Reviews of Bethel Cinema (Movie Theater)

Bakrkhie Bartlett

It seems that they only show limited release movies. I really love the sleepy, small town charm it has. It's always refreshing to go to a place that isn't AMC Danbury theater. The employees were very kind and helpful. Overall, a great experience. I will definitely be going back.

Joanne Hunter

They show all art films!

Glenn Polin

A small four screen somewhat cramped independent theater showing excellent movies. The seats are narrow. When it is a big movie night and the restaurant next door is busy parking spaces are very limited. There is a parking lot on the side street you can park at in in the evening. The theater has independent food and drink selections as well! Lots of choices of teas ans various baked goods and cookies. Go there to see a great movie that you cannot see in a big multiplex. Arrive ahead of time and buy your ticket head of time if it is a big movie night as seats are limited.

DJ Williams

Fun

Nick Nardo

Thank G_d there is an alternative to mainstream Hollywood... stuff.

Lauren Gillespie

Great place, they have my flavors of ice cream/gelato. It has a really cool old school vibe to it

Janet Farella

Nice small little theater!

Kevin Meaney

The ticket sales guy is a dead ringer for Steve Buscemi!

Irene Kaye

An excellent venue for independent, foreign and first run mainstream films. A comfortable place to enjoy films away from the crowds and noisy chatter of the local multiplex. And, what makes Bethel Cinema even more attractive is ticket prices at peak times are lower than the multiplex. What more can you ask for? It'seems Bethel Cinema all the way.

Nice Guy

The 90s is alive in Bethel.

Anoel .

Like it there.

Maria C. Oertel

They have Gelato & they show Sundance films

Donna Stevens

Best theater around. Real butter on popcorn. Fresh baked goods. Engaging and happy staff.

Michael Carpenter

Shows the best in indie films. Good snacks and drinks served (including coffee!).

Anne Emerson

A favorite venue of mine, great atmosphere, comfortable, intimate viewing experience. It's terrific!

Sally Budde

Sweet old movie theater showing some great movies!!

Larry Pieniazek

Charming and quaint, shows a mixture of mainstream and indy features. 4 screens total, all quite intimate. The staff is friendly and laid back. If small screen sizes don't bother you (you can sit quite close) this is an awesome place. Priced a bit less than the major chains too.

Joanne Hunter

They show all art films!

Glenn Polin

A small four screen somewhat cramped independent theater showing excellent movies. The seats are narrow. When it is a big movie night and the restaurant next door is busy parking spaces are very limited. There is a parking lot on the side street you can park at in in the evening. The theater has independent food and drink selections as well! Lots of choices of teas ans various baked goods and cookies. Go there to see a great movie that you cannot see in a big multiplex. Arrive ahead of time and buy your ticket head of time if it is a big movie night as seats are limited.

DJ Williams

Fun

Nick Nardo

Thank G_d there is an alternative to mainstream Hollywood... stuff.

Lauren Gillespie

Great place, they have my flavors of ice cream/gelato. It has a really cool old school vibe to it

Janet Farella

Nice small little theater!

Kevin Meaney

The ticket sales guy is a dead ringer for Steve Buscemi!

Irene Kaye

An excellent venue for independent, foreign and first run mainstream films. A comfortable place to enjoy films away from the crowds and noisy chatter of the local multiplex. And, what makes Bethel Cinema even more attractive is ticket prices at peak times are lower than the multiplex. What more can you ask for? It'seems Bethel Cinema all the way.

Nice Guy

The 90s is alive in Bethel.

Anoel

Like it there.

Maria C. Oertel

They have Gelato & they show Sundance films

Michael Carpenter

Shows the best in indie films. Good snacks and drinks served (including coffee!).

Anne Emerson

A favorite venue of mine, great atmosphere, comfortable, intimate viewing experience. It's terrific!

Larry Pieniazek

Charming and quaint, shows a mixture of mainstream and indy features. 4 screens total, all quite intimate. The staff is friendly and laid back. If small screen sizes don't bother you (you can sit quite close) this is an awesome place. Priced a bit less than the major chains too.

Jeffrey Huntington

If your in this part of Connecticut and your used to the good films (like in NYC and Boston) that go beyond the sope of the typical suburban population mindset, this is where you need to go. I will be supporting this cinema after having seen "Inequality for All" earlier today. When the light go on, you don't want to leave the theater thinking you wasted your time.

