The Movies
Performing Arts Theater
The Movies is Amsterdam's oldest operating cinema, originally opened in 1912 and housed in a historic building along the Haarlemmerdijk. It features classic Art Deco interiors, cozy screening rooms with plush red velvet seating, and a lively adjoining bar and restaurant. The venue primarily showcases arthouse, European, and indie films alongside curated special screenings.
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Venue Feel
A seated, intimate venue.
energy
30
rawness
40
underground
30
outdoor
0
nature
0
view
10
seating
100
dining
60
selectivity
0
queerness
30
age
60
Popular venues in Amsterdam
Popular venues in Amsterdam
Tagged as
cinema
arthouse
artdeco
historic
amsterdam
jordaan
movies
bar
Common questions
What is The Movies like?+
The Movies is Amsterdam's oldest operating cinema, offering an intimate arthouse film experience inside a 1912 Art Deco building complete with a vibrant bar and restaurant.
Where is The Movies?+
The venue is located at Haarlemmerdijk 159-163 in the Jordaan neighborhood of central Amsterdam.
What kind of films does The Movies show?+
The theater specializes in European, indie, and arthouse films alongside carefully curated retrospectives and special screenings.
Does The Movies have food and drinks?+
Yes, it features a cozy, popular bar and restaurant serving drinks and meals before or after screenings. Full schedule on Mood.
