Local gem! 1 screen so limited on what you can see but the amazing prices on tickets and food make up for that. It's 2 floors and ornate decor. Definitely check it out! read more

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All of it. Great independent movie theater. No tremendous crowds, well priced tickets and snacks. Features a home-grown preview film of our sweet town. read more

Best independently owned theater in the Capital region. Great staff, excellent prices, and popcorn you remember from your childhood. It won't cost you a lot of money and you'll be back to enjoy it and the experience of movies like the "old days ". read more

My fiancé gave me a gift card for 28.00. This was for 4 senior tickets. Three of us went tonight to see Wicked on 6.00 Tuesday. We had 10.00 left over and then got a large popcorn and three waters for 14.00. I like those prices. Clean theater and comfortable seats. I only put in 4.00 dollars. Old fashion theater with old fashion prices! read more

Great small town theater. The prices are just rights. Great fresh butter popcorn. Never had a problem parking in the street or on their parking lot behind the theater read more

I'm so delighted to find this small-town feeling independent theater in the capital region. They show one movie, usually once or twice each day, for a week. It's clean, snacks are not overpriced, parking is easy. I try to go weekly, if I am interested in the movie. read more

It's good but it's real small and they only play one movie at a time. Other than that. It is a yes sir.

An institution. $6 matinee tickets? $2 sodas? Family of five with tickets and snacks (and I mean snacks lol) under $60? What year is it again? The only reason it isn't a 5 star is because the sound quality is as old as the pricing. We saw aviatar water blah blah blah and I just thought how much better it could have been with some killer sound. Anyway this place rocks. Thanks for figuring out how to keep it open and not charge a bazillion dollars. read more

Finally got to see a movie here, wife and I went and saw Jungle Cruise yesterday. Love, love, love this theater. Will be back for future showings and prices are very reasonable, especially the concessions imo. Seats / legroom are very generous. Highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys movies and loves the old school feel of going to the movies. read more

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The theatre's quite quaint with lots of room for people to sit with an up stairs balcony as well which is always a plus. The place is cash only for admission which is $5 for adults and $4 for seniors and children which is truly a great deal. The lobby is not very large but it does accommodate in the function that it is needed. The problem that I had with this is I did not see anything advertised that you were unable to get in the building until a half hour before the show, so we ended up waiting in the cold outside the doors that were locked for 20 mins and that was not very fun at all. The refreshment stand in the lobby was small one person at a time so you need to be fast or people will need to wait and agitation may so it's face if you are taking too long, but the prices are good and refills are $1 for popcorn and soda. Overall it was a great night to be together with my family. I loved the atmosphere in the place and would only recommend that the seats be a little higher in the back seat it truly felt like I was sitting on a comfortable floor . I would though recommend this to anyone who wants to go out for a nice night out to a good movie at great prices. Thanks for listening. read more

Awesome theatre to watch movies! Cannot say enough good things about it! Popcorn is freshly made and it is the best of any theater I've ever been in. Prices have gone up a little, but compared to other theaters. You still get the best deal and movies that are new I highly recommend Scotia theater. read more

This is the only place I wanna watch movies from now on. What's not to love. The movies are $5. The concessions are dirt cheap and come with $1 refills for ANY size. The screen is huge. The seats are comfy. And the sound is loud. Plus anytime you can support a locally owned business over corporate is a win. But my absolute favorite part; I CAN WATCH THE MOVIE WITHOUT PEOPLE TALKING! Very rare these days. So much that I almost had to swear off movie theaters altogether. Thanks Scotia Cinema. read more

This is the best place to see a movie in the area. So cheap! They only play one movie at a time but usually have a good option and it's fun to sit in the balcony, especially with kids who seem to enjoy the novelty of it. read more

