My first visit to the Heights was great. I've been wanting to check it out for a while now as I generally love movies and the charm of the older theaters. The staff were really nice and warmly welcomed me! I purchased my tickets at the theater as well as popcorn, matinee price was $10, not bad. There is only 1 screen at this theater. Seats were fairly comfortable - reminds me of the former Main Theater seats. The policy trailer was even entertaining. It wasn't too busy when I went so parking was very easy. Generally worth checking out movies here! read more

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The theater has an organist playing prior to showing movies. The seats are comfortable and the furnishings are from when theaters were elegantly decorated. The place is clean, friendly staff, and munchies. The sound is excellent. Worth the drive for a date or unique older films showings. Love this place. read more

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Just a really great locally owned theater that keeps its simple and reminds us that true entertainment is not on our phones. Free parking nearby. Good popcorn and if DQ is open next door, you can bring it in. read more

Found out about this place through a coworker. He mentioned the organ and I was sold. Checked the website for showings and saw they were doing the Shining on the day before Halloween. What a perfect movie!! Made the mistake of waiting to buy tickets and they sold out... but they added a second day! The whole theater is open seating so if you want the best spot, maybe arrive at least 15 minutes early. And if you go in the summer, you can bring in DQ from next door. But in the winter, it is in fact closed. I would recommend this as a classic thing to do in Minnesota! Check parking before so you know where NOT to park - I guess the church nearby is very specific about it. read more

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This amazing treasure is so beautiful restored. There is an organ that still plays. The guy entertained us with Christmas music The decor, comfortable chairs and great popcorn are a plus. read more

A super cool, old theater with limited showings. The staff working the front was friendly, and the popcorn was great. The seats inside were clean, soft, and bouncy (if you end up checking it out, you'll get what I'm talking about when I say bouncy). The image and sound quality were acceptable. Parking was easy on the side of the building. Also, you can buy your tickets at the theater or online, so you have options. Overall, I'd come back to watch more~ read more

I am lucky enough to live only a few blocks from here so my husband and I walk to a movie every few months. We saw the new Dune here and what an experience! I love that they have new movies sometimes and I love the special events they have. Be careful though because they sometimes sell out, I saw The Shining here last fall and it was packed! So much fun to be amidst other theater lovers. The chairs could be more comfortable but the aisles are spacious so there's plenty of room to walk by with your snacks. Such a beautiful space! There are vegan cookies to choose from which I super appreciate. The butter is real butter so we have to get our popcorn plain and I wish it was better - you can't be perfect all the time. 4.75/5 read more

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A little ashamed to admit growing up in the Blaine area Sunday was my first time in the much loved Heights Theater!! It did not disappoint! Parking was easy w their small lot on the south side of the building. The owners also own the Dairy Queen next door so you can get something there and bring it in to the theater! There is a large comfortable lobby complete w having to pass by an old time-y ticket window. The seating was comfortable and sound was great. The lobby also has a few old movie posters and an old...old movie camera! Thanks Heights Theater for a great movie experience! read more

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This theater is so cool! It's a sweet neighborhood theater with a vintage vibe. I've been to several movies here and they have a great mix of old and current ones. The best experience I've had is their annually showing of White Christmas. You can go see an organ player for 30 minutes before the show. Then there is a jazz singer, jingle bells sing along and finally the movie itself. It's a really fun few hours. read more

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Beautiful, unique, historic, and fun. This theater offers some real gems for special screening and hosts some fun events. The audience is like a special community. Highly recommend! read more

This theater is a true gem. The iconic classic theater sign had always drawn our attention and we finally had the opportunity to attend their holiday White Christmas showing this year. 10/10 recommend it - We were blown away by the classy experience. First, I was on crutches so a gentleman opened the door for us as we entered. We entered the lobby and were warmly greeted by their staff. A piano serenaded the lobby in the background, really setting the mood. They were extremely accommodating and welcoming. Snacks and refreshments are available, which was a nice touch. We sat down early and just took in the vintage theater vibe, and we were greeted by a gentleman who started telling us about the organ and showing us pics of all the different mechanisms it had access to (drums, trumpets, and so much more!). Turns out he was the guy who maintains the organ, and it was a true joy to hear about his work and passion. Soon the organist began filling the theater with great music. They also had a live piano+singer (Maud Hixton) duo perform before the film, they were just great! We felt transported back in time, to a time when people interacted without just staring at a screen. This is truly more than a theater, it's a full experience. We look forward to our next visit! read more

