Reviews of Landmark's Clay Theatre (Movie Theater)

Christopher Grafton

Came for the Rocky Horror Picture Show, which plays the last saturday of every month. The theater has a beautiful historic front, and a very "historic" feel on the inside. Old but good? Movies are good, seats are comfortable, standard landmark snack-food concessions: popcorn, soda, cookies and stuff.

Kevin Jackson

Love it

Justin Edwards

It's a little odd going to theater with only one screen, but they show movies that aren't playing anywhere else. Plus, the staff is really kind and the neighborhood had a really easy going feel.

Daniel

Really fun

Lauren Reed

Small and quaint. Expensive compared to similar theaters in the city. I liked that a staff member talked to the audience before starting the film.

Randall Henry

Great single screen historic theater. Excellent sound system and sharp picture on screen. A real gem.

Palomares Francisco

Awesomeness

Nelson Navarro

Can't go wrong wth this theater. You can count on always catching a good movie here.

Claudia Nichols

The original Clay Theatre within that gorgeous Art Deco building containing the old-fashioned, much missed, and highly prized Big Screen. Always a good film available. Hospitable Fillmore Street offers meals and beverages before or after the show, so don't fill up on popcorn. A treasure of the City which you owe it to yourself to savor.

Brian Low

Great historical theater

Gannko Mule

Went to see stan and ollie. Lovely place. Very old school. Volume was a bit low in our opinion. Other than that it was perfect for what we wanted.

Kristopher Cavin

I just come here to throw spoons.

Santani Teng

Lovely old movie theater probably joining its bygone compatriots soon, so see midnight movies here while you can!

Chris Kocher

Great theatre. Many good programs.

Frank Sherlock

Great movies. intimate setting

Raja Najem

One of the best single screen theaters. The owners are fans of Jeunet films so you know you can't miss

Audrey Chan

Artistic cinematic appeal in a quirky humble theater

May Bresler Herzog

While it's not the most spectacular of movie theaters, the screen is small and the seating is a little odd, this place has a ton of character. I would absolutely recommend to visit during one of the "special" night, such as Rocky or the room. The atmosphere is electric, this theater not only supports the behavior that comes with watching these cult movies, they help and provide accessories to it (such as balloons during party scenes etc.) and even brings in the actors and such for special occasions. So fun!

Greg Bernstein

Great spot to watch The Room

Bridget Lewis

Great theater. Intimate atmosphere and great service.

Angela

Cozy, friendly, old fashioned, theater. Love it.

Chris Kukstis

Great place for a classic midnight movie! Friendly people and great curation.

Wolf Rendall

Fantastic historic theater that plays artsy limited distribution movies. Support it!

Jin-Won Kim

The theater is big and the screen is not bad. The seats are sloped very low, so if there's a really tall person front of you, bottom part of the screen might be covered.

Richard Saethang

Classic Fillmore San Francisco experience

John T. Maloney

New seats, but still filthy, smelly and tired. Avoid, it's an embarrassment to SF.

marjorie

Went to the Clay on Jan. 5th. Saw Amour, French movie, good. What was the problem was the popcorn. I got very sick from the rancid oil used. Who knows how old it was or how recently the popper was cleaned. I won't describe the symptoms, but let's just say it was very unpleasant and took several hours to pass. To charge $7.50 for popcorn and serve nauseating garbage is unforgivable. Eat at your own risk!

michael coleman

great place to see a movie

Christopher Grafton

Came for the Rocky Horror Picture Show, which plays the last saturday of every month. The theater has a beautiful historic front, and a very "historic" feel on the inside. Old but good? Movies are good, seats are comfortable, standard landmark snack-food concessions: popcorn, soda, cookies and stuff.

Kevin Jackson

Love it

Justin Edwards

It's a little odd going to theater with only one screen, but they show movies that aren't playing anywhere else. Plus, the staff is really kind and the neighborhood had a really easy going feel.

Daniel

Really fun

Lauren Reed

Small and quaint. Expensive compared to similar theaters in the city. I liked that a staff member talked to the audience before starting the film.

Randall Henry

Great single screen historic theater. Excellent sound system and sharp picture on screen. A real gem.

Palomares Francisco

Awesomeness

Nelson Navarro

Can't go wrong wth this theater. You can count on always catching a good movie here.