Anita Wood

Although it takes about twenty-five minutes to get to, I do prefer the Bethel Cinema to the multiplexes in Danbury. Cozy and retro, the Bethel Cinema offers the same first-run movies at similar ticket prices, but the venue is more desirable for its intimacy than the huge multi-cinemas. Parking is an issue, however, which is why this venue didn't get five stars. The lot is tiny and ill-constructed, and it is shared with a popular restaurant. I've had difficulty getting in and out. Finally, the refreshment stand reminds me of the former Towne Theater in Pennsylvania that I frequented as a kid in the 1950s and 1960s.

Nicole Torma

Cute, cozy, friendly

Arlen Stabbe

Good place to beat the crowds. They usually have good indie and smaller movies. They also have gelato

Robert La Valle

Not only is the Bethel Cinema an escape from the hoopla of the mega movie theaters with their 10 gigantic screens and mindless noise of commercial successes, it is a venue that (mostly) promotes art films that are created from the heart that speak to the heart. "A movie theater with a conscience"

douglas conrad

Higher quality snacks. Polite and considerate staff. Bring lots of money.

Darcey O'Donoghue

If you seek an alternative to the soulless multiplex, but eschew the pretensions of the "art house", then Bethel Cinema is for you! No blockbusters here, just a choice of first-run films in four small theaters; some--but not all--a bit off-the-beaten-track, one sure to fit your mood du jour. Plenty of foreign flicks you'd not find outside of the big cities, but don't worry if you hate subtitles--you'll find you have a choice. Thought-provoking? Feel-good? Seriously quirky? Just looking for something NOT featuring Jennifer Aniston? Look no further! All this AND home-made goodies at the concession stand (plus the option of butter & salt in the middle of your bag of popcorn!)--what's not to like? Oh, and bargain nights to save a couple bucks on the price of admission...I love this place!

Thomas Lesko

Independent house with great movies

Jrf

Real BUTTER for corn. Tasty

Claire Whittemore

No blockbusters, just indie and Oscar buzz material, a quality that can also be reflected in their popcorn. Not your typical half-stale, fake butter coated garbage but freshly popped with real melted butter. It's amazing. The popcorn sizes are excellent, though I'd recommend going up in drink size. Other food options include chocolate covered pretzels, cookies and brownies, and gelato. Yes, gelato. I've never had the gelato, but I respect that it's an option. The theater also draws in a great crowd, usually all old people, which is always more preferable than kids, and they seem to have a certain air of harsh judgement, like they're film critics themselves, so when they clap at the end, you know it was a good movie. 5 stars.

Sherri Axcell

I love our little town movie theater! It may not have fancy reclining seats but it has great movies at a reasonable price, plus real butter for the popcorn

frank princevalli

Nice, small old fashion theater. Seats could be a little better. Great food stand. And gelatto too !!!!

David Cooper

Quant small local theater. They show a lot of indie films and movies that you may not find elsewhere. Not the place to go see an action movie because the screens are small and the audio equipment is not on par with large theatres. If you are looking for indie, smaller releases, or documentaries this is the place to go.

Mark LoGiurato

Nice boutique theatre with indy movies as well as new.

Carlos Rodriguez

How fortunate I am to live in a town that has a lovely local cinema showing (mainly) arthouse and independent film. Add to this fact that the selection of baked goods, gelato, snacks and beverages is so wide-ranging and delightful and you have a true local treasure. Don't ever change or leave, Bethel Cinema...!

J T FAIRCHILD

Very good .. Good advice for my instrument needs ...

shaneika71 .

Cozy and clean,the best part is getting a free movie poster when movie is over.

John Dresch

Love this movie theater

Steven Silver

Saw RGB. Fabulous independent movie theater.

Joyce Mitchell

To see a fine film, I drive to this great theater. They have an attached excellent and creative restau rant as well.

Bp Perfido

Great Place...cozy and great Flicks@@@@

Andy Crespo

Quaint theatre; good old fashioned popcorn made with REAL butter. Concession prices are affordable and customer service is top-notch!

JD Shuman

Small screen theater larger can be found in most homes. Concessions were unique in the fact they were homemade.

Steve C

The only place in town to see indie movies. Generally very busy, so either go to a matinee or show up early.

Patricia Hood

Unique small town cinema... local jewel.

Vladimir Schwindeman

i love it but if they had more kids movies that would be amazig

Jeffrey Huntington

If your in this part of Connecticut and your used to the good films (like in NYC and Boston) that go beyond the sope of the typical suburban population mindset, this is where you need to go. I will be supporting this cinema after having seen "Inequality for All" earlier today. When the light go on, you don't want to leave the theater thinking you wasted your time.

