London Cinemas

Discover 74 cinemas across London. Currently showing 4502 upcoming screenings from blockbusters to art house, repertory, and independent films. Updated daily.

ArtHouse Crouch End

Crouch End, N8 9BT

Community single-screen cinema in Crouch End.

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96

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Barbican Cinema

Barbican, EC2Y 8DS

Part of Europe's largest arts centre. International cinema and director retrospectives.

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66

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Bertha DocHouse

Bloomsbury, WC1N 1AW

UK's only year-round documentary cinema, inside Curzon Bloomsbury but programmed independently.

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36

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BFI IMAX

Waterloo, SE1 8XR

The UK's largest IMAX screen.

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36

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BFI Southbank

South Bank, SE1 8XT

The UK's leading repertory cinema, home to seasons, retrospectives, and restorations.

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419

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Castle Cinema

Hackney, E9 6DA

Community cinema in a converted former church.

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103

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Castle Sidcup

Sidcup, DA14 6NJ

Community cinema in Sidcup.

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114

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Cine Lumiere

South Kensington, SW7 2DT

French and European arthouse cinema at Institut Français.

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339

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Clapham Picturehouse

Clapham, SW4 7UL

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76

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Close-Up Cinema

Shoreditch, E1 6HR

Intimate single-screen cinema in Shoreditch specializing in repertory.

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40

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Coldharbour Blue

Loughborough Junction, SE24 0HN

Independent cinema in Brixton. New releases, art-house, classics and documentaries.

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16

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Crouch End Picturehouse

Crouch End, N8 8HP

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55

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Curzon Aldgate

Aldgate, E1 8FA

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5

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Curzon Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury, WC1H 8AG

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51

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Curzon Camden

Camden, NW1 8QP

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18

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Curzon Hoxton

Hoxton, N1 6NU

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6

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Curzon Kingston

Kingston, KT2 5BW

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36

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Curzon Mayfair

Mayfair, W1J 7SH

Historic single-screen cinema.

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15

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Curzon Richmond

Richmond, TW9 1NE

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10

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Curzon Soho

Soho, W1D 5DY

Curzon's flagship Soho venue.

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7

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Curzon Victoria

Victoria, SW1E 5JA

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30

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Curzon Wimbledon

Wimbledon, SW19 8YA

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12

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Deptford Cinema

3

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Ealing Picturehouse

Ealing, W5 2PA

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96

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East Dulwich Picturehouse

East Dulwich, SE22 8EW

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67

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Electric Cinema Portobello

Notting Hill, W11 2ED

One of Britain's oldest cinemas (1910) with luxury seating.

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Electric Cinema White City

White City, W12 7SL

Luxury cinema at Television Centre with sofas, armchairs, and beds.

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Everyman at The Whiteley

Bayswater, W2 4YN

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16

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Everyman Baker Street

Marylebone, W1U 6AG

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3

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Everyman Barnet

Barnet, EN5 5SJ

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37

screenings

Everyman Belsize Park

Belsize Park, NW3 4QG

Historic Art Deco cinema.

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8

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Everyman Borough Yards

Borough, SE1 9PH

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10

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Everyman Brentford

Brentford, TW8 8GR

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27

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Everyman Broadgate

Liverpool Street, EC2M 2QS

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15

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Everyman Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf, E14 5NY

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12

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Everyman Chelsea

Chelsea, SW3 3TD

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12

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Everyman Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace, SE19 2AE

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20

screenings

Everyman Hampstead

Hampstead, NW3 1QE

Historic Hampstead cinema.

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15

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Everyman King's Cross

King's Cross, N1C 4AG

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15

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Everyman Maida Vale

Maida Vale, W9 1TT

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6

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Everyman Muswell Hill

Muswell Hill, N10 3TD

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31

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Everyman Stratford International

Stratford, E20 1GL

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15

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Finsbury Park Picturehouse

Finsbury Park, N4 3FP

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96

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Garden Cinema

Covent Garden, WC2B 5PQ

Beautiful single-screen independent cinema with Art Deco design.

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205

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Genesis Cinema

Mile End, E1 4UJ

Independent East London cinema with eclectic programming.