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This is my absolute favorite theatre! I've been coming here since I was a kid. So cool inside! On the weekends and special screenings, they'll have an organ player. The film selection is always great - I love the Celebration of Cinema series. Well thought out programming for sure. The ability to bring in DQ next door is a definite bonus! read more

Always the best! Old movies, new movies. This place rocks. If you haven't been here, you don't know what you are missing. This is the best hidden gem of all theaters. This place is perfection. read more

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This theater has received an upgrade, and so has my review. The only major issue they had was with their seats. But they have torn those out and replaced them with very comfortable, cushiony, rock-y chairs that have plenty of legroom. It's enough of an improvement to add a fifth star. Seeing movies at the Heights is awesome. I can't stress enough just how effective the vintage atmosphere of this single screen cinema can be. From the tiny box office just off the sidewalk, to the auditorium bedecked with chandeliers, a velvet curtain, and a genuine Wurlitzer organ at the front, you will inhale nostalgia throughout your visit. This is especially true when they have an organist opening the show, or when they show repertory film classics from 35mm or 70mm prints. It's worth noting that most engagements will make use of modern digital projection and sound equipment; the fact that they can run old-fashioned celluloid when the moment calls for it is just an added bonus. You can read my original review for a couple notes about what isn't perfect about The Heights, but that's just me being a snob. Do yourself a favor and see a movie at The Heights sometime. It is absolutely lovely. read more

Heights Theatre - Impressive organ show preceding this screening! And these are the NEW seats. They are super comfy and have plenty of legroom. - Cinema Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Came to a movie around Christmas and they had someone playing Christmas music on an organ before the movie started. A lovely old school theater with lots of charm. read more

Had a blast at their 16th annual Holiday Show. The organist played many Christmas song favorites on the big Wurlitzer organ. Many people in the crowd were singing along. There was also a jazz vocal soloist that sang some more obscure Christmas songs with a piano accompanist. It was a fun warm-up that started an hour before the movie - so get their early! We then were treated to a digital showing (with modern THX sound) of a White Christmas - a great classic. The screen and projection equipment is all very much up to date, even though it's a quaint little 1920's theater. Refreshment prices were reasonable compared to other movie chains - but still high (My medium popcorn and soda came to $8 after all). Had a blast though. We'll be back for more special events! read more

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A glittering gem! Classy and cool. Love the chandeliers in the theatre. Have been here a couple times before, but waited to write a review until I saw the organ player. Worth the wait! If you go to a show on a Friday or Saturday night there is a huge organ in front of the stage. The player is decked out in a tux and plays with such joy and gusto. The crowd claps after every song and he turns and smiles like he has the best job in the world. Bravo! After the organ, but before the movie, there is a hilarious short with an old lady making a cake reminding the crowd of theatre manners. The girlfriend I was with had never seen it and she laughed so hard she almost cried! The staff is super friendly and the theatre has a personal feel since there is only one screen. A refreshing change from those multiplexes. read more

Entertainment...Check Nostalgia...Check Dairy Queen...Check This place has it all. The decor is absolutely beautiful--it's so great to have a historical place like this to see a current box office movie in town. But the real treat is when you come here to see an old classic. My first visit here was this past summer during the Judy Garland Festival. To kick it off, they showed "A Star Is Born" with additional never-before-seen/heard parts that originally ended up on the cutting room floor (literally). Before the movie and during the intermission, the organist played on an organ that rises from the floor like magic. He is very good, and on this particular night, he played music from the film as well as other Judy Garland films--it was a really nice touch. The Dairy Queen next door is apparently also owned by the theatre owners, so many people went out for a cool treat during the intermission and were allowed to bring them inside. Where else can you do that?! I look forward to going back here to see other movies in the future. Even if you pay the same price as any other place, the experience is like no other! read more