Claudia Nichols

The original Clay Theatre within that gorgeous Art Deco building containing the old-fashioned, much missed, and highly prized Big Screen. Always a good film available. Hospitable Fillmore Street offers meals and beverages before or after the show, so don't fill up on popcorn. A treasure of the City which you owe it to yourself to savor.

Brian Low

Great historical theater

Kristopher Cavin

I just come here to throw spoons.

Santani Teng

Lovely old movie theater probably joining its bygone compatriots soon, so see midnight movies here while you can!

Chris Kocher

Great theatre. Many good programs.

Frank Sherlock

Great movies. intimate setting

Raja Najem

One of the best single screen theaters. The owners are fans of Jeunet films so you know you can't miss

Audrey Chan

Artistic cinematic appeal in a quirky humble theater

Greg Bernstein

Great spot to watch The Room

Bridget Lewis

Great theater. Intimate atmosphere and great service.

Chris Kukstis

Great place for a classic midnight movie! Friendly people and great curation.

Wolf Rendall

Fantastic historic theater that plays artsy limited distribution movies. Support it!

Jin-Won Kim

The theater is big and the screen is not bad. The seats are sloped very low, so if there's a really tall person front of you, bottom part of the screen might be covered.

Richard Saethang

Classic Fillmore San Francisco experience

John T. Maloney

New seats, but still filthy, smelly and tired. Avoid, it's an embarrassment to SF.

marjorie

Went to the Clay on Jan. 5th. Saw Amour, French movie, good. What was the problem was the popcorn. I got very sick from the rancid oil used. Who knows how old it was or how recently the popper was cleaned. I won't describe the symptoms, but let's just say it was very unpleasant and took several hours to pass. To charge $7.50 for popcorn and serve nauseating garbage is unforgivable. Eat at your own risk!

michael coleman

great place to see a movie

marilyn west

Precious

Samira Akbari

Such a great place to watch your favorite movie

Robert Tung

Good.

Daniel Bahmani

Wonderful independent theater for watching unique and interesting movies that will never be shown at the mainstream theaters. Kind and friendly staff. Interesting and impactful movies.

Sara Dunegan

Better than Disneyland!! Can't wait to go back!

Sudhir Sohoni

Extremely genuinely portrayed. . Great treat to enjoy.

JB JB

Historic single screen movie theatre is San Francisco. I come here to watch the movie The Room, if you haven’t experience this you have to. When friends come from out of town and the Room is playing I bring them to experience this event. Surprisingly the seats are comfortable at this theatre. Unlike other theatre in San Francisco, popcorn and candy are inexpensive here. Also, this theatre is located near nice bars and restaurants.

luca castellotto

Great theater with nice indie films and throwbacks, try thier midnight movie

Sherry Amanpour

Clay theater is our favorite movie theater in all San Francisco--it maintains it's soulfulness...something we would pick any day over reclining seats and more expensive ticket prices...we visit every week....love it...

sandy y

what a room

Meg Ward

Wish the seating was more comfortable, but that's my only complaint

Azar Afif

It's an iconic movie theatre in Fillmore which shows different and european movies. It's not a fancy theatre like amc and those types. I like it a lot and also there are nice and understanding staff.

Thomas Philipps

Doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the newer movie theaters, but it shows films with an independent and art focus and gas great popcorn

katie loughran

I love this theater. It is one of the great theaters left in San Francisco. I go frequently, and the people are so nice and wonderful, and the popcorn and drinks are too. The theatre is beautiful and we should all be supporting these theaters and supporting the movie industry. It is an entirely different experience watching something on netflix vs. sharing the audience experience watching a great movie on a large screen Jeanine Loughran

Daniel Hutchinson

An intimate and simple single screen cinema. I liked the variety of movie posters placed everywhere. It has all the requirements to enjoy a film but none of the fluff and flash of more expensive theatres. Highly recommended for a date or any romantic get-together.

Alex Mackenzie-Torres

One of my favourite indie theatres when it comes to thoughtul movies. I love their staff, they are nice and attentive and their popcorn and chocolates are out of this world. As most of our theatres in SF of this kind, the place needs some love (ie refurbish). Apart from that this is the place to go for good independent movies.

Marc Chambers

The midnight Rocky Horror shows are an absolute blast.

Aimee Coca

Awesome!