Anita Wood

Although it takes about twenty-five minutes to get to, I do prefer the Bethel Cinema to the multiplexes in Danbury. Cozy and retro, the Bethel Cinema offers the same first-run movies at similar ticket prices, but the venue is more desirable for its intimacy than the huge multi-cinemas. Parking is an issue, however, which is why this venue didn't get five stars. The lot is tiny and ill-constructed, and it is shared with a popular restaurant. I've had difficulty getting in and out. Finally, the refreshment stand reminds me of the former Towne Theater in Pennsylvania that I frequented as a kid in the 1950s and 1960s.

Nicole Torma

Cute, cozy, friendly

Arlen Stabbe

Good place to beat the crowds. They usually have good indie and smaller movies. They also have gelato

Robert La Valle

Not only is the Bethel Cinema an escape from the hoopla of the mega movie theaters with their 10 gigantic screens and mindless noise of commercial successes, it is a venue that (mostly) promotes art films that are created from the heart that speak to the heart. "A movie theater with a conscience"

douglas conrad

Higher quality snacks. Polite and considerate staff. Bring lots of money.

Darcey O'Donoghue

If you seek an alternative to the soulless multiplex, but eschew the pretensions of the "art house", then Bethel Cinema is for you! No blockbusters here, just a choice of first-run films in four small theaters; some--but not all--a bit off-the-beaten-track, one sure to fit your mood du jour. Plenty of foreign flicks you'd not find outside of the big cities, but don't worry if you hate subtitles--you'll find you have a choice. Thought-provoking? Feel-good? Seriously quirky? Just looking for something NOT featuring Jennifer Aniston? Look no further! All this AND home-made goodies at the concession stand (plus the option of butter & salt in the middle of your bag of popcorn!)--what's not to like? Oh, and bargain nights to save a couple bucks on the price of admission...I love this place!

Thomas Lesko

Independent house with great movies

Jrf

Real BUTTER for corn. Tasty

Claire Whittemore

No blockbusters, just indie and Oscar buzz material, a quality that can also be reflected in their popcorn. Not your typical half-stale, fake butter coated garbage but freshly popped with real melted butter. It's amazing. The popcorn sizes are excellent, though I'd recommend going up in drink size. Other food options include chocolate covered pretzels, cookies and brownies, and gelato. Yes, gelato. I've never had the gelato, but I respect that it's an option. The theater also draws in a great crowd, usually all old people, which is always more preferable than kids, and they seem to have a certain air of harsh judgement, like they're film critics themselves, so when they clap at the end, you know it was a good movie. 5 stars.

Sherri Axcell

I love our little town movie theater! It may not have fancy reclining seats but it has great movies at a reasonable price, plus real butter for the popcorn

David Cooper

Quant small local theater. They show a lot of indie films and movies that you may not find elsewhere. Not the place to go see an action movie because the screens are small and the audio equipment is not on par with large theatres. If you are looking for indie, smaller releases, or documentaries this is the place to go.

Mark LoGiurato

Nice boutique theatre with indy movies as well as new.

Carlos Rodriguez

How fortunate I am to live in a town that has a lovely local cinema showing (mainly) arthouse and independent film. Add to this fact that the selection of baked goods, gelato, snacks and beverages is so wide-ranging and delightful and you have a true local treasure. Don't ever change or leave, Bethel Cinema...!

J T FAIRCHILD

Very good .. Good advice for my instrument needs ...

shaneika71

Cozy and clean,the best part is getting a free movie poster when movie is over.

John Dresch

Love this movie theater

Steven Silver

Saw RGB. Fabulous independent movie theater.

Joyce Mitchell

To see a fine film, I drive to this great theater. They have an attached excellent and creative restau rant as well.

Bp Perfido

Great Place...cozy and great Flicks@@@@

Andy Crespo

Quaint theatre; good old fashioned popcorn made with REAL butter. Concession prices are affordable and customer service is top-notch!

JD Shuman

Small screen theater larger can be found in most homes. Concessions were unique in the fact they were homemade.

Steve C

The only place in town to see indie movies. Generally very busy, so either go to a matinee or show up early.

Patricia Hood

Unique small town cinema... local jewel.

Vladimir Schwindeman

i love it but if they had more kids movies that would be amazig

Rocky Palmer

Nice 4 screen art house. One of the nice things about Bethel, CT

Brian Collins

Great local theater with the better movies. Cadiz is a fabulous restaurant next door so dinner and a movie couldn't be easier. Highly recommend you try both.