A jewel embedded in the middle of downtown Scotia! My son needed to take a driving class and booked a 5 hour one in downtown Scotia, leaving me to keep myself occupied for an afternoon. I made two wonderful discoveries - the Scotia Cinema and the Jade Bistro. The Scotia Cinema reminded me of my childhood theater, only cleaner and newer. The facility itself is wonderfully clean and has incredible leg room. The bathroom is always kept nice and neat. There are NO sticky floors anywhere. The staff is friendly and helpful. The prices are out of this world. $5 admission, candy for $2/2.50, popcorn and drink prices soooo reasonable. It is worth the drive from Saratoga Springs for such an enjoyable experience. This has become my go to movie theater. read more

I love going to the movies, but hate paying full price for a ticket. Admission is inexpensive, plus this cinema has a TON of charm from the old days. I discovered this adorable place when I lived in Rotterdam. I have since left NYS, but I have fond memories of coming to this cinema. I had a lot of fun times catching movies here for $4, it's now up to $5, but I still think it's quite affordable. You have to wait a few weeks for the newest movies to cycle through Bow Tie or Regal before they are shown here. I used to come here with someone who really enjoyed the popcorn, it was reasonably priced compared to the big chains. I recommend stopping in Schenectady before for some Bomber's or Canali's if you are craving Italian. read more

Today was my first trip to Scotia Cinema, but it won't be my last. My family and I had a fantastic experience. This is an independent movie theater that shows second-run movies. The prices are amazing as a result. I can't remember the last time we spent less than $40 between tickets and concessions for the five of us. Tickets are $5.00 for ages 12 and up. Littler kids and seniors only pay $3.50! And popcorn, snacks, and drinks are just a fraction of what you'd pay at Regal. Great, great value. After buying our tickets just inside the front door, the line for concessions wound around the lobby, but the two employees who were serving things up kept things moving nicely. The theater is well-maintained and very clean, and the kids got a kick out of the fact that there's a balcony! We sat up there in the last row, right in front of the projector. If you're a tall person like me, you've gotta be careful up there. The ceilings get low near the back. The seats were quite comfortable. Halfway through the movie, I needed to hit the bathroom (it was my second time seeing Avengers: Age of Ultron, so I took my sweet time). The edges of the stairs were well-lit. I had no trouble getting back down to the lobby area. The bathroom was clean. Just three urinals and a stall for the guys. After the movie was over, a line was forming. My only tiny complaint is that the theater is cash-only. Be sure to hit an ATM before you get there. I'm bummed that I waited until now to discover this place. We'll be back VERY soon, I'm sure. read more

Scotia Cinema - Previews, as seen from the back row of the balcony. - Cinema Near Me - Scotia, New York

Went to see solo because we missed it in theaters. This theater is $5 per person. Cash only. $2 popcorn and a balcony. It's clean, though there is a lot of local ads if you show up early. read more

I have been going to this cinema since my family first moved to Glenville back in the day. I've seen so many films here. I've lived through the managers, and the renovations. I think the first film I saw here was ET. In this incarnation it's a really nice hometown cinema. It's clean and well cared for. The renovations have taken care of some of the old and failing parts of the cinema. It looks really nice. It retained enough of it's character that it's not like any of the others. The newer seating is comfortable. (The arms lift up, btw.) The popcorn is fresh popped. The concessions are not outrageous. The balcony is still wonderful. They usually run a main feature in the evenings and a kids movie in the afternoons, and it's great for kids. The prices are a bargain compared to the big movieplexes. And it's *SO* worth it to keep a local legend alive. Honestly, this cinema has a good turn out, at least in the last few times I have visited. I hope that it continues that way. read more

$4.50 for a movie, popcorn and soda are totally affordable. It's a great place to go by yourself, or for a cheap date. The big guy that takes your ticket up front has been there forever. I always say "2 children tickets please" and he never laughs or even bothers to give me the underage ticket so I can save a dollar. A group of high school kids are there to give you soda and popcorn. The owner has a huge hair cut that looks a little like Elvis. It's great, a throw back to simpler days when times were easier and main street had a theater on it. read more

