Top Movie theater in Munich

Discover top-rated movie theater, landmarks, and practical traveler recommendations in Munich.

6 Listed places

4.4 average across 6 rated listings

Nymphenburger Str. 31 • Isartorpl. 8 • Lilienstraße 2

Paid admission; prices vary by film, screening time and live-event format. Check the official programme for current tickets. – Tickets before 12:30 from €5 under Herbstkino für Alle; regular prices vary by film, time and format.

Popular Neighborhoods:

Nymphenburger Str. 31 Isartorpl. 8 Lilienstraße 2 Sendlinger-Tor-Platz 11 Karlsplatz 5

#1 4.6 (3,389) Movie theater

Cinema Filmtheater

Nymphenburger Str. 31

Famous for: A 1954 Munich cinema showing arthouse films, current releases and live international opera transmissions.

Cinema Filmtheater on Nymphenburger Straße is a 1954 Munich cinema for arthouse films, major releases and live opera broadcasts near Stiglmaierplatz.

Film Buffs Culture Seekers Art House Fans

#2 3.9 (4,761) Movie theater

CinemaxX Munich

Isartorpl. 8

Famous for: Seven renovated screens with BARCO laser projection, 2D and 3D films, and ULTRA LUX seating.

CinemaxX Munich at Isartorplatz pairs seven renovated laser-projection screens, 2D/3D films and ULTRA LUX seats beside Isartor in central Munich.

Cinephiles families couples

#3 4.5 (1,470) Movie theater

City-Atelier Kinos

Sonnenstraße 12a

Famous for: Arthouse Films, Cafe Bar Atmosphere, Sun Terrace & Beer Garden

Munich's premier five-screen arthouse cinema complex and cultural café-bar at Sonnenstraße 12a between Karlsplatz (Stachus) and Sendlinger Tor, screening European auteur cinema,…

Art Lovers Film Buffs Weekend Outings

#4 4.6 (880) Movie theater

Filmtheater Sendlinger Tor

Sendlinger-Tor-Platz 11

Famous for: Its 1913 cinema interior, chandeliers, balconies, large screen and long-running Munich film history.

Munich’s 1913 Filmtheater Sendlinger Tor closed in January 2025; explore its chandeliers, balcony, cinema history and central location.

Film Buffs History Lovers Architecture Enthusiasts

#5 4.6 (1,635) Movie theater

Gloria Palast

Karlsplatz 5

Famous for: Premium leather seating, welcome cocktails and seat-side service for films and event cinema at Stachus.

Premium cinema at Munich’s Stachus with leather seats, a welcome cocktail, seat-side service, current films and opera events.

Film Buffs Culture Seekers Date-Night Couples

#6 4.3 (2,262) Movie theater

Museum Lichtspiele

Lilienstraße 2

Famous for: Munich’s oldest cinema, original-language releases and its enduring Rocky Horror Picture Show screenings.

Museum Lichtspiele, Munich’s oldest cinema, screens original-language releases and the Rocky Horror Picture Show year-round in Au.

Film Buffs Cinephiles Original-Language Moviegoers

Planning guide

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Nymphenburger Str. 31: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
Isartorpl. 8: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
Lilienstraße 2: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
Sendlinger-Tor-Platz 11: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
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What are the top movie theater to visit in Munich?

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