Laura Meyer

Such a sweet theater and they always have the best independent films as well as more mainstream ones.

Scott E. Baylow

Great Cinema!

Richard Frisch

Nice, offbeat movie house

Roberto Sicconi

Cozy theater, excellent to enjoy memorable non-box-office movies

karen Cheney

First time visit. 5 stars for the movie selection (saw Lion - highly recommended, very moving) but 2 stars for the theater. While the theater is somewhat charming, the seats are very confining and uncomfortable (I am an average size female).and are packed very close. I left with a leg cramp. The screen is low and I had to constantly struggle to read the subtitles because the head of the man in front of me was blocking my view. The snack bar is over priced, and so are the tickets for the lack of comfort and room.

Don Cam

This is a great place to spend your time at the movies! The staff is always delightful and the popcorn is really good (with REAL butter). They show some films not shown anywhere else around which we really appreciate. J & K

John J

Love this place. Tiny but full of character! Great selection of interesting art and off beat films.

Fred DeNigris

Great local theater showing current and independent films. You can get freshly popped popcorn with real butter. What a treat!

Kevin Gaddis

This is the best theater in the area... love it, love the staff.

david schoenberg

A alternative, cosy little theater in Bethel

Arthur Giglio

Great little find! Amazing snack bar, very clean. Small theaters but so well set up you don't even notice it.

Wendy Cahill

A great little independent theater!

clay winters

The only place to good for a movie Snack bar second to none

Ryan Wikane

Great small independent theatre with a great selection of movies and a low price.

Walter Lipman

Reasonably priced, the only house showing "Won't You Be My Neighbor" in my neck of the woods.

Teresa //www.etsy.com/shop/TandBrie

Love it!

Tony Iorfino

Awesome little theater. Great staff. Great movies.

Hillary Liechty

Everyone who works here is so nice!

Laureen L Curry

My home away from home: small, cozy and never wrong in selecting the best films:,what's not to love? Still hoping they find a restaurant more closely resembling the organicity of their culture. One day.

Robert Ferri

With the exception of terrible parking the experience was quite enjoyable. Where you can and can not park is too complicated.

Gasper Pecorella

Nice theater ,friendly service ,stale popcorn although brownie and lemon gingerbread were delicious

Campbell McClintock

My favorite movie theater! Cozy vibes, friendly staff, and great selection of independent and noteworthy films.

John Amato

Independent theater that shows documentaries, small releases, and Independent films. Good prices for tickets and concessions, fresh made popcorn with real butter and a nice selection of fresh baked items. Support independent theaters.

Nadia Marino

I love it just the rarity of food you can have ice cream and everything else small parking lot but is worth everything and the price is right small movie theater by great lot of old people

Paul Leddy

Comfy, friendly, good ice cream and food options, treats. Spacious bathrooms.

Rocky Palmer

Nice 4 screen art house. One of the nice things about Bethel, CT

Brian Collins

Great local theater with the better movies. Cadiz is a fabulous restaurant next door so dinner and a movie couldn't be easier. Highly recommend you try both.

Laura Meyer

Such a sweet theater and they always have the best independent films as well as more mainstream ones.

Scott E. Baylow

Great Cinema!

Richard Frisch

Nice, offbeat movie house

Roberto Sicconi

Cozy theater, excellent to enjoy memorable non-box-office movies

karen Cheney

First time visit. 5 stars for the movie selection (saw Lion - highly recommended, very moving) but 2 stars for the theater. While the theater is somewhat charming, the seats are very confining and uncomfortable (I am an average size female).and are packed very close. I left with a leg cramp. The screen is low and I had to constantly struggle to read the subtitles because the head of the man in front of me was blocking my view. The snack bar is over priced, and so are the tickets for the lack of comfort and room.

Don Cam

This is a great place to spend your time at the movies! The staff is always delightful and the popcorn is really good (with REAL butter). They show some films not shown anywhere else around which we really appreciate. J & K

John J

Love this place. Tiny but full of character! Great selection of interesting art and off beat films.

Kevin Gaddis

This is the best theater in the area... love it, love the staff.

david schoenberg

A alternative, cosy little theater in Bethel

Arthur Giglio

Great little find! Amazing snack bar, very clean. Small theaters but so well set up you don't even notice it.

Wendy Cahill

A great little independent theater!

clay winters

The only place to good for a movie Snack bar second to none

Ryan Wikane

Great small independent theatre with a great selection of movies and a low price.

Walter Lipman

Reasonably priced, the only house showing "Won't You Be My Neighbor" in my neck of the woods.

