Laemmle Monica Film Center is one of The 15 Best Indie Movie Theaters in Los Angeles.

1. Laemmle Monica Film Center

8.7
1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Downtown Santa Monica · 2 tips and reviews

Fred W.Fred Wilson: Great indie films

Chris C.Chris Cookson: Weirdly nice seats here, full leather chairs. You'd think they'd recline but they don't. Tends to run advertisements after the showtime though.

Cinespia is one of The 15 Best Indie Movie Theaters in Los Angeles.

2. Cinespia

8.7
6000 Santa Monica Blvd (at Gordon St), Los Angeles, CA
Indie Movie Theater · 45 tips and reviews

Paula Z.Paula Z: Get there early, 4:45 is best. Bring bug spray to combat squitos. It gets chilly and damp so bring a jacket and plenty of blankets for snuggling! Low chairs. Wine & yummy nosh are a must.

Sian T.Sian Thomas: Drinking in a cemetery while watching a flick is a must do!

Karena C.Karena Caminiti: See Johnny Ramone's gravesite at Hollywood Cemetery. Watch a movie in the cemetery. Read more.

New Beverly Cinema is one of The 15 Best Indie Movie Theaters in Los Angeles.

3. New Beverly Cinema

9.0
7165 Beverly Blvd (at Formosa Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Mid-City West · 52 tips and reviews

987LA987LA: FYI: Cash only. Also FYI: Cherry Coca Cola ON TAP. Love this super hip theater with cheap entertainment- always shows great alternative movies, from art house stuff to grindhouse, to cult classics. Read more.

Samuel J.Samuel Johnson: No longer cash only. God bless.

Mike B.Mike Breiburg: Please do not kick the seat in front of you, unless the person in it checks the time on their LIT UP CELL PHONE during the movie. Then it's okay to kick their seat until they put their phone away.

Aero Theatre is one of The 15 Best Indie Movie Theaters in Los Angeles.

4. Aero Theatre

9.0
1328 Montana Ave (at 14th St), Santa Monica, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Wilshire-Montana · 17 tips and reviews

JenniferJennifer: Fresh popcorn and excellent programming - what's not to love?

FrostyFrosty: Come for the special marathon screenings!

Chris C.Chris Cookson: A wonderful little indie theater with one huge screening room. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for free screenings and events. Fairly easy to attend pre-screenings due to size and location.

Nuart Theater is one of The 15 Best Indie Movie Theaters in Los Angeles.

5. Nuart Theater

8.5
11272 Santa Monica Blvd (at Sawtelle), Los Angeles, CA
Indie Movie Theater · West Los Angeles · 29 tips and reviews

Sheldon C.Sheldon Chau: One of the best theaters in LA! Can always count on the Nuart for the best foreign, indie, and arthouse films that are hard to find anywhere else. And for local cineastes, Cinefile Video is next door!

Eliza S.Eliza Stockton: The mayor is naked!

Yanira J.Yanira Johnson: Check out the bathroom! It's pretty badass!

Laemmle's Royal Theater is one of The 15 Best Indie Movie Theaters in Los Angeles.

6. Laemmle's Royal Theater

8.3
11523 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Indie Movie Theater · West Los Angeles · 19 tips and reviews

Lori W.Lori Way: This place rocks the old school theatre feel. One screen and 600 seats to choose from. I love it!

Jojo R.Jojo R.: Just remodeled. Much nicer now, but if you want to go to the bathroom and sit next to the wall, you may have a problem.

Chad M.Chad Miller: Cozy and intimate theatre to see independent and foreign films in West LA. Sit toward the back of the theaters to avoid the blue-hairs talking during the features.

Fox Studios is one of The 15 Best Indie Movie Theaters in Los Angeles.

7. Fox Studios

8.3
10201 W Pico Blvd (at Motor Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Century City · 47 tips and reviews

Mitzi Ms A.Mitzi Ms Adventures: Oscar is holding down the Dining Room you'll need a reservation to see!

ChiaraChiara: Ian J. needs to stop checking in to where he doesn't go! How can you be the mayor of CAA when you don't work there? Dude, stop being a dick!

P.A.  JuiceP.A. Juice: By far my favorite studio. Check out New York Street!

Grauman's Egyptian is one of The 15 Best Indie Movie Theaters in Los Angeles.

