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Sundance Kabuki Cinemas

(Now Closed)

Movie Theater and Indie Movie Theater

Japantown, San Francisco

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Matthew BensleyJune 8, 2011
Definitely come early for a drink but don't accidentally skip the film. :-)
Aaron LutzeJune 18, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The guy checking IDs for the bar/balcony will name a movie from your birth year! Whoever hired him should get a gold star..
Rosa MorriseauDecember 15, 2012
Ladies, pee before you come. The kabuki women's bathroom line is always at least 5 people deep.
Erica HendersonMay 6, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Reserved seating and cocktails! Perfect combo for a movie theater.
Ross StewartNovember 28, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Plan ahead, book a seat an make it a great date night location
Mabel ChungMarch 11, 2012
SF International Asian American Film Festival!! It's the 30th anniversary of the largest AsAm film fest in the world
Kian LaviJuly 13, 2016
Love the 21+ balcony
DaveOctober 7, 2015
Seats are assigned, but don't delay getting to the theater. Very few coming attractions, if any.
Alessandro GagliardiMay 30, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Learn what movie came out the year you were born when carded by the bouncer
Ajay GopalanDecember 23, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The best theatre in SF!
Andrew FisterOctober 4, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Reserved seating and decent food
Kenny LongAugust 18, 2012
Awesome movie theater you can drink at
RyanMarch 6, 2010
Book tickets in advance and enjoy reserved seating. They also sell alcohol!
Claudine CoAugust 30, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Now serving Humphrey Slocombe ice cream!
Mario TapiaDecember 18, 2011
Sneak in a bottle of champaign on your next date. It's so choice!
EriC B.February 16, 2015
Beer w/ movie popcorn:-D :-D
Mike DavisAugust 6, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Drink a cocktail on the balcony.
Kelly JensenJuly 20, 2011
Great seats, giant beer... god I love this theater.
Mimi ZJune 1, 2014
You won't be disappointed!
Doug ChavezNovember 26, 2009
Been here 50+ times
get the popcorn..it's the best in San Francisco, especially the real butter!
Anastasiia PerervaMay 11, 2015
lovely cinema ^_^
Pete MortensenOctober 19, 2009
Been here 5+ times
It might not be obvious, but all upstairs seating, not just the balcony, permits adult beverages. New Belgium Abbey is a solid bet.
Elly PowerMay 17, 2011
You can return your ticket up to 30 min into the show!
Joseph AdamsJuly 20, 2010
Aim for cinema 1 or 2 and get the bar seats, such an awesome movie experience.
TJT AcostaOctober 20, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Best 21 and over theatre!
AlexandraSeptember 5, 2011
Great seats and yummy ice cream bites Bacetti.
Ani LDecember 8, 2014
Relaxing movies with the booze!
MarcoDecember 31, 2013
WATCH OUT FOR MICE - that place has plenty. They are attracted by the food that is on the floor (popcorn and stuff), why don't they clean it? It's disgusting. Not going there anymore.
Amy MacKinnonJune 12, 2012
Their 3D glasses made me miserable the whole movie 'cause I couldn't see anything well. Don't see 3D here!
Barton SmithDecember 26, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Be prepared to watch Wolf Of Wall Street for 3 hours. Because that's how long it lasts.
Xavier FouilleuxJanuary 18, 2015
Beer & movies
Vvek SuvarnaApril 23, 2011
If you are at SFIFS, smile at the volunteers, be nice :)
Melissa ReisorMay 9, 2015
Wine & beer is a must
Oscar SalazarDecember 23, 2016
Fancy cinemas
Ben RussoSeptember 13, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Movies for adults! With drinks! And food! Read more
NanaJune 30, 2016
Fun place but $33 for 2 tickets? What?????
tina 🏄🏻‍♀️ 🎟🎹🎼🍜🍣🥃January 25, 2013
Been here 10+ times
And they have seating that sell drinks.
Krista OsolSeptember 10, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Order tickets online, pick your seats, and get a bottle of wine.
sfBirdieMay 16, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Best place to see a movie. (via Scoville) Read more
Tom LianzaFebruary 28, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Booze in the balcony
Ira SerkesOctober 5, 2011
The trays fit in the cupholders! Like being at the drive-in or Mel's Diner
Cormac RiordanDecember 1, 2015
Simply the best.
Valerie GorchinskiNovember 12, 2009
Been here 10+ times
Try the chips and dip - it's all house made and super delicious!
Gillian PedenApril 9, 2012
Bar isn't open Mon - Thurs which puts a small damper on the expected ambiance.
Austin SpiresMay 15, 2014
Bar + good movie = shamazing
ClareJuly 23, 2015
nice theater, disgusting bathrooms
Christian StiehlMay 10, 2009
Been here 10+ times
Order a wet martini with Tanqueray #10 at the balcony bar and take it into the theater with you.
GivJanuary 21, 2014
Organic ice cream
Spoony DFebruary 23, 2011
If sitting in the balcony choose row 2 and above
Hannah SmithJune 13, 2011
I recommend watching a movie here!

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