Felix T

Decent cinema

Krystyna Maliniak

One of my favorite movie theatres in the city. Great movies, comfortable seats. There is only one big room, which resembles the old great movie theatres. There is enough room for everybody.

Tiny Mike

Awesome fun neighborhood theater in the old school vain. Great staff and Yummy Popcorn!

Jonathan Tefera Endale

Came here to see The Room. What a experience! I haven't laughed so much in a movie theater in a while. It was almost full.

Paul Jarolimekproner

Good to have old school theatres still operational. Glad it's here

Cynthia Gaedy Davidson

Don't go to see "Rocky Horror Picture Show!" You'll never hear a word or a song. This is audience participation on steroids. UGH!

Matthew Pineda

Great little indie theater. Needs seat upgrades though.

Lili Ricciardi

Rocky Horror Picture show at the Clay it's a San Francisco classic. Definitely recommend the venue and the show!

marilyn west

Precious

Samira Akbari

Such a great place to watch your favorite movie

Robert Tung

Good.

Daniel Bahmani

Wonderful independent theater for watching unique and interesting movies that will never be shown at the mainstream theaters. Kind and friendly staff. Interesting and impactful movies.

Sara Dunegan

Better than Disneyland!! Can't wait to go back!

Sudhir Sohoni

Extremely genuinely portrayed. . Great treat to enjoy.

sandy y

what a room

Meg Ward

Wish the seating was more comfortable, but that's my only complaint

Azar Afif

It's an iconic movie theatre in Fillmore which shows different and european movies. It's not a fancy theatre like amc and those types. I like it a lot and also there are nice and understanding staff.

Thomas Philipps

Doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the newer movie theaters, but it shows films with an independent and art focus and gas great popcorn

katie loughran

I love this theater. It is one of the great theaters left in San Francisco. I go frequently, and the people are so nice and wonderful, and the popcorn and drinks are too. The theatre is beautiful and we should all be supporting these theaters and supporting the movie industry. It is an entirely different experience watching something on netflix vs. sharing the audience experience watching a great movie on a large screen Jeanine Loughran

Daniel Hutchinson

An intimate and simple single screen cinema. I liked the variety of movie posters placed everywhere. It has all the requirements to enjoy a film but none of the fluff and flash of more expensive theatres. Highly recommended for a date or any romantic get-together.

Alex Mackenzie-Torres

One of my favourite indie theatres when it comes to thoughtul movies. I love their staff, they are nice and attentive and their popcorn and chocolates are out of this world. As most of our theatres in SF of this kind, the place needs some love (ie refurbish). Apart from that this is the place to go for good independent movies.

Marc Chambers

The midnight Rocky Horror shows are an absolute blast.

Aimee Coca

Awesome!

Felix T

Decent cinema

Krystyna Maliniak

One of my favorite movie theatres in the city. Great movies, comfortable seats. There is only one big room, which resembles the old great movie theatres. There is enough room for everybody.

Tiny Mike

Awesome fun neighborhood theater in the old school vain. Great staff and Yummy Popcorn!

Jonathan Tefera Endale

Came here to see The Room. What a experience! I haven't laughed so much in a movie theater in a while. It was almost full.

Paul Jarolimekproner

Good to have old school theatres still operational. Glad it's here

Matthew Pineda

Great little indie theater. Needs seat upgrades though.

Lili Ricciardi

Rocky Horror Picture show at the Clay it's a San Francisco classic. Definitely recommend the venue and the show!

Michael Patrick

There are only two single screen theatres remaining in The City. This is the one on Fillmore and coffee and food all around. They do show a lot of foreign films and the one we saw this time was US and Israli. The popcorn is good and the staff great. This photo is from the S-Bucks window.

Jamie Lee

Really nice independent theater! Classic style of cinema with one screen and a lot of low rows with plenty of seating.

Christopher Mercado

The second oldest movie theatre in San Francisco. The walls are filled with old school movie posters. Small, but cozy.

Simon Buret de Longagne

Very cute little old movie theater.

jane arc

Was pretty great up to the point the person at the concession stand misgendered me, and then actually went on to defend that it wasn't actually an offensive thing to do, etc, etc, etc. It makes me wonder exactly where they think the venue is located. Interrobang, interrobang, etcetera.

Paula K

Had a good deal on tickets. Hard to find movies playing there.

