$5 movies, $2 medium popcorn and $2 medium soda all on Tuesdays? Yes, please! Not only is this movie theater located in an extremely gorgeous area, surrounded by restaurants, bars, the stone arch bridge, and the beautiful Minneapolis skyline, but the theater itself has a very "vintage" feel to it that I really enjoyed. Plus, it's affordable! It's cheap on Tuesdays, but other days, cost $6 with a student ID, or $8.50 for adults for movies after 6PM. The food is relatively cheap too! $9 for a large combo which comes with a large popcorn and large soda, free refills. The theaters are small and the lines are long, so come early because popular movies that have been out for 1-2 weeks still sell out at this theater! The seats are comfortable with enough cushioning and the movie theater isn't incredibly cold like others, but just a comfortable temperature. Great movie theater, sound quality wasn't quite as good as other AMC theaters and for food, they only have popcorn and candy, so don't come hungry. Still worth the $5 though! read more

In case you didn't know, I love film, and I especially love theaters. I like the old old schools film houses, the big gaudy theaters from the 70s, and also restaurant/bar theaters. I like most of 'em (well, except for multi-plexes, but that's another rant). The St. Anthony reminds me of the theaters from the 70s. I could totally imagine lines of people here to see the original Star Wars back in '78. Yes, this theater isn't super fancy, but what it lacks in cool, it more than makes up in character. I was brought here because of the recent Latin Film Festival hosted at this Theater. I saw the Cuban dance documentary La Salsa Cubana. Man, I could not believe I was able to see this film. I had been wanting to see it forever, and by serendipity, it happened to play here while I was in town. A truly great film. But yes, this is why I like theaters such as this. it's not super expensive. You can get validated parking (be sure to pick up a slip when you get your ticket--you stick it into the machine as you leave the parking lot across the street). And then there are the films. From other Yelps, I see this place shows many independent films. That alone is worth the price of admission. Keep this theater going strong, and check out a flick with some popcorn and pop. Oh, and tell 'em corey g sent ya! read more

Whenever I drive around the St Anthony Main area, I wonder why this place never really made it...it's in a prime location with, what I consider some very interesting architecture. But anyhooo... Nice theater where you can see some smaller films that won't be shown at the larger theater chains. I don't think there is a ton of character with this place (which you can find at the Riverview, for example), but they do have a few theaters. There aren't any great deals that I know of to be had either. The one plus, though, is that they do offer you free parking in the ramp. And considering the area, that is a total plus. A great upside is that they are totally pro-festival, and you can see films here that you wouldn't find elsewhere. read more

Pros: 1- Inexpensive matinées, doesn't matter if it's weekday or weekend. 2- Free ramp parking (2nd st SE and 2nd ave SE). 3- Charming place, especially in spring. 4- Great employees. 5- Good pop-corn! 6- MSP Film Society's Theater 7- Close to good bars, restaurants and coffee shops. Cons: 1- Run-of-the-mill sound and image quality. 2- Average seats. Now let's do the math: "PROS - CONS = STARS" --} "7-2=5" read more

This is by far my favorite "neighborhood" movie theater. It has a fantastic location and there's nothing that gets me more pumped for a movie than approaching the lit-up marquee on Main Street. Although the seats aren't the greatest, the popcorn is tasty & the price is right ($6 with a student id!). Like other reviewers have said, one of the great things about this theatre is that they show a mix of both indie & big-budget films-- because let's be honest, sometimes I just want to indulge in the thrill of a good car chase or Channing Tatum's abs. Be sure to pop over to Pracna afterwards to discuss the finer points of the film over a $3 craft brew. Because they're in the same building, you don't even have to head outside (which is great during the winter). Also, they recently started a new Tuesday night deal where movies are $5 and it's only $2 for any size pop or popcorn. Awesome! read more