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Wow, I've driven by this theater so many times and had no idea what a unique little place this is! Came here to watch "Murder on the Orient Express" and it could not have been a more perfect place to watch this visually stunning 1940's mystery. Once you walk into the movie theater you'll see the large red and gold curtain in front of the screen, gorgeous chandeliers hanging from the paneled ceiling, and the organ that gets played during special showings, silent films. There is only one screen so as the credits were rolling and we were leaving, other people started coming in for the next showing. Seats are a little stiff but the lobby is small and cozy and the snacks are pleasantly cheaper than your usual big box office movie theater. Free (small) parking lot. It's a neat place and would be great for date night. I'll be back for sure. read more

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Just saw the classic 1934 screwball comedy, "It Happened One Night". Super fun...and wow...the organ player and the organ music before the movie was such a treat! Plenty of parking in the free ramp nearby. Highly recommend! read more

Where has this theatre been all my life? I have lived in Minneapolis for a very long while, but somehow never made it to the Heights just a skip down Central until last week. Love, love this theatre. It makes me smile that it is beautiful and in tact after the ruinous remodeling of the Uptown. Beautiful decor, real butter popcorn, clean comfy seats, if the movie sucks you can be glad you got to see the space. Parking is plentiful in the free municipal parking lot, a perk you would never find at the Uptown. Another bonus is the proximity to several good places to eat. I will be keeping track of what's playing here. read more

Great evening out. Relaxing escape. Lobby, theatre, restrooms all are sanitized and freshened up perfectly. 25% capacity so intelligent. Don't hesitate, double treat yourself with a DQ too! read more

I can't believe it took so long to discover this place, especially with all the free parking around! This old-timey theater has become a favorite. If I'm there on a weekend, I try to get there early enough to enjoy the organ player on the Wurlitzer before the show. You can also bring in Dairy Queen treats from next door as the theatre owners also own the DQ. Reasonable prices on concessions and it has always been clean and comfy. The chandeliers are also a sight to behold. Definitely one of my go-to spots. read more

I went to The Heights for the first time a year or so ago, just because there was a movie playing that I wanted to see. I had no idea that the experience would form into a mild addiction. The Heights has ruined it for me to go to any other theater. The Heights isn't very close to where I live (Loring Park) but now when I feel like going to a movie, the first thing I find out is what is playing at this theater. So many things just amaze me about the place. The main thing for me is that I feel like it is managed by people who love movies and love this building. It seems to be driven by a passion. It's so different from the sterile chains that are throughout the Twin Cities. What this great theater manages to do is create an environment that is almost like a living museum but still a great entertainment experience. And the organ! I generally only go to The Heights on a Friday or Saturday evenings. I don't know if it's camp or what, but having someone play the massive organ instead of the inane commercials you get at the chain theaters, just makes me smile. I feel let down if I go there and no one is playing. What about the silly film clip with the women baking cookies? That's brilliant! I look forward to the renovation of the Uptown. The Uptown always depresses me because I see the bones of a great theater that they just let fall to pieces. When I go to The Heights, I think to myself how these guys could teach the Landmark people a thing or two about how to run a theater. read more

This is probably my favorite theater in town. Not only do they show all the best classics, but they also get those bigger films on the down swing, it's never overcrowded or full of punk ass kids like the big places. The interior is beautifully restored/undergoing restoration, and the chandeliers alone could keep a person visually entertained for quite a while. The seats are comfy enough, and though they lack cup holders, you don't end up caring. The curtain is gorgeous and I feel like I should be gussied up in my best vintage every time I go. Ticket prices are not bad at all and the concessions are also not priced through the popcorn roof, which means for about 20 bucks, you're having a pretty awesome date by virtue of the environment. They also do great film festivals and they have a sweet newsletter you can sign up for on their website so you can stay abreast of all the happenings. Definitely worth the little extra drive (at least, for me and Beard) to go to a relaxing, beautiful, and historical place. (Also, they have a hilarious "stfu" ad before the films... very creative and very kitschy!) read more