8. Grauman's Egyptian

8.2
Los Angeles, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Central Hollywood · 51 tips and reviews

Ward P.Ward Porrill: The best place to sit is the balcony. Get there early so you don't have to stand in line with all the latecomers!

HISTORYHISTORY: This Egyptian revival theater was developed by Sid Grauman and Charles E. Toberman in 1922 to accommodate the growing population of Los Angeles.

Silent HollywoodSilent Hollywood: Capitalizing on the Tutankhamen craze, Sid Grauman opened his 1st movie palace in 1922. The 1st modern premier, for Doug Fairbank’s Robin Hood was held here. It is now home to American Cinematheque.

Outfest at the DGA is one of The 15 Best Indie Movie Theaters in Los Angeles.

9. Outfest at the DGA

8.4
Indie Movie Theater · 2 tips and reviews

Joseph R.Joseph R 🇺🇸 ♋ 🇨🇺: Go check out the events and screenings or you can volunteer. It is fir a great cause!

Jayzen P.Jayzen Patria: Get an Outpass and see anything you want while you support LGBT film and TV!

Writers Guild Theater is one of The 15 Best Indie Movie Theaters in Los Angeles.

10. Writers Guild Theater

8.0
135 S Doheny Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
Indie Movie Theater · 13 tips and reviews

Martin A.Martin Aguirre: Amazing seats! Great venue!

Carol 'Red E.Carol 'Red Ed' Braddock: we come once a year for SFFLA. w/ @annwillmott

Tim G.Tim Gibbons: Yes, a professional theater, not full of candy, a sticky floor and bad-for-you popcorn...

Fox Westwood Theater is one of The 15 Best Indie Movie Theaters in Los Angeles.

11. Fox Westwood Theater

7.9
Los Angeles, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Westwood Village · 6 tips and reviews

John K.John Kidde: Great historic theatre, friendly staff and management, and the balcony seating is top notch. Dolby atmos equipped now too.

UCLAUCLA: Bruins have been going to the Fox Theater since it was opened in 1931. Try and catch a red carpet premiere.

Glafira Elena C.Glafira Elena Carr: Concessions are expensive, except for the hot dogs, which makes you kind of wonder what's in them..

Million Dollar Theater is one of The 15 Best Indie Movie Theaters in Los Angeles.

12. Million Dollar Theater

7.7
307 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Indie Movie Theater · 13 tips and reviews

Laurent R.Laurent Raufaste: You can see a plaque with Deckard's picture, explaining how this was the site for filming Blade Runner. Read more.

Rafael G S.Rafael G Salazar: Interested in hosting an event in this historic theater, just leave me a message. This is one of the theaters created by Grauman prior to the Hollywood's Egyptian and Chinese Theaters on Hollywood Bl

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Tom & Summer see The Graduate​ here in 500 Days of Summer.

Echo Park Film Center is one of The 15 Best Indie Movie Theaters in Los Angeles.

13. Echo Park Film Center

7.7
1200 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA
Indie Movie Theater · East LA · 4 tips and reviews

Richard H.Richard Harris: It is what every hip, funky, artsy film center should be.

FilmSchools.comFilmSchools.com: This is an amazing resource for aspiring filmmakers. Check out their Schedule of Events for the latest happenings! Read more.

LAistLAist: This Echo Park locale can serve as a 60-seat 'microcinema' for screenings of found footage and avant-garde work on 16mm, but first and foremost it's a classroom/gathering point for budding filmmakers. Read more.

ASC Club House is one of The 15 Best Indie Movie Theaters in Los Angeles.

14. ASC Club House

1782 N Orange Dr (Franklin Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Indie Movie Theater · 2 tips and reviews

Tekin G.Tekin Girgin: Inspire place. Thats place to be and dreams comes true.

SoCal Movie FanaticsSoCal Movie Fanatics: ASC hosts a "free" open house around the same time as the annual Oscars.

Raleigh Studios -Charlie Chaplin Theater is one of The 15 Best Indie Movie Theaters in Los Angeles.

15. Raleigh Studios -Charlie Chaplin Theater

7.4
Los Angeles, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Larchmont · 4 tips and reviews

Martin 🎥 P.Martin 🎥 Pierron🎥: Awesome little screening room. Great sound. Seats about 150

heather p.heather pink: Came for a movie screening, great location.

Martin 🎥 P.Martin 🎥 Pierron🎥: App 150 seats