I tried to join the Film Society prior to ordering movie tickets, but I have an old password that the system didn't accept. Even after I chose a new password, it somehow could not complete the transaction. I phoned, but the society staff member was not able to help. Along with several friends, I arrived a half hour early for the movie. Although there were only a few people in the lobby, we were told to go out and line up in a hot, stuffy area adjacent to the theater. Several men came and cut to the very front of our line, but were quickly directed inside. The usher told us they were board members. After waiting for about fifteen minutes, watched over by a young staffer, another staff member arrived and told us we didn't have to stand and wait; we should just walk into the theatre. Others, who hadn't been told to wait outside, were already doing this, and many of the good seats were already taken. As the movie started, I found that its subtitles were blocked by the person sitting in front of me, even though he wasn't a tall person. I am guessing that many of the upcoming films at this theatre will have subtitles. Perhaps the theatre floor should have had a slant--or maybe the screen could be positioned up a little higher. Leaving, the parking payment machine was not working for the person in front of us, and all of us waiting were directed to pay as we exited in our cars. That machine also had hiccups, although there was a person helping. Felt frazzled as the evening ended. Since the Film Society is asking for contributions, I suggest that it do a bit of work examining its user experience. read more

St. Anthony Main is my new favorite theater in Minneapolis. Why, you might ask? I'll tell you a few reasons... The first of which are the seats. Most of the theaters in Minneapolis are older then me, and they often have stiff close together seats. I am a rather tall woman (5'11''), and this fact can sometimes make watching a 2 hour movie restless and painful. St. Anthony Main has plush seats with backs that have some spring, and that makes all the difference.. Second reason is they have a student discount... It saved me two dollars off my ticket price. Also, they didn't check to see if I was really a student. When asked if he wanted to see my student ID the young guy behind the counter said that if you look like you are, and say you are they don't normally check... The third reason is it's really close to a number of places where you can walk to get a night cap and don't have to worry about the crazy club kids. St. Anthony Main is my new date night movie theater to take my honey. read more

I like this theater because... 1. Its never that busy 2. Its next to PRACNA! 3. Its not too expensive Otherwise, I don't actually like it that much. The rooms are small, the screens are small, it feel sort of dirty... But still, its next to Pracna. Get an amazing microbrew next door during happy hour, and then come in and enjoy a film. I know, I'm confusing. read more

I just returned from my first visit to the St. Anthony Main Theatre, and reading through many of these reviews would make you think that this multiplex is a piece of junk. As such, I feel it needs to be said that many of the Yelp reviews posted here were likely written prior to the major renovations that were done to the theatre, particularly the complete replacement of the seats. The new seats now mirror those raved about in other theaters (high seat back, memory foam, reclining) and are very comfortable to sit in for the duration of a long film. I also found the environment to be no dirtier than any other theater I've visited in the near past. There are, however, two quips I have. I saw "Macbeth" in Theatre 3, which is the theatre reserved for screenings by the Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul. The screen looks fine until you view scenes in which the picture background is in white or desaturated color. When such scenes appear, you'll see a very clear (and very distracting) stain on the screen itself, which continuously took me out of the movie-viewing experience. Also, the staff at the theatre isn't the nicest. None of the three staff workers there seemed to convey any longing to be there nor any outright effort to provide genuine customer service. For instance, when I walked up to the box office to buy my tickets, the staff person didn't make any eye contact with or greeting to me, prompting an awkward situation in which my asking to purchase tickets felt like an intrusion. Oh well. You win some, you lose some. All in all, though, I applaud this theater for showing films that most others won't (e.g. this is the only theater in the metro area showing Macbeth right now), and it's good knowing my ticket purchase is going to support a truly local business. read more

Nice theater showing indie movies (including the film festival). I do think they missed to boat here, there is no beer/wine, and only popcorn and candy as snacks. If they spruced up their food and drink menu (can you say micro brews and gourmet pizza), this place would be amazing. read more