Teresa //www.etsy.com/shop/TandBrie

Love it!

Tony Iorfino

Awesome little theater. Great staff. Great movies.

Hillary Liechty

Everyone who works here is so nice!

Laureen L Curry

My home away from home: small, cozy and never wrong in selecting the best films:,what's not to love? Still hoping they find a restaurant more closely resembling the organicity of their culture. One day.

Gasper Pecorella

Nice theater ,friendly service ,stale popcorn although brownie and lemon gingerbread were delicious

Campbell McClintock

My favorite movie theater! Cozy vibes, friendly staff, and great selection of independent and noteworthy films.

John Amato

Independent theater that shows documentaries, small releases, and Independent films. Good prices for tickets and concessions, fresh made popcorn with real butter and a nice selection of fresh baked items. Support independent theaters.

Nadia Marino

I love it just the rarity of food you can have ice cream and everything else small parking lot but is worth everything and the price is right small movie theater by great lot of old people

Paul Leddy

Comfy, friendly, good ice cream and food options, treats. Spacious bathrooms.

Sal Colarusso

Nice little neighborhood theatre clean and well kept with friendly staff and well stocked "snack bar"

Romana Wuest

The fact is, it was great.

Anne-Margaret Emerson

Excellent venue, intimate venue, my favorite venue.

Buck Hunter

Our favorite "small" theater. Great treats, great movies, and friendly service.

Alan A

Yes its a charming small town theatre. Yes the staff are friendly and helpful and not like the big local chain. Yes the snacks are better than normal and the cookies are really good. Yes they have a different selection of indie movies. But the theatres are small and cramped. The screens aren't that large and you are looking up to the screen. So its really not the place to see any movie when you need to immerse yourself in it.

alden cushman

Love this small town old style movie theater. Relatively small theaters and screens but great snack and candy.

Tom Sullivan

Great theater. Always showing unique Indie films in a great enviroment.

John Doe

Great selection of independent films in Connecticut!

Marina Machado Gonçalves

Filmes desatualizados

James Cooper

Great selection of indie, and major studio releases. The employees are wonderful. It’s always a treat. Great snack bar as well. Also, located in Bethel: very hip little town with great local eats and drinks.

douglas banik

Great little theater if the movie you want to see does not require a big screen. Real butter on the popcorn and delicious baked goods. Friendly staff.

Patricia Curtin

Very cool snack bar!! They serve Gelato, and have a very special and eclectic spice and sesoning flavor bar to customize your own popcorn

thomas olson

Nice place for best movies. Popcorn made on site

Jobee

Great place, great movies, great staff, great snacks. One of my favorite small, independent cinemas in the country. Love its charm

Colin Harrison

A cultural icon for this small town. Films that will not be seen elsewhere within 60 miles. The place to go to avoid blockbusters and to find great film making.

SANDRA NICHOLS

Nice place. Ok movie

Calvin Lee

Nice and small community theater

Romana Wuest

The fact is, it was great.

Anne-Margaret Emerson

Excellent venue, intimate venue, my favorite venue.

Alan A

Yes its a charming small town theatre. Yes the staff are friendly and helpful and not like the big local chain. Yes the snacks are better than normal and the cookies are really good. Yes they have a different selection of indie movies. But the theatres are small and cramped. The screens aren't that large and you are looking up to the screen. So its really not the place to see any movie when you need to immerse yourself in it.

alden cushman

Love this small town old style movie theater. Relatively small theaters and screens but great snack and candy.

Tom Sullivan

Great theater. Always showing unique Indie films in a great enviroment.

John Doe

Great selection of independent films in Connecticut!

Marina Machado Gonçalves

Filmes desatualizados

James Cooper

Great selection of indie, and major studio releases. The employees are wonderful. It’s always a treat. Great snack bar as well. Also, located in Bethel: very hip little town with great local eats and drinks.

douglas banik

Great little theater if the movie you want to see does not require a big screen. Real butter on the popcorn and delicious baked goods. Friendly staff.

Patricia Curtin

Very cool snack bar!! They serve Gelato, and have a very special and eclectic spice and sesoning flavor bar to customize your own popcorn

thomas olson

Nice place for best movies. Popcorn made on site

Jobee

Great place, great movies, great staff, great snacks. One of my favorite small, independent cinemas in the country. Love its charm

Colin Harrison

A cultural icon for this small town. Films that will not be seen elsewhere within 60 miles. The place to go to avoid blockbusters and to find great film making.

SANDRA NICHOLS

Nice place. Ok movie

Calvin Lee

Nice and small community theater