Cinemas

Movie Theaters in Rotterdam: A Guide to Cinemas, Movie Listings, and Special Offers

Rotterdam is a city with a vibrant cultural scene, and its cinemas are no exception.

In this guide, we present the main movie theaters, their features, the types of films they show, and the best options for enjoying cinema in the city.

Remember that all films are shown in their original language, with subtitles in Dutch or English.

Special Offers for Movie Lovers in Rotterdam

Rotterdampas: Your Free Entry and Discounts With the Rotterdampas card, valid from March to February each year, you can enjoy your first visit for free at all movie theaters in Rotterdam.
Additionally, you’ll receive special discounts for future visits. For more information, visit their website at this link.

Cineville Club: If you’re a movie lover, the Cineville Club offers unlimited access to all movie theaters in the Netherlands for a monthly fee. Discover more about this offer by visiting this link.

Top Movie Theaters in Rotterdam

Pathe Schouwburgplein

This movie theater is part of the French cinema group Pathé Cinemas, which operates over 30 theaters in the Netherlands. Pathe Schouwburgplein, opened in 1997, offers seven rooms, including an IMAX theater that guarantees an unparalleled cinematic experience with larger screens and superior image and sound quality.

The cinema has a capacity of over 2700 people. Among other events, the cinema organizes themed nights for various audiences, such as girls’ nights, horror nights, over-50s nights, and classic film screenings.

To see the movie listings, visit their website at this link.

Pathe Schouwburgplein. Schouwburgplein 101, Rotterdam.

Lantaren / Venster

Since 2010, Lantaren / Venster has been located in the New Orleans building at Wilhelminapier.

It was formed after the merger of the theater De Lantaren and the cinema Het Venster.

It has five rooms, with seating for over 800 people. In addition to films, Lantaren/Venster organizes concerts, festivals, conferences, and other public events. It mainly screens high-quality European cinema, classics, children’s films, and documentaries.

To see the movie listings, visit their website at this link.

LantarenVenster. Otto Reuchlinweg 996, Rotterdam.

Cinerama Rotterdam

This movie theater has been an iconic part of Rotterdam’s film scene since the summer of 1960. Originally located at the old Scala cinema on Westblaak, it was completely transformed to show the famous Cinerama films. The theater featured an exceptionally large screen known as the Cinerama screen, offering an impressive 146-degree horizontal field of view. Rotterdam residents considered it the most beautiful cinema in the city.

Over time, Cinerama screenings ceased, and the 70mm format was adopted for films. In 1980, the Cinerama was divided into five smaller rooms to meet the changing needs of the public.

A few years ago, the theater changed owners and underwent another significant renovation. The original large Cinerama room was then split into two smaller rooms, resulting in a total of seven rooms in the complex.

Today, Cinerama is known for showing a wide selection of films, from artistic productions to the latest commercial releases.

To see the movie listings, visit their website at this link.

Cinerama. Westblaak 18, Rotterdam.

Pathe De Kuip

This multiplex cinema, operated by the Pathe company, opened in 2002. It has 14 rooms spread over three floors, with a capacity for 2,700 people. De Kuip is the largest cinema in the Rotterdam region.

It features a Dolby Cinema room and a 4DX room.

Pathe De Kuip is the most visited cinema in the country. It is located near the Feyenoord football team’s stadium, in a leisure and restaurant area.

To see the movie listings, visit their website at this link.

Pathe De Kuip. Cor Kieboomplein 501, Rotterdam.

KINO

KINO, located on a street near Nieuwe Binnenweg, is a space where cinema, art, and community come together. It offers a carefully curated selection of films, ranging from classics to modern and auteur films. In addition to screenings, KINO has a bar, restaurant, and versatile spaces for events such as conferences and festivals. Before each movie, they provide an explanation of why it was selected.

The history of KINO Rotterdam goes back many years. In 1909, Jan Verheul built a place called “Ons Huis,” a space intended to foster creativity, enjoyment, and relaxation. During the war, the building was used as a hospital, but later regained its original purpose as a center for art and cinema.

In 1949, it changed its name to ‘t Venster and became a destination for special films. In the 1950s, there was another venue called Lantaren, where people went to enjoy theater and art. Both spaces later merged.

In 1969, the Rotterdam Art Foundation took over management of the space on behalf of the City Council. Later, in 1986, the theater became an independent foundation, and in 2010, it moved to the south of Rotterdam.

The old building was acquired by the people who now run KINO, and in 2016, it reopened as the vibrant cultural space it is today.

To see the movie listings, visit their website at this link.

KINO Rotterdam. Gouvernestraat 129-133, Rotterdam.

You can check the movie listings for all cinemas in the Netherlands through this link.

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