My movie theater checklist for Scotia Cinema: Comfy seats - Check. Yummy snacks - Check (popcorn + real butter = yes please). Low Ticket Prices = Check ($4.50 for adults is unheard of!) No Obnoxious Patrons = Check. People are here to watch the movie, not talk/text on cellphones and be annoying. Scotia Cinema meets every single thing on my list with flying colors. Do yourself a favor and come check it out! read more

This cinema is fantastic. It beats the hell out of the Regal cinemas. You get a great value here: the movie is only $4.50. The snacks are (a) good, and (b) not ridiculously overpriced like Regal. The popcorn has real butter. The theater itself is very nice and comfortable. You really can't go wrong with this place: it's a great theater to visit. My only grievance: Cash-only. Yes, I know, I never shut up about this point, but it's something that I feel is important. I have a very tough time accepting that a business for whatever reason does not take credit cards in 2014. Processing fees are miniscule. If you're not trying to hide income from the IRS, there's really no excuse. read more

This theater is a hidden gem in the city of Scotia, New York. Movies are $5 for adults (12 and older), and most concession snacks are a $1.50-$2.50. -Significantly cheaper than most other theaters. The theater is clean and well-kept with comfortable seating. The biggest drawback is that this is a second run cinema - meaning that if you really, really want to see a film on opening weekend it won't be happening here. However, if there is a movie that looks good to you but that you are willing to wait a month or two to see, this is your theater. I am one of those folks who believe that some movies need to be seen on the big screen instead of on TV. I can bring my wife and our two teenage kids out to this place, and for the four of us to get in and have some concessions costs about as much as just two of us going to see a movie at a chain theater and maybe buying a small popcorn. The Scotia Cinema is clean, has a nice ambience and prices that can't be beat... read more

Love the Scotia Cinema. Quite frankly it's an exercise in patience when you are waiting for movies to come to the Scotia Cinema, but it's worth the price every time. Usually not too long to wait for the movies that you want to see. For the price of $4.50 (Adults) and average of about $1.50 - 2.00 for candy and soda, plus the refills on popcorn it can't be beat. The staff is great, the ambiance is great. We always try to get into the balcony so that we can take in the movie! They recently renovated the interior to move back the screen to put in more seats. Situated right across the road from The Dragon Garden Chinese restaurant, and right in the center of Scotia this makes for a great way to end a date night or family night out. read more

I love Scotia Cinema! I have been going there since I was a little kid. The movies are wayy cheaper than the big chains, the popcorn is delicious, and they even have a balcony! Its definitely worth waiting a few weeks to see a movie there rather than in the mall. read more

Love this place! The place is well maintained and has great charm. It's always clean and you can always find a decent seat. Another plus is that you usually don't have to wait too long for a movie to make it's way to this theater. read more

Great theater, very clean , well maintained, Very fair price, fast service. Good family place to go.

Love the Scotia! Frequently drive 25 minutes to go see a film here! The Scotia's prices are really reasonable in everything, be it the tickets or the munchies. It's always clean, and the staff is friendly. There's lots of leg room too. It's a great place to see a film for the 2nd or 3rd time, if you're like me and like to see the Superheroes in IMAX first. The only con is that there isn't always enough parking (especially in the summer months), and you'll have to walk a bit. read more

Wonderful, cheap, family owned cinema. They are so friendly here. The young man who cashed us out for snacks accidentally over charged us for the snacks, and when I went back to get a refill, he had admitted his mistake and paid us back. I thanked him for his honesty. Definitely will return! read more

The Scotia Cinema is a steal, with $4 movies, great prices on popcorn (refills for $1!!) with REAL butter, and inexpensive beverage and candy options. The theater itself is great, with a balcony and seating on the floor and I doubt there is a bad seat in the house. The movies they show are not first run, but they are not that old either - maybe a month or so after they first come out. A great place to catch up on movies that you missed the first time around. read more

