BAM Rose Cinemas is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Brooklyn.

1. BAM Rose Cinemas

9.4
30 Lafayette Ave (btwn Ashland Pl & St. Felix St), Brooklyn, NY
Indie Movie Theater · Fort Greene · 111 tips and reviews

eric m.eric mortensen: A really great theater with a really great selection of films and special events.

Stephen C.Stephen Cyr: Cheap tix in beautiful intimate spaces! Original coffered ceilings even in the smaller black boxes. But definitely see as many films in Cinema 3 which still has a beautiful proscenium.

Diane J.Diane Jean-Mary: Absolutely beautiful theater. A must go for any film fanatic

Nitehawk Cinema is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Brooklyn.

2. Nitehawk Cinema

9.4
136 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Berry St & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Movie Theater · Williamsburg · 301 tips and reviews

Louis M.Louis Matta: Awesome menu and fantastic film atmosphere makes this theater easily the best in Brooklyn.

David G.David Guerrieri: Love this spot, they always have a great list of classics and rare film, always good for a small bite and a flick

Jean 💜Jean 💜: The non-mainstream films, intimate viewing rooms and extensive options of beer, wine & spirits guarantee a kickass experience, especially if you prefer solo viewing.

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Brooklyn.

3. Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)

9.2
30 Lafayette Ave (btwn Ashland Pl & Saint Felix St), Brooklyn, NY
Opera House · Fort Greene · 80 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: Besides the award-winning theatre and dance productions, BAM's also a great place just to see a movie, because usually it's filled with (respectful) film nerds - even new releases.

Brooklyn ExposedBrooklyn Exposed: BAM is an excellent venue to watch films, enjoy Happy hour cocktails and palate-pleasing food. Periodic wine and food events are great too! Read more.

Brooklyn ExposedBrooklyn Exposed: BAM is an excellent venue offering many things. Besides the great performances, watch a great film, enjoy deelish cocktails during Happy hour, heavenly entrees and periodic drink and food events. Read more.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Brooklyn.

4. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.3
445 Albee Sq (at Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
Movie Theater · Downtown Brooklyn · 133 tips and reviews

ChaffroChaffro: Gotta love The Alamo experience! As in Texas, the place is a whole perfect package for film nuts, replete with rare posters and an iconic carpet, to comfy and spacious seats and snacks brought to you!

Jake D.Jake Day: Really awesome theatre with great food and comfortable seating - nothing gimmicky, just good film and good.

Veyote D.Veyote Daegan: Best place to see a film in NYC. Friendly waitstaff and cozy chairs - the front row seats recline!! Great draft beer and food, although you’re steps away from the new, excellent Dekalb Market Hall.

BAM Harvey Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Brooklyn.

5. BAM Harvey Theater

9.4
651 Fulton St (at Rockwell Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Theater · Fort Greene · 40 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: See a top-notch lineup of established and experimental dance troupes, talks, film and art events during BAM's Next Wave Festival.

AriZona Iced TeaAriZona Iced Tea: Great film festival for kids and one of the only places in NYC to catch a classic film on the big screen!

Andrew C.Andrew C: This is hands down one the city's best theatres! Don't miss the chance to see a classic film here!

Cobble Hill Cinemas is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Brooklyn.

6. Cobble Hill Cinemas

8.0
265 Court St (at Butler St), Brooklyn, NY
Indie Movie Theater · Boerum Hill · 124 tips and reviews

Amber R.Amber R.: Love my neighborhood theatre! Great selection of films and awesome 80s credits before your show.

Greg W.Greg Willis: Awesome vintage intro before your film. Turn off your pagers!

CompassCompass: The Cobble Hill-based theater is a convenient (and slightly less-packed) alternative to feature film venues in downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Industry City is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Brooklyn.

7. Industry City

8.8
220 36th St #2A (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Shopping Mall · Greenwood Heights · 31 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff Picks: Come to a screening of the new film "Thanksgiving." The director will be on hand to discuss the movie. Thur, 7/3, 8pm, $13. Read more.

Renae M.Renae Mason: Rooftop films in the summer, best.

Mike B.Mike Bryan: Very intriguing complex of various businesses and offices & I think I even recall a storage facility. Plenty of places to eat and drink & a wide variety of options. Definitely worth wandering around

Syndicated is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Brooklyn.

8. Syndicated

9.3
40 Bogart (btwn Thames & Grattan), Brooklyn, NY
Indie Movie Theater · East Williamsburg · 43 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Movies are great; food is great; but, a marriage of food and movies is so much better. Come out for a night at the movie theater-restaurant hybrid in Bushwick, where they screen all kinds of films. Read more.