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35

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Good Shepherd Studios

Leytonstone, E11 3DR

Community and creative space in Leytonstone hosting pop-up cinema and film club screenings.

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0

screenings

Greenwich Picturehouse

Greenwich, SE10 9HB

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75

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Hackney Picturehouse

Hackney, E8 1EJ

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65

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Ibraaz

Fitzrovia, W1W 7SS

Fitzrovia arts centre for art and ideas from the global majority; screenings run in its Minassa screening room.

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3

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Institute of Contemporary Arts

St James's, SW1Y 5AH

Institute of Contemporary Arts cinema. Cutting-edge and avant-garde cinema.

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109

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JW3

Finchley Road, NW3 6ET

Jewish community centre on Finchley Road with a single-screen cinema (Spektrix ticketing).

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36

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Metroland Studios

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Olympic Studios

Barnes, SW13 9HL

Cinema in the legendary Olympic recording studios building.

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88

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Peckhamplex

Peckham, SE15 4ST

Community-focused cinema with affordable tickets.

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85

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Phoenix Cinema

East Finchley, N2 9PJ

One of the oldest purpose-built cinemas in the UK (1910).

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22

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Picturehouse Central

West End, W1D 7DH

Picturehouse's flagship West End venue.

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103

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Prince Charles Cinema

Leicester Square, WC2H 7BY

London's legendary repertory cinema. Home to sing-alongs, marathons, and the best double bills.

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680

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Project Loop

Haggerston, N1 5QJ

Canal-side project space in Haggerston hosting occasional film programmes and residencies.

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0

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Regent Street Cinema

West End, W1B 2HW

Birthplace of British cinema (1896). Only UK cinema with 16mm/35mm/Super8/4K projection.

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21

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Rio Cinema

Dalston, E8 2PB

East London's beloved Art Deco cinema.

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107

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Riverside Studios

Hammersmith, W6 9BN

Arts centre with cinema, theatre, and performance spaces.

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127

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Screen on the Green

Islington, N1 0PH

Iconic Islington single-screen cinema.

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12

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SET Social

Peckham, SE15 4NP

Not-for-profit arts and social club in Peckham run by the charity SET; hosts regular film nights and the annual SET Film Festival.

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0

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The Arzner

Bermondsey, SE1 3UN

London's LGBTQ+ cinema and bar in Bermondsey Square, named after director Dorothy Arzner.

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40

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The Chiswick Cinema

Chiswick, W4 1SH

Boutique five-screen cinema on Chiswick High Road (opened 2021). INDY platform.

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137

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The Cinema Museum

Kennington, SE11 4TH

Volunteer-run venue in the former Lambeth workhouse; 35mm, silent, repertory + Kennington Bioscope evenings.

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23

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The David Lean Cinema

Croydon, CR9 1ET

Named after the legendary British director, showing classics and curated seasons.

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47

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The Gate

Notting Hill, W11 3JE

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42

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The Horse Hospital

Bloomsbury, WC1N 1JD

Underground arts venue in a Grade II listed stable; experimental film, counterculture and avant-garde programming.

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1

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The Lexi Cinema

Kensal Rise, NW10 3JU

Social enterprise cinema - 100% of profits go to charity.

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96

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The Nickel

Islington, N1 1RQ

Boutique cinema with restaurant and bar.

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52

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The Nickel

Islington, N1 1RQ

53

screenings

The Ritzy

Brixton, SW2 1JG

Historic Brixton cinema.

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93

screenings

West Norwood Picturehouse

West Norwood, SE27 9NX

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54

screenings

Frequently Asked Questions

What cinemas are in London?

London has 74 major cinemas including ArtHouse Crouch End, Barbican Cinema, Bertha DocHouse, BFI IMAX, BFI Southbank, and more. These venues show everything from blockbusters to art house, repertory, and independent films.

What is the best cinema in London?

London's top cinemas include BFI Southbank (the UK's leading film institution), Prince Charles Cinema (known for repertory and cult films), and the ICA Cinema (experimental and art house). The best choice depends on your taste in films.

Where can I watch classic films in London?

For classic and repertory films, visit BFI Southbank, Prince Charles Cinema, or The Garden Cinema. These venues regularly screen restored classics, cult favourites, and retrospectives.

Visit each cinema's website for booking and more details.