I give this a 5 star rating because as far as I'm concerned, I'll sacrifice image/sound (because that's what my home theater is for, right?) for comfort, location, price, and clientele. The prices are right for a minneapolis theater, there is always free parking, but if you live close by like me you can just walk over. it is right on the river so it makes for a nice walk afterwards, it is connected/next to restaurants/bars if you want dinner and a drink also, concessions aren't overly expensive, and the people who attend have always been respectful and quiet, something you may not find at block e or roseville. yes the seats are old, and so are the screens in all of their theaters. but I think everything else makes up for that :) I hope st anthony main stays true to its history and keeps doing what its doing, because it is one of my last hopes left as far as minneapolis movie going. read more

As an avid suburb-avoider, finding a movie theater can be a challenge. Luckily, Minneapolis has a decent bench of local, in-town theaters that don't require me to park half a mile from my car, nor pay some ginormous corporation $14 for the pleasure of warming their seats. St. Anthony Main Theatre is one of these places. Not only is it the home of the Film Society of Minneapolis/St. Paul (high five, guys), and consistently has great movies, but its location is amazing. It's situated on a little cobblestone street bordering the river, with one of the most spectacular and unobstructed views of downtown Minneapolis available. Plus, they sell licorice by the pound. That is a pretty big selling point. Parking across the street in the ramp is... wait for it.... a dollar. read more

This theater is adorable. Street parking was easy enough even on a Saturday night. And the popcorn is cheap and good. It's not the fancy recliner type place but I like the nostalgic, affordable option better. read more

Definitely an old school movie theater but it has a cool vibe to it that takes you back to those middle school days before megaplexes took over the suburbs. This is my favorite movie theater in the Twin Cities because the staff is fantastic, ticket prices are reasonable and not outrageous, and the location is perfect...along the river next to the skyline of the city. There's also a tunnel from the parking lot across the street that connects you straight to the theater. There are often film festivals at this place but the almost always block busters playing as well. Concessions are pretty basic but very affordable. The screens aren't the best quality and the seats can be a little squeaky but I feel like those things are part of the charm. I feel like they are in the midst of a potential major renovation. I hope this doesn't dramatically change the vibe of this place. read more

Saint Anthony Main- $6.00 with student ID and reasonably priced snacks? What more could you want out of a movie theater? Also, it makes me super nostalgic because nothing looks like it was changed from the 1990s. -best time EVER. Great location, parking is really never an issue. After the movie stroll by the Saint Anthony Bridge! Perfect date OR rockin it solo night. read more

Good crowd! Went here to go see A Single Man on a recent weekend afternoon. St. Anthony Main seems like one of those places that's supposed to be artsy, but never really panned out. I don't care for the area, but I like the theater. This is one of our new movie theater discoveries. We've recently discovered if you don't go to ginormous theaters, you get a smaller crowd, with an average age of over 22, who keep quiet during the movie that has less than 30 minutes of previews, and a decent price on a ticket and concessions. The whole experience - tickets, popcorn, and 2 pops was $20! Plus, they validate parking. I'm all in for heading back there. read more

This is a good theater to go to when you want to films that aren't normally played in the larger, chain theaters. They prices aren't horrendous and they have discounts for students and senior citizens. Their concession stand isn't outrageously priced either. During the spring they hold the International Film Festival, which my Eastern European Club took full advantage of this year. They are doing a great service to society by playing the movies that are less mainstream. I have two complaints, but nothing huge. First, the lines were rather slow for getting the tickets and they seemed very under staffed for the Int'l event. Also, the seats are not very comfortable. They are OK, but nowhere near as nice as the thick padding in other places. It is also one-level seating, no stadium seats. Hopefully this will change in the future. Parking can be hard to find on the street, but the garage has good deals in the evening and most places validate. read more

I actually really like this theater because you won't have to deal with large crowds or lines. It's a small, quiet and intimate setting. Compared to the most modern/newest movie theaters, this place looks like a dive -but, it's not quite a dive because it's always very clean, neat, and has friendly staff. I love the traditional theater lights at the front entrance, looks great lit up in the evening with the snow gently falling down. I've been able to catch most of the major movies here, and some small indie ones too. The food is very basic, but what more do you need but popcorn and a soft drink? I agree it would be nice to have a beer or wine too, but there are several cafes/bars along the St. Anthony Main cobblestone road that one could stop by before or after for a drink. It's nice not having to drive out to the suburbs to catch a movie. Having a few movie theaters still residing in the city is a good thing. There's plenty of street parking and also a parking lot and parking ramp across the street behind the theater. read more