Probably the coolest way to spend a fun afternoon at the movies in a uniquely vintage setting, and for less than half of what other cinemas charge! Add a lunch or dinner at nearby Jump 'N' Jack's, and you've got yourself an extremely enjoyable afternoon on a budget. read more

You can't best a movie for $4.50. We take our own refreshments generally but it wouldn't break the bank if you buy there. We love sitting in the balcony. Only down side, and it's unfortunate, but the grumpy guy at the window is not pleasant at all. He never says a word and seems downright unhappy to be there. I have been going here for close to 20 years and every time I step up to the window I dread seeing him. There is no way to get this guy to crack a smile let alone utter a word. Thank goodness it's a deal to go to the movies here otherwise I suspect his unpleasantness would really affect business. I would give this 5 stars if it weren't for him. read more

What character! The attention to old school detail here is amazing. I'm glad I was taken here as a kid because it's still a favorite. I do t ever want to see movies opening day, way too crowded and nothing good from over priced snacks beverages. But not here! Everything is affordable and the movies are just the same, without the headaches of big crowds and overpaying for popcorn. In fact, they use real butter read more

Great little theater. Great prices, on tickets and food. Seats are comfortable with cup holders.

Cheap tickets, cute setting and yummy popcorn...what more could ya ask for?

I love Scotia Cinema, been coming here since I was a teenager in the mid-'80's. A small, charming theater, you have the choice to sit downstairs or upstairs in the balcony. The price is right at $5 for adults and $3.50 for children, and the popcorn and candy prices are reasonable compared to Regal (rip-off) Cinemas. read more

If a movie you want to see is coming here, this is where you want to see it. This is a true old style movie theatre like some of us are old enough to remember from our youth. The price is as right as it gets for movies, and the theatre is comfy in the true sense of the word. Sorry I know it's trite but that is what it feels like. The popcorn is made fresh there with real salt and butter, I do not like popcorn but I expect this is definitely better than what's in the big movie theatre chains. You don't always luck out with what they show but they start revealing their "coming soon" shows about 1-2 weeks in advance. read more

This is what a movie theatre is all about! $4 movies, $1.50 candy, and great balcony seating. He shows new movies just out of regular theatres and a mix of childrens and adult movies. And down the street from O'Leary's Irish pub! read more

I love coming to this place for a movie! It's such a cute little theatre and definitely a great deal for $4.50 a person! They only play the movies one at a time due to their small size and only one theatre, and the movies do not play here at the same time as they do in the main movie theatres. read more

Have been coming here since I was little. Love it. Cheap movie. Cheap eats. Classic old school theater in a small town. Perfect

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this little theater. It's a Scotia landmark that's been there since 1921 and here's hoping it will be there for many years to come. To quote their website: "Our goal is to provide a clean and cozy environment in which to view the latest movies at an affordable price." If that's the goal, they're surpassing it. Friendly service, great prices on tickets and munchies, real butter on your popcorn and cleanliness, nicely renovated to stay true to its origins... all the obvious great things are there. All that wonderful stuff considered, it isn't what makes you fall in love with the place. Watching a movie here, you realize there's something less tangible that makes it special. Unlike the sterile, rushed atmosphere at Crossgates or other cinema chains, at the Scotia Cinema you feel yourself become part of a little community. It's the one theater thing, people in the lobby actually say hi and chat with each other as they get their tickets and popcorn. They like each other because everyone has something in common, being fans of this little gem of a theater. What's more, they're all there to see the same movie, so they end up seated next to each other. By the time the movie begins you almost feel as if you're watching the movie in your living room with a hundred of your closest friends. People laugh out loud, cheer for the good guy, and, if the movie is good, they aren't afraid to stand up and applaud. It's the way a movie crowd should be. Did I mention I LOVE this theater? Yup. LOVE it! read more