somewhere they never knew existed. Or maybe your love life has grown a little stale and you’re looking to spend some alone time (–actual– alone time) away from your nagging significant other. Or maybe you’re even looking for the chance to lock eyes with that sensitive indie-​heart that just-​gets-​it!
Miami Beach Cinematheque is ideal. Aside from their lack of liquor offerings, there just isn’t anything less than stellar about this establishment.
Sitting in the theater for a fiiiiilm, as they say, feels reminiscent of all those afternoons spent in your billionaire great-grandfather’s creaky but splendid and gorgeously appointed salon. With dark wood and topless shelves of books, this grand (but petite, because it is modest) the-​A-​ter, hits the spot when it comes to limited release and indie flicks.
Skip Mansion and drag your stilettos to MBC!

Wow! if you’re into Indie films you gotta give this place a try and if you’re not and are wasting your movie in the big movie theaters then you REALLY gotta check this place out. It’s right on Washington Avenue so you can find parking either on a meter or in one of the garages at a reasonable price. The space is cozy and beautiful and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The viewing room is small and everything is brand new. The bathrooms are nicely stocked and very clean and the concession stand is perfect. The cappuccinos are hot and tasty, perfect pairing for a great movie. Perfect spot to take a date, you can walk around SOBE after or before the movie. Also perfect for a day or night out with friends. They have performances in the afternoon on weekends too. Give it a try, do something different.

This place is adorable what a hidden gem on South Beach. I been living in South Beach most my life and never even realized this place exsisted. I few friends wanted to see an independent film that was showing here. I love the location you come out and you are right on Washington. Parking in the area is very easy there is plenty of street parking, or a lot on 10^th street. The movies are listed online in a calendar of all their showings, and time for the month. I purchased my ticket online before, just went up and gave them my name when I came in. Place is adorable, seats were comfortable. Not to much culture in Miami so this was nice and different to do on a Saturday night.

A cute space, with a knowledgeable manager and a very interesting selection of movies. They’ve even been known to let our dog attend on occasion.
My only substantial complaint is that they tend to show the same preview over and over again for weeks on end, accompanied by the same lecture– even when the crowd is small and almost all repeat players. In some sense, this is understandable. But when that preview is Lars von Trier’s clitordectomagraphical Antichrist, it can make it almost not worth it to go.

I went here with my daughter to see a Colombian Movie called Sumas y Restas — «addition and subtraction» — the place is quaint and small, which makes it for a very cozy experience — sort of like sitting in a friend’s house watching a movie.
The staff was very cordial and forthcoming with information and assistance.
The location is unbeatable… we came out of the movie and enjoyed a bottle of Italian wine along with excellent food at an establishment down the street soon to be «yelped»
Like Marcos says… get on their mailing list and come here as often as you can.

There’s something nice about going to a small room to watch an indie flick that usually has some kind of awards or raving reviews from someplace over the rainbow.
And it probably helps that I get some bucks off using the student discount! Us poorbies need to save some moolahs to live on by!
I saw The Last Mistress (wonderful French flick btw), and I can’t wait to see some upcoming films from China and Chile (with English subtitles, of course) this month!
One star off for the uncomfy chairs at the last row. But then again, I shouldn’t have been one of the last person coming in!

Small repertoire movie house right in the middle of South Beach developed by the Miami Beach Film Society. Their screening room is small by today’s standards (seats about 50 viewers), but not tiny. Their location is in a 1925 Mediterranean Revival hotel. Pretty NEAT!
They show a bunch of foreign films, independent flix, classics and they hold other events there as well. Get on their mailing list!