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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is one of The 15 Best Places for Movies in Austin.

1. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.3
1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Zilker · 205 tips and reviews

NAKID Social Sports in AustinNAKID Social Sports in Austin: Awesome place to grab a beer and watch a movie. Yeeeaahh!!

Lomography A.Lomography ATX: Hands down best place to see a movie in Austin. Aside from their great selection and the fact that you can drink a pitcher while you watch, the pre-feature on-screen entertainment is spot on.

Andy W.Andy Wang: Arguably the best movie theater I've been to in the US. Pre select seating, choice of great beers, and food delivered to your seat!

Alamo Drafthouse Village is one of The 15 Best Places for Movies in Austin.

2. Alamo Drafthouse Village

9.2
2700 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · North Shoal Creek · 104 tips and reviews

Greg S.Greg Self: Best movie experience on the planet!

Jake R.Jake Roper: From NYC. First time here. Hands down the best movie theatre/movie experience I've ever had. Come to New York, Drafthouse!

James M.James Marriott: Great place to have a cold beer, pub food and seeing a movie, jealous we do not have them in CA.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is one of The 15 Best Places for Movies in Austin.

3. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.0
320 E 6th St (btwn Trinity & San Jacinto), Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 122 tips and reviews

JimmyJimmy: Best movie theater in the WORLD. Hands down. No corporate nonsense just 100% badassness. Don't talk or they will take your ass out! Read more.

Matthew P.Matthew Presley: Best movie theatre in town. Plus, if you do not like the movie, then you can drink your miseries away at a nearby bar. I recommend Casino El Camino or Jackelope.

Social N.Social News Network: Great place to catch a movie with friends, afterwards you can spend a little time at the bar scene on 6th!

Violet Crown Cinema is one of The 15 Best Places for Movies in Austin.

4. Violet Crown Cinema

8.6
434 W 2nd St (San Antonio St), Austin, TX
Indie Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews

Sean B.Sean Bruton: Best damn theatre in the 512. Great beer and solid pizza makes the movie experience that much better. Fantastic gin selection as well, if that's your thing.

Andy B.Andy Bitner: 4 hours of parking validated is huge. Great little restaurant and bar. I'd do just to hang out there. Movies are a bonus.

BailieBailie: Independent movies, great food, cocktails and craft beer!

iPic Theaters is one of The 15 Best Places for Movies in Austin.

5. iPic Theaters

8.6
3225 Amy Donovan Plz, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · North Burnet · 83 tips and reviews

Ashley W.Ashley Witt: Get your member benefits card and receive free admission, drinks and food for your first movie

DaveDave: Great place to see a movie in comfort and be catered to. However, its going to cost you.

Derrick L.Derrick Lee: Regular seats are nice but just can't get comfortable. Probably best to splurge and get the $10 upgrade and you get seats that recline and free popcorn. All in all great movie theater. Love the lobby.

Paramount Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Movies in Austin.

6. Paramount Theatre

8.9
713 Congress Ave (7th St.), Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews

korkypeachmomkorkypeachmom: Really enjoy the double features of old movies here!

ChevroletChevrolet: The center of the universe during SXSW, the historic Paramount is home of movie premiers and other unique events.

David C.David Conrad Galvan: Great place to catch some old movies with a date. Read more.

Moviehouse & Eatery is one of The 15 Best Places for Movies in Austin.

7. Moviehouse & Eatery

8.9
8300 N FM 620 Bldg B, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · 65 tips and reviews

Michael S.Michael Staalenburg: Great place to catch a flick with the family. The final ticket price racks up when you factor in food, so watch out!

David B.David Brandon: BEST, most comfy movie theater -EVER😉

Sara L.Sara Lovell: One of the best boutique movie theaters I've been to. The pretzels are delicious and the best I've had. The chairs are super comfy but get there early to reserve your seats and not be stuck up front.

Regal Westgate is one of The 15 Best Places for Movies in Austin.

8. Regal Westgate

8.1
4477 South Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Westgate · 38 tips and reviews

Shawnna D.Shawnna Dwyer: Get a Regal card you get free popcorn, soda and free movies. They are free :-)

Emily M.Emily Murphy: Great place for movie night dates and days off to watch movies

Claire H.Claire Heleniak: I love going to movies here!!!