Been here a couple times. Has a vintage feel and non mainstream movies. Ended up watching a 3 hour long weird french prison movie. Really graphic but artsy I guess. Had a better experience watching a hong kong movie during some sort of asian film fest. I normally don't like getting food or drink at theaters so can't make a judgement about that. There's plenty of parking nearby if you are willing to pay. read more

A smaller theater tucked in between wonderful restaurants right along the mississippi river, it's such a gorgeous venue that doesn't need to be flashy. With only a few screens, and cozy viewing rooms this feels like gathering a bunch of friends into a media room instead of going out to the theater. While you might not want to watch a blockbuster with tons of audio and visual effects (there's not really any surround sound at least not the kind used in larger theaters) it's great for more subtle movies. read more

Where can you see a movie without breaking the bank? St. Anthony Main! I love this theater! They have a *student discount* only $6. You pretty much only have to show your student ID and they let you buy your tickets for each $6. They always have the most recent movies and some indie & foreign films. I hardly ever get popcorn + soda + candy, but if you're only paying $6 for a movie, why not! Their prices are pretty reasonable. They also give out parking vouchers for free parking in the ramp between University and 2nd st. So worth it! it's also nice cause you can go to a movie then gets drinks, apps, or dessert on the same street. Great for dates! Only complaint: not so luxurious seating. But who cares when you have the WHOLE theater to yourself? Prop up your feet and make yourself at home. read more

Cup holders are so overrated here. You can feel the impressions of decades worth of asses in every seat. Totally historical and pretty comfy. All around a good place catch a cheap afternoon matinee. (Not really a great place to snuggle though, which gives it the 4star). read more

I loved the vibe of this place. My first time here was for the screening of one of the ; forgive me if I say this wrong. Minneapolis Underground Film Festival. I had received a free ticket from my intuition to see "Science, Sex and the Ladies." The theater has this oldies feel to it. A theater with an upper level with more screening rooms. The seats are comfortabke. Very cushioned. And you are able to recline back a bit. However if you don't lean back. You just go straight forward. The place is super cool. And i really enjoyed the staff member that checked me in. I don't remember his name but he was super friendly and nice. read more

Best audiences come to the Main. It is so much more fun with a group of people who react to the movie and make it a communal moment. Old school setting without all the glitz of the new places, but we like it that way...character. read more

A dump that should join the ranks of other closed movie houses. The location is great in relation to downtown Minneapolis and the river, but the screening facilities are tiny, smelly and wretched. The projection of the movies is consistently poor. The staff is rude and surly no matter how polite you try to be when buying a ticket, etc. Avoid this hole and allow extra time to drive or take public transportation to other movie houses in the metro area. read more

Love love love love love this theater. $6 student tickets and affordable/reasonably-sized concessions, tons of film fest selections, participation in cultural and educational events in the area, and great location. Only con is that they seem to run films for a shorter period of time than bigger theaters. Makes sense b/c they have way more cycling through. Less of a complaint and more of a warning to be vigilant and check their showtimes often. read more

My boyfriend lives down the block in the A-Mill artist lofts and I love that I can enjoy a great scenery while walking to the movies. They have a student discount so it's $6/person which I love. I also love their simple menu. They also allow you to bring wine and food from thee Restaraunt next door so that's nice. Overall, It's usually a decent place to relax and see a movie, however, when it does get busy, It's bust but lively. read more

This is such a fun area in Minneapolis. What a great place to walk between businesses and a movie theater in such a cool building. We stopped next door at Pracna's for a beer before the show since we arrived early. Got another beer to go and brought it into the theater for the show. Quite a few others were doing the same thing. A drink and a movie. The theater was clean. Not assigned seating and we had no problem finding great seats for a rather popular movie. Huge screen, nice seating and the volume was perfect. read more

