Lovely small theater. Always buy from the concession stand to support local and keep them open. Movies, please come back soon!

This is the cheapest theatre and the cheapest concessions despite what others say. In comparison the prices are way better than anywhere else in Portland.

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This place is awesome. Its just kinda old school feeling in the entry way then you get into a good size viewing area with good sound and acoustics. Its not the most modern experience available sure, but its the middle of downtown area in Portland where space is more and more premium. Its also immediately next to the exit of a parking garage so its about as convenient as you get around here. Plus I just went and saw the new Star Wars at 3:40pm and paid $7.50. Stoked, thanks

Really nice, small business owners cinema. Reasonable ticket prices and comfy seats.

Very cheap tickets, older smaller theater, no frills! First run movies and artsy indie movies. Good bargain.

Dinky little theater spaces with regular seats, but they show an excellent range of movies, including many that arent widely released. Its also nice these days to be able to walk to a movie, and great that you can combine it with the world class dining scene of downtown Portland.

This cozy clean theatre with tasty atypical concessions showed the AMAZING, though bizarre international film, Parasite, BEFORE it won numerous awards. Yay!

It used to be a good theater to go on Tuesday for $5 but they no longer validate parking so at an additional $5 an hr it’s no longer economical. The parking in downtown Portland is terrible so it’s back to the theaters with their own parking.

Love the Nic. Worked at Fore Street & Temple St. back in the day. Always great relevant movies. HARRIET; PESTICIDE; FORD VS FERRARI.

There is a bus stop across the street. Screening rooms are small, and restrooms are clean. I like the congenial ticket staff too.

Cozy little cineplex nestled into the heart of the Old Port.Classic nostalgic old theatre feel. Personable staff.My favorite theater , still running

Love the $5 Tuesday deals and the location of this theater.

Love this cinema for their movie choices. They show a lot of movies that are not main stream movies.

Neat smaller cinema in Portland. I believe sometimes they have movies no over cinema has.

A local gem, a throwback to the good old days of Cinema. Very friendly staff, funky place.

Old theater but staff is great. They offer $5 movies all day on Tuesdays. They show new releases as well as art movies.

Best movie selection of any multiplex theater screens at any given time in a fifty-mile radius. In Portlands Old Port district located conveniently near fabulous restaurants and taverns worth a visit before or after the show.

This is a nice theater in the center of town the price is right but parking can be a challenge

The movie was great but the Nickelodeon is a tired facility. The seats are old and uncomfortable. The place is very clean, however, and they validated my parking garage ticket so I was able to park in the garage for three bucks for five hours.

Great local venue. Nice screens comfortable chairs popcorn consistently good, and super friendly staff!

Dont expect a state of the art theater experience here but its definitely good enough. If you want to catch a movie before or after a great downtown meal and dont want to deal with driving/parking, this is the place. Its located in the heart of the city with easy walking from pretty much anywhere in the city.

O on Tuesday for $5 movie night! Nice little theater. Neat look and feel to it; like an old 70s brothel, lol. Kinda scared the whole time youre watching your movie that the ceiling tiles are gonna fall on you and crush you. Some are missing with electrical lines dangling down, some are sagging and wet, and some are looking like they just got replaced about a year ago. All of it adds to the character of the place. Its definitely a dive theater.

Its a great little local theater, if small, they show some popular films and some art house/indie type films. I appreciate the contrast. Its walking distance if you live on the peninsula. Lots of good memories, here.

Dont remember ever going here. But take this free 5 star review.

Good downtown movie place. Comfy chairs.

Small old movie theater but it doesnt pretend to be anything its not. Did the job of playing the movie and selling snacks just fine.

Small old school theater. Seemed clean, staff was nice, prices are way lower than big names theaters. I liked it.

Patriot Cinemas (otherwise known The Nick) is a last surviving gem from the bygone age of Movies. From the red vests and black bowties of the attendants to the homey and clean interior you feel like youre in a theater from your childhood as soon as you walk in the doors. Concessions are priced much more reasonably then popular chain theaters, the screening rooms themselves are always clean, and same with the bathrooms. The Nick has multple sized screening rooms, 1 normal theater size and a couple smaller rooms that make the whole experience much more intimate. (Though i can see some people not liking the smaller room it didnt bother my wife and I at all) last but not least this theater is one of the last to do $5 tuesdays. Any movie. Any time. 5 dollars. As long as its tuesday. Cant be beