2024: Philadelphia Voted Bryn Mawr Film Institute Best Movie Theater!
Bryn Mawr Film Institute
824 Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr
(610) 527-4008
brynmawrfilm.org
Supported by over 9,100 members on the Philadelphia Main Line, this exquisite movie theater is a community-supported, non-profit that reopened its doors almost twenty years ago in 2005. A community landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Sevelle Theater was designed to emulate big-city theaters of the 1920s. Philadelphia cinephiles can catch the latest blockbuster or a trendy classic on one of multiple screens available at the renovated historical treasure near the Villanova University campus. The Paoli/Thorndale SEPTA Rail line makes it a breeze to check out this unique theatrical experience, which also provides a variety of events, lectures, and educational opportunities to the Philadelphia community.
2023: Philadelphia Voted AMC Woodhaven 10 Best Movie Theater!
AMC Woodhaven 10
1336 Bristol Pike, Bensalem
(215) 639-4714 – amctheatres.com
From the new Taylor Swift concert movie to the latest Marvel release, the AMC Woodhaven in Bensalem is one of the best theaters around. Offering food and drinks, it makes going to the movies a more enjoyable experience. You can pick up already-ordered tickets at the kiosk inside and order snacks ahead of time to be ready when you arrive. Movies can be watched in style thanks to reserved seating in AMC’s signature recliners.
2022: Philadelphia Voted Landmark’s Ritz Five Best Movie Theater!
Landmark’s Ritz Five
214 Walnut Street
(215) 440-1184 – landmarktheatres.com
Since 1974, the Landmark’s Ritz Five has been bringing the best in independent, foreign and documentary films to Philadelphians. Originally a three-screen theater, the Ritz Five expanded in 1985 to five screens and was one of the first theaters to show arthouse films in the city. The theater also hosts filmmaker Q&As, Retro Replay – a weekly series of modern and vintage film favorites, and even late shows for the insomniacs. Enjoy discounted shows on Tuesdays or if you’re a film aficionado, purchase ticket books for frequent visits to the theater.
2021: Philadelphia Voted AMC Woodhaven 10 Best Movie Theater!
AMC Woodhaven 10
1336 Bristol Pike
(215) 639-4714 – amctheatres.com
The AMC Woodhaven 10 offers what most Philadelphia moviegoers are looking for in a movie theater: a good selection of the latest film releases, a first-rate sound system, big screens, a wide assortment of snacks and drinks at the concession stand and comfortable reclining seats. Plus, this location in the AMC chain also touts a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine that lets you mix together as many drinks as you want from the extensive drink menu, mobile food and drink ordering and a MacGuffins bar (named after the famous term for a movie plot device that was coined by the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock). Like all AMC theaters, the location also offers discount matinees and discounts all day on Tuesdays for members of the AMC Stubs customer loyalty program. You can also order your tickets at home from the AMC website or its own or third-party mobile apps to make sure your movie won’t be sold out when you arrive.