I went here for a special one night showing of an old film. After my first visit, I love this old-timey theatre. I would give it 5 stars if only the women's bathroom had more stalls. The red velvet curtains, ultra-cool chandeliers, and of course.... The Organ Player before the show sets the mood for a really great evening. Very nostalgic. Don't miss this place and enjoy the show. It's the kind of place that I will seek out when people come to visit me because you cannot capture this experience elsewhere. Free parking was available in a ramp just around the corner from the theatre. read more

A simply beautiful theater. This little piece of history has been painstakingly restored to its original grandeur, with intricate original woodwork and velvet curtains and everything. It's pretty on the outside with the antique marquee, but I couldn't believe how gorgeous this movie house is inside. I've never seen a movie here (only been to an event), but I imagine a nostalgic, black and white film would be the way to go. A very cute first date. Alexandra H. and I plan to get in touch with the owner and let him know that should he ever sell the building, we want the chandeliers. Just sayin'. Dibs. read more

Second to Riverview in my book! I've wanted to try out my neighborhood movie theatre for awhile and when I noticed that Grand Budapest Hotel (the latest Wes Anderson) was showing I jumped at it. There is only one screen and whatever is showing is usually something that can be found at a mainstream theatre, that being a blockbuster or what have you. They also show classic and silent films on certain days of the week or have special matinees. Prices are $8, matinees $6. But the actual space, the theatre itself, the glory of a film-watching experience is at its peak here! Four chandeliers that dimly glow throughout the film... heavy red velvet curtains open to the screen... classic film posters line the lobby... simply put, MAJESTIC!!! They should really just change the name to Majestic Theatre. Concessions were great. REAL BUTTER! Yes!!! I ate an entire small popcorn to myself. (eek) Candies, sodas and ABC cookies were available! If you've never had an ABC cookie you must try. Flavors are great and they are all-natural, small business owned. Decent parking lot. I used a Chinook coupon for a BOGO ticket. Regardless of a good deal, I'll go back to this place for pretty much any viewing. Love this theatre!!! read more

If your movie going experiences are limited to 20 plex mega theatres, then the Heights might baffle you. One screen? While the surrounding area leaves little evidence of how cool this area might have been years ago, the Heights Theatre is exhibit A in the case for "They Don't Make 'em Like They Used To." They could show "Ishtar" here and it would be an enjoyable experience. This place is so cool and so vintage I wish it was more in my "trade radius" but it is worth the trip no matter where you live. The only other theatre I've been to of this vintage, complete with the organ show, is the Fargo Theatre. read more

I used to go to the Heights Theatre back in the day when they still showed Rocky Horror Picture Show. I applaud the staff for putting up with a bunch of underage hooligans making a mess of their theatre once a week. I have been back in the intervening years and love what they've done with the place. It's one of my favorite places to go see a movie, and I don't get there often enough. read more

I echo all of the preceding 35 five star reviews. This place is awesome. I'm not the only one who thinks so. My special needs son thinks this is the best theater in the WORLD, mostly because the organ. He absolutely LOVES the organ. After the movie, we always need to hang around for a bit just to say good bye to the organ, and when we do, the owner always comes up to greet my son. This extra bit of kindness embodies the spirit of the Heights Theater, a lovely place to see a movie and listen to the rocking Organ. read more

The Heights really might just be as good as it gets. It's a theatre that harks back to the days when going to the movies was something spectacular, something worthy of a fancy facade, gorgeous chandeliers, and a live organist to play for you before the show. I'm so happy to say that that charm and character are still alive and well today at The Heights. We won't go see movies anywhere else. Huge 16-screen theaters with $12 tickets that plop you right in the middle of a MALL? This decision is really not that hard! The Heights has affordable tickets ($11 for two of us to go see a movie is too good to be true in this city), really friendly staff, and so much character it could be in the movies playing on its screen. The chandeliers have been updated with colorful light bulbs, and provide you with a little pre-show entertainment. You won't find fancy stadium seats at The Heights, but I've never been in a seat where I couldn't see the screen. It's locally owned and operated and is ALSO the oldest continuously running theatre in the Twin Cities, so I feel like going to the movies is a little less about giving my money to huge corporate operators and more about supporting an awesome show house in my neighborhood. I feel like seeing a movie at The Heights is seeing a movie the way they were supposed to be seen, with a little glitz and romance built into your very surroundings. So, next time you're in a movie mood, try The Heights! It will honestly change the way you feel about going to the movies. read more