The only time I've ever been here, my boyfriend and I were the only two in the theatre. I loved it. You didn't have to deal with anyone's shit but your own. I remember it being so dead, that we walked in the two guys selling tickets playing basketball with candy..probably not the best thing you could do at work, or the most sanitary..but they were having fun. We didn't get anything to eat either, so I didn't care! I love empty theatres though...probably not good for business, but good for me! read more

I really want to like this place more, but it needs a major-league makeover. It's run down - the screens have marks, the chairs are falling apart. Perhaps they could start by giving the place a good cleaning... read more

Great location, they validate parking & give a student discount. This theater plays blockbusters as well as indie films you won't be able to see at larger theaters. Though there is no stadium seating & some of the chairs are falling a part, I still love coming here! read more

One of my favorite theaters ever. Let the chumps go to the Roseville omnimegaoptoplex, I'll stick with St Anthony any day. 5 buck tuesdays, super friendly staff and 2 dollar popcorn, plus you don't have to walk through the world's largest parking lot and contemplate suicide on the way in and out. It's a win win. read more

I rarely go to the standard 20 screen theaters so smaller local theaters like St. Anthony are my thing. The ticket prices are fair so I can get the whole experience (drink, popcorn) without going broke or stressing that I spent so much on a movie I don't love. The theater is no thrills but that's what keeps it affordable. The floor is clean and the seats are comfortable enough for the length of any movie. They also have great student discounts for the local college crowd we well. Street parking is available on the streets around the theater and in the parking garage off University. The location - being right off the river - is perfect for a date night. read more

Fun lil dive with comfy seats.. Wish the "hipsters" would shut the F up though.. makes me want to go to Showplace theater more and more.

The theater on Main has its highs and lows for me. I want to love this place because of their cheap prices and free parking, but every time I see a movie here something goes wrong. The last movie I saw here was in some little theater tucked away. I don't mind small theaters, but I felt like this one was a little neglected. This time the noise was barely loud enough. Sounds great to not have that over-powering 'boom' like the AMCs, right? Except we happened to be watching a comedy, and when anybody laughed the whole audience missed the next line. I was pretty outraged. I have bad hearing anyway, but add the barely audible dialogue and I probably missed half of the movie. My friends and I were repeatedly asking each other, "What did they just say?" read more

I took a group of students and their families here yesterday for a math/science- related field trip, and we had a great time! We saw the 1:05 showing of Hidden Figures. I talked to the manager ahead of time, and he was more than happy to set some rows of seats aside for our group. When we arrived, the staff were friendly and welcoming. They helped our families get their tickets and popcorn, and they didn't mind that we used the lobby for a little game and some photos. The theater was clean, and the seats were super comfortable. The tickets were also well-priced at $5. Our group had a wonderful afternoon, and our staff are very appreciative of how accommodating the theater was for us! read more

Great location, smallish screens, but it's got an old timey charm that makes up for any minor flaws.

Popcorn seems to be improved. It's white corn, not the usual yellow. And it was good and fresh the other night. It's great they offer free screenings from time to time, like they did recently. read more

One of my go-to theaters in the Twin Cities. This theater is in a great location, perfect for taking a nice evening stroll or grabbing a cocktail before or after catching a movie here. They always have a nice selection of movies. Saw "Trainwreck" here recently and saw "It Follows" when it was out a while ago. The popcorn is on point. They do a nice package with a large soda and popcorn with free refills. Only way I can think of to improve it would be to serve beer and wine. read more

A great retro theatre option. Can't beat the prices either. You'll save at least $4 per person vs. the main theatres in the area. Great popcorn specials too! Oh, and validated parking! Only downside is, and this is to be expected with an older theatre, there is no stadium seating. They also favor more indie films than mainstreams. Overall, would definitely recommend. :) read more