I love the Film society and have had only excellent experiences with this theater. I don't care about popcorn and would never downgrade for snacks. I've enjoyed the film options for the most part. So happy to have this in the Rehoboth area. They bring much to the party. read more

I like the independent movies that they show, the theaters typically are smaller and cozy and the staff is friendly. They have by far the worst pop corn that I have had, anywhere!!! read more

It's ridiculous that this delightful theater has so few reviews and poor ones at that. This nonprofit organization brings foreign films, documentaries, and otherwise non-commercial films to the area. Their policies area clearly noted on their website (e.g., not seating patrons once the movie has started). And while I think that policy is a little too strict, it is clearly stated. They have a fantastic closed-captioning device that you use at your seat for the hearing impaired. It worked so much better than the typical headphones you get at other performing arts venues. I applaud them for having this technology! Tickets are reasonably priced (especially compared to commercial movie theaters), the concessions are ridiculously inexpensive, and the volunteers are helpful. The venue is scrupulously maintained - no sticky floors or messy bathrooms here. Cheers to the Cinema Art Theater - thank you for doing what you do! read more

I love this little theater! Many times at the end of the movie, one of the staff has info and interesting tidbits of this film! Staff is nice and informative! They have been pro-active during Covid. Many of their films are thought provoking for further dialogues. The acting is superb. They are a non-profit and worthy of your support.... Do support the "little guys" ~ You will be happy you did. read more

Operated by the Rehoboth Film Festival people, (http://www.rehobothfilm.com/calendar.html), this is the theater you want to visit to see film festivals, Oscar nominees, and phenomenal indie films. If you join the Rehoboth Film Festival organization, you are not just supporting the arts, but you'll also get a discount on your tickets. But while you're at it- remember that this is a non profit- please treat it like you would a friend's living room- keep your feet off the furniture, and don't litter! Keep it spotless for all of us to enjoy! read more

Cinema Art Theater - The newly opened location behind the Wawa. - Cinema Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

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So, I am visiting OC for the weekend as a brief getaway while directing a very difficult play about the Holocaust for my university, where I serve as the Department Chair. Today, the weather is horrible, and I even saw that there were travel advisories for the region. However, I wanted to see the documentary being screened about cancer research. So I drove from 62nd Street in OC to Rehoboth to see their 2PM showing--their only showing incidentally. It was 2:02 PM when I arrived at the door. I was not 2 minutes late because I intended to be rude to the other patrons. I was 2 minutes late because I needed to drive safely in gale force winds and pummeling rain. There were at least 5 other cars in the parking lot, so it does not appear that many people braved the horrible weather to come out for this showing. A young man came to the door, pretentious as all get out, and promptly told me to go away, since they did not seat patrons who were late. I told him that I had been driving in terrible conditions for over an hour and needed to be careful, which cost me a few minutes. He again told me to go away rather rudely and said, "The other patrons made it in time!" while closing the door in my face. You know, right now I am back in my condo watching emergency vehicles barrel down the road. This prompted me to write this review. It's bad out there! I understand late seating rules. What is my profession? I am a Chair of a Theatre Department for a major university. Years ago I was the House Manager for a Theatre Center that held a five show season in 4 different theatres--20 shows per season. Many of our shows barred late seating, dependent upon the director's wishes. However, we ALWAYS recognized when exceptions due to inclement weather were needed. Today in OC, MD and Rehoboth Beach, DE, there should have been one of those exception days in place. I drove over an hour due to the horrendous weather to get to a documentary I really wanted to see for personal reasons. I was turned away rudely while standing in the wind and rain. Then I drove over one hour back in the terrible weather, wasting my day and risking an accident. I began my theatre directing career over 30 years ago. In all my 30 years, I have never turned away a patron in a bad weather situation. I have also never wished an arts institution fail or go out of business. Today, considering the way I was treated by Cinema Art House, I sincerely hope they either learn to treat their patrons with empathy and respect or they fail! read more

It was my first time visiting this theater today. It only held about 35 seats. Sold out so it was like riding on an airline with everyone squeezed together. You need to get your tickets on-line to get a seat because of the small theater. I drove down there last week and was turned away because the movie was sold out. It is the only place to see these type of movies with and hour and a half of where I live (Dover) but I don't plan on making the effort to see a movie there in the near future. :-( read more