The Heights is a place where I really can't see any needed improvements, everything about it is fantastic. Its the kind of place worth traveling across the State for. The service is great, you can eat in the shared plaza with the Dairy Queen nextdoor and bring your food and drink in (the theater owns the DQ as well), and if you buy a pop or a popcorn in the theater you get FREE REFILLS. The Heights is also the most lovingly restored old moviehouse I've seen in Minnesota, and is definetely the nicest in the Twin Cities. The decor in the auditorium is unlike anything you'd ever seen before and makes for a great movie viewing experience. I also can trust them to select good movies, the films I've seen here are usually really good. If you wan't to go out for a movie this is a place you should really check out I'm sure you'll love it. read more

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Yeah, it's been said. 5 star perfection. It's also the perfect date theater. Immaculate insides, killer film selections (most of the time), a DQ next door... now if only there was a couple places nearby to adjourn. I saw The Dark Knight when it was here, but I also saw a 70mm print of Spartacus like 7 years ago and even though I thought the movie is just o.k., the experience added much; they worked in an intermission so people could stretch out, mingle, nosh, or whatever. I know it's not necessarily a rare thing, some films simply require a break, but it's especially distinct in a place like this. read more

One theater = one showing at a time Cheap tickets. Beautiful interior. And to top it off there's an organ player instead of pre-on-screen movie trivia!! I'm not a 'must-catch-new-releases-ASAP' kinda gal so this place is pretty perfect for me. read more

Awesome theater. I saw Dead Reckoning with Humphrey Bogart (1947) here recently. I don't think I'd ever seen a flick here before even though I've passed by the place a million times. What a great spot. Cool old building, awesome decor and an organist jamming before the movie. Since the film we saw was black and white and 60+ years old, it sincerely felt like we'd taken a time machine back to one of the old movie palaces. The beautiful theater room, complete with chandeliers that are dimly shining during the flick, is one of the coziest and most comfortable place to watch a movie in the Cities. The place also features fairly affordable concessions and friendly people. I definitely plan to return. If you haven't been, check it out, especially with great classic film offerings from Take-Up.org (they're showing another noir tonight...hot damn!). read more

This is my favorite movie theater. It's absolutely beautiful! Also, it's part of Take Up Productions, which also runs Trylon. I love what those cats are doing :) This theater is very well maintained, the beautiful moldings and decor of the theater are intact. Really, it's just a wonderful atmosphere. Ticket prices are fair: $8 general admission $6 matinees before 6pm $5 for kids and 62+ Concessions are also fair. I love this place! It's great for a date or a mellow, intimate evening. My bf surprised me and took me to Where The Wild Things Are and I cried as the movie started because it meant alot to me that he brought me to the movie, but it meant even more that he brought me to such a lovely theater. (yeah, I'm a sap, so what!) :D read more

I've been to the White Christmas showing 3 years in a row, and I've already bought my tickets for this year's showing. It's so magical... the organ player, the jazz singer, and the bouncing ball sing-a-long just really gets me right in the spirit. The decor is absolutely majestic. Large velvet curtains, giant chandeliers, and little touches here and there... it makes movie-going a luxurious experience, instead of just a fall-back date option. read more

Gorgeous theater, all the character you could imagine from the intricately carved woodwork to the luxurious velvet curtains to the ornate chandeliers. And ticket prices are comparable to big box theaters. My only complaint was the seats were a bit snug and could use some new springs - but it's been a while, so perhaps they've replaced the cushions since my last visit? read more

Forget previews, I want to listen to a pipe organ before I watch a movie. A beautiful little gem in Columbia Heights. One Screen theater that plays popular movies and old nostalgic movies. Tickets are 8.00 and reasonably priced concessions. Free refills on your soda. Beyond nostalgia it is a nice theater with employee's friendly staff and employees. A great date night location for something simple, similar, and yet different. read more