Cinemark 20 and XD is one of The 15 Best Places for Movies in Austin.

9. Cinemark 20 and XD

7.7
15436 FM 1825 (at IH-35 North), Pflugerville, TX
Movie Theater · 52 tips and reviews

Lisa S.Lisa Soto: Starbucks Americano at the movies...YUMMY!

GinaGina: Great place to see a movie!

Maggie C P.Maggie C Perkins: Decent, clean standard movie theater with pretty comfy chairs.

Cinemark is one of The 15 Best Places for Movies in Austin.

10. Cinemark

7.7
9900 S IH-35 Service Road SB, Unit N, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Southpark Meadows · 23 tips and reviews

Christopher D.Christopher Duke: $10 for a movie is pushing it... I'll be going to Alamo Drafthouse: cheaper, serves actual food and booze!

Jeff C.Jeff Chester: Go to the first showing of any movie and it's only $6!

Social N.Social News Network: Sign up online at cinemark.com and get coupons for great movie snack deals. You can register for up to 3 theaters and get 3 coupons every week!

Bullock Museum IMAX Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Movies in Austin.

11. Bullock Museum IMAX Theatre

8.8
1800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 22 tips and reviews

Jenifer W.Jenifer Wehner: Don't see movies when they first come out, rude volunteers/employees have no idea how to direct lines,

Allison W.Allison Wood: Don't sit too close. Especially for a 3D movie. And the concession stand is a little sparse.

Lakshmi M.Lakshmi Murali: We got to the movie a few minutes late but that worked out - we were told to enter from the exit door at the first floor - and we got great seats!

Deep Eddy Pool is one of The 15 Best Places for Movies in Austin.

12. Deep Eddy Pool

8.9
401 Deep Eddy Ave (Lake Austin Blvd), Austin, TX
Swimming Pool · West Austin · 29 tips and reviews

DoraDora: Be sure to check the summer schedule for Splash Party Movie Nights, when families can float and catch a free flick on an outdoor screen. Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Social N.Social News Network: Deep Eddy Park is home to the oldest swimming pool in Texas! On Saturday nights during the summer, bring your favorite float, $3, and good company to enjoy the showing of a classic movie.

Mark G.Mark Garcia: Movie night every Saturday for June and July.

Regal Arbor @ Great Hills is one of The 15 Best Places for Movies in Austin.

13. Regal Arbor @ Great Hills

9828 Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · 44 tips and reviews

Joan G.Joan Grable: Great place for "real movies", best snacks ghiradelli chocolate, lavazza latte, roasted almonds....

eddie g.eddie guerra: Best theatre in Austin...yes, better than Alamo. Great movie selection and mature audiences.

Christina T.Christina Trapolino: Excellent weeknight getaway if you like going to movies alone like I do.

Republic Square is one of The 15 Best Places for Movies in Austin.

14. Republic Square

8.3
422 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX
Park · Downtown Austin · 18 tips and reviews

austintexasgov M.austintexasgov Manager: Republic Square is home to the Movies in the Park series as well as weekly farmer's markets. Learn more about the history of Republic Square Park and how you can get involved in its future here. Read more.

Social N.Social News Network: One of Austin's free summertime gems - Movies in the Park. Bring friends, pets, lawn chairs, and watch on the big (outdoor) screen. Def. suggest BUG SPRAY, CHAIRS (not just towels), and a blanket!!!

ColinColin: Nighttime movies in the park courtesy of Alamo Drafthouse are fantastic, wonderful experiences.

Bullock Texas State History Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Movies in Austin.

15. Bullock Texas State History Museum

9.1
1800 Congress Ave (at Martin Luther King Jr Blvd), Austin, TX
History Museum · Downtown Austin · 73 tips and reviews

Andre B.Andre Bertheola: Best place to see movies! Read more.

The Austin Grand PrixThe Austin Grand Prix: Go early, buy your IMAX or 3D movie tickets, and then learn about The Story of Texas in this world-class museum while you pass the time. For all ages.

LianneLianne: This place is great. Some of the statues are a little creepy. There's IMAX movies here too. Check it out if you get a chance.