P3nut _

Song loving Vincent here pretty good friendly staff

Roger Paul

Support your neighborhood art house theater and see great movies. Real Butter too.

Richard Gervais

Dried up old stale popcorn at an outrageous price aerced with a fake butter substitute but consistantly features a fine selection of good and important films.

Jake Pullman

Seats suck. Shows are awesome.

Jonathan Ford

I have neither liked this place or disliked it. I've seen great films here and have seen some duds. I don't care for it's location,as you're pretty far out of trendy urban civilization if you go here, and in what I'd say is snobville. The screens and everything else in the theater is nice, I;m glad they stuck with the same decorations all these times. I regeret not going to the midnight Rocky Horror Picture show when a crush I had on was in it, ah I bet she was good!

Chris Yarger

Saw the Rocky horror picture show super fun

Olivier Wellmann

Amazing Theater. Just love it. New, cult and Indie film. Got to go!!'

Sara Akridge

Let's do the time Warp again!!

Mary Guilin

Saw "The Room" and met Tommy Wisseau here! It was busy but staff was nice and there was enough leg room for me (I'm 5'9") to sit more than comfortably. Loved that they added another showing when the first one sold out too!

Andrea Carmen

Cute and quaint historic theater in the Fillmore. Great prices. Stop in for a matinee and some popcorn sometime soon!

Preston Hudson

Love seeing The Room at the Clay Theater

Joe Rickson

Nice local movie theater.

Michael Patrick

There are only two single screen theatres remaining in The City. This is the one on Fillmore and coffee and food all around. They do show a lot of foreign films and the one we saw this time was US and Israli. The popcorn is good and the staff great. This photo is from the S-Bucks window.

Jamie Lee

Really nice independent theater! Classic style of cinema with one screen and a lot of low rows with plenty of seating.

Christopher Mercado

The second oldest movie theatre in San Francisco. The walls are filled with old school movie posters. Small, but cozy.

Simon Buret de Longagne

Very cute little old movie theater.

jane arc

Was pretty great up to the point the person at the concession stand misgendered me, and then actually went on to defend that it wasn't actually an offensive thing to do, etc, etc, etc. It makes me wonder exactly where they think the venue is located. Interrobang, interrobang, etcetera.

Paula K

Had a good deal on tickets. Hard to find movies playing there.

P3nut _

Song loving Vincent here pretty good friendly staff

Roger Paul

Support your neighborhood art house theater and see great movies. Real Butter too.

Richard Gervais

Dried up old stale popcorn at an outrageous price aerced with a fake butter substitute but consistantly features a fine selection of good and important films.

Jake Pullman

Seats suck. Shows are awesome.

Jonathan Ford

I have neither liked this place or disliked it. I've seen great films here and have seen some duds. I don't care for it's location,as you're pretty far out of trendy urban civilization if you go here, and in what I'd say is snobville. The screens and everything else in the theater is nice, I;m glad they stuck with the same decorations all these times. I regeret not going to the midnight Rocky Horror Picture show when a crush I had on was in it, ah I bet she was good!

Chris Yarger

Saw the Rocky horror picture show super fun

Olivier Wellmann

Amazing Theater. Just love it. New, cult and Indie film. Got to go!!'

Sara Akridge

Let's do the time Warp again!!

Mary Guilin

Saw "The Room" and met Tommy Wisseau here! It was busy but staff was nice and there was enough leg room for me (I'm 5'9") to sit more than comfortably. Loved that they added another showing when the first one sold out too!

Andrea Carmen

Cute and quaint historic theater in the Fillmore. Great prices. Stop in for a matinee and some popcorn sometime soon!

Preston Hudson

Love seeing The Room at the Clay Theater

Joe Rickson

Nice local movie theater.

Sam Hecht

Great old theater. Limited showings but worth checking out a midnight showing on Saturdays.

CRISTINA GARCIA

I felt itchy the whole movie

Mary Posthuma

I love this wonderful theater!!!

Simon Donovan

Cool place to see a nice film. Specializes in 35mm and other cool aspects for the hipster aficionado. We do like our cool films and this is a non pretentious place to see them. Saw Stop Making Sense. Yeah!

Yann Le Bihan

It reminds me the left bank movie theaters in Paris. Love it!