Village VoiceVillage Voice: There is no better place in the city to celebrate Oscar season than Syndicated. This theater/restaurant/bar will be showing oscar nominated films all week as well as the big show Sunday night. Read more.

Mairéad N.Mairéad Ní Dhubhthaigh: Big screens, cool bar layout, food served as you watch a film

Williamsburg Cinemas is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Brooklyn.

9. Williamsburg Cinemas

7.9
217 Grand St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Movie Theater · Williamsburg · 140 tips and reviews

Michelle R.Michelle Rabinowitz: The seats here are strangely uncomfortable...especially when you are watching a 2hr 42m film.

Amp J.Amp Jones: That whole 8 bucks on Tuesdays & Thursdays thing... Yeah, doesn't apply to Sony films in first 2 weeks of release. $11.00 for regular admission isn't so bad though.

Frank D.Frank Diebold: Generally one 90%+ film at a time

Fort Greene Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Brooklyn.

10. Fort Greene Park

9.5
Washington Pk (btwn Myrtle & DeKalb Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Fort Greene · 135 tips and reviews

🍙 allie 🍙🍙 allie 🍙: KickStarter Film Fest

L. T.L. T.: Beautiful, hilly, with a few great climbing trees! Nice views too.

AT&TAT&T: Best way to enjoy free AT&T Wi-Fi here? With a fully charged mobile device, of course! If you need to power up, just hit up our #ATTStreetCharge solar-powered mobile charging station. Read more.

The Bandshell / Celebrate Brooklyn! is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Brooklyn.

11. The Bandshell / Celebrate Brooklyn!

9.4
Prospect Park W (at 10th St), Brooklyn, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Prospect Park · 149 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Look for silent film nights accompanied by innovative live music or spoken word performances. Pack a picnic or buy food from local, on-site vendors like the Farm on Adderley. Read more.

Tracy S.Tracy Sweet: Great bands and films

Stina P.Stina P.: thank you celebrate brooklyn and prospect park for one of my favorite places in all of ny! always a great summer line up and food from the farm on adderley. If show is free, go early for a seat

Rooftop Films is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Brooklyn.

12. Rooftop Films

7.1
232 3rd St (at 4th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Indie Movie Theater · Gowanus · 8 tips and reviews

VIVI: Any place in the city where u can combine,outdoor space,films & an open-minded crowd;is a must. This is perfect for a relaxed date,bring a blanket or chairs and just sit back relax watch what happens! Read more.

George J.George Jimenez: Pretty awesome selection of films this year

Nicholas G.Nicholas Grayson: Outdoor seating is cool, and the film choice is always thought provoking.

BAM Howard Gilman Opera House is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Brooklyn.

13. BAM Howard Gilman Opera House

9.0
30 Lafayette Ave (btwn Ashland Pl & St Felix St), Brooklyn, NY
Opera House · Fort Greene · 37 tips and reviews

Peter N.Peter Neufeld: The film membership for two is a great deal. See all the first release films with a guest all year.

eric b.eric bornemann: Beautiful big theater that brings some of the best performing arts groups in the world to BKLYN. Good bar on the 2nd floor as well.

A G.A G: Mezzanine or Balcony seat? Sit back in your seat like a proper homo sapiens. Sightlines here are such that the idiots who hunch forward like apes totally block the view of everyone behind them.

Community Bookstore is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Brooklyn.

14. Community Bookstore

8.8
143 7th Ave (Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Bookstore · North Slope · 27 tips and reviews

Caroline E.Caroline Elizabeth: Such a cute shop! Thanks for letting "The Girl In The Book" cast and crew use your restroom while we were filming :)

Varun S.Varun Shetty: Fun fact: a few episodes of Season 3 of Louis CK's show we're filmed here. Unfortunately, Parker Posey does not actually work there.

Stina P.Stina P.: local independent bookstore in park slope with a beautiful selection of books and great author events. one of the best bookstores in the city

Louis Valentino Jr Park & Pier is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Brooklyn.

15. Louis Valentino Jr Park & Pier

9.0
Coffey St & Ferris St, Brooklyn, NY
Park · Red Hook · 34 tips and reviews

City of New YorkCity of New York: Sweeping skyline views and waterfront tranquility draw visitors to this Red Hook retreat all year long, while free kayaking and outdoor films make it a bona fide summer hotspot.

NYC ParksNYC Parks: At Valentino Pier, you can watch the Staten Island Ferry pass by the city's best front-facing view of the Statue of Liberty. Read more.

Jon C.Jon C: great view of lower Manhattan & the Statue of Liberty