A Guide to Seattle’s Independent Movie Theaters

Do you enjoy movie theaters but quail at the thought of enduring one more Nicole Kidman AMC promo? Fear not! The greater Seattle area hosts a bounty of indie cinemas with more exciting programming than major chains, not to mention fewer commercials. From Tacoma to North Bend to Ballard, here are 10 small movie houses nourishing the spirit of Northwest cinema.

The Beacon Cinema

Columbia City

” Eclectic” is the operative word for this 48-seat, single-screen theater that opened in 2019, making it a relative newcomer to Seattle’s indie flock. Employees introduce each movie—without spoilers!—prior to the lights going down, reinforcing the Beacon’s

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