Rebekah Alessi

We are so lucky to still have this wonderful place in which to see first or sometimes third run movies in a palatial setting and with other people. Went twice in the last three weeks, to see the same movie, Norman, actually. The popcorn is hot and buttery, the tea, spiky and delicious, Nathan's great hot dogs, milk duds! Wow, and matinees are super affordable. Like a synagogue, it's just easier to get close with others around. Go! Go,! Go! Again, I've been going to this place since I was a child. It more than lives up to memories, I take my own girl now. The help is devotedand lovely.

Christian Bogus

"The Room", with the director in person - what a show! Insane! Had the funniest time in a movie theater in a long time ;-)

CAROLE LA POINTE

The Clay is old California with all its charm. The movies it shows are not the usual popular run, but of quality. Saw " Loving Vincent". It was breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you for being there Clay Theater.

Ryan OReilly

Their Midnight showing are a lot of fun

Kathryn Wagner

Old time San Francisco neighborhood theater with (now) very expensive dining and shops all around it. Good popcorn!

Jamie Perry

Such a great (surprisingly large) theater that has consistently awesome showings that you can't find anywhere else! I attended a midnight showing of Howl's Moving Castle with my husband and it was incredibly special to finally see it on the big screen!

Clayton Moraga

Great little neighborhood theater with unique film offerings. Plus Midnight Movies! Theater is clean with comfortable seats and a very good selection at the snack bar.

Jennifer Estevez

Rocky Horror Picture show once a month... Yes please.

SynthPop U.

Very quaint and nice decor. It is a great place to enjoy unique and special movies and entertaunment.

Francis Brown

excellent

Elena Ayala

Old little theater with lots of charm! It is only one room.

lee l

Old theater with many alternative movies.

Jacques Haitkin

Fresh popcorn. Good projection and sound.

Marco Carvalho

Comfortable seating. Great movie selection. Very friendly staff. Don't smell like popcorn deepened in truck oil. Quite nice for adults and families.

Gabor Melli

Classic. Basic.

Sam Hecht

Great old theater. Limited showings but worth checking out a midnight showing on Saturdays.

CRISTINA GARCIA

I felt itchy the whole movie

Simon Donovan

Cool place to see a nice film. Specializes in 35mm and other cool aspects for the hipster aficionado. We do like our cool films and this is a non pretentious place to see them. Saw Stop Making Sense. Yeah!

Yann Le Bihan

It reminds me the left bank movie theaters in Paris. Love it!

Rebekah Alessi

We are so lucky to still have this wonderful place in which to see first or sometimes third run movies in a palatial setting and with other people. Went twice in the last three weeks, to see the same movie, Norman, actually. The popcorn is hot and buttery, the tea, spiky and delicious, Nathan's great hot dogs, milk duds! Wow, and matinees are super affordable. Like a synagogue, it's just easier to get close with others around. Go! Go,! Go! Again, I've been going to this place since I was a child. It more than lives up to memories, I take my own girl now. The help is devotedand lovely.

Christian Bogus

"The Room", with the director in person - what a show! Insane! Had the funniest time in a movie theater in a long time ;-)

CAROLE LA POINTE

The Clay is old California with all its charm. The movies it shows are not the usual popular run, but of quality. Saw " Loving Vincent". It was breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you for being there Clay Theater.

Ryan OReilly

Their Midnight showing are a lot of fun

Kathryn Wagner

Old time San Francisco neighborhood theater with (now) very expensive dining and shops all around it. Good popcorn!

Jamie Perry

Such a great (surprisingly large) theater that has consistently awesome showings that you can't find anywhere else! I attended a midnight showing of Howl's Moving Castle with my husband and it was incredibly special to finally see it on the big screen!

Clayton Moraga

Great little neighborhood theater with unique film offerings. Plus Midnight Movies! Theater is clean with comfortable seats and a very good selection at the snack bar.

Jennifer Estevez

Rocky Horror Picture show once a month... Yes please.

SynthPop U.

Very quaint and nice decor. It is a great place to enjoy unique and special movies and entertaunment.

Francis Brown

excellent

Elena Ayala

Old little theater with lots of charm! It is only one room.

lee l

Old theater with many alternative movies.

Jacques Haitkin

Fresh popcorn. Good projection and sound.

Marco Carvalho

Comfortable seating. Great movie selection. Very friendly staff. Don't smell like popcorn deepened in truck oil. Quite nice for adults and families.

Gabor Melli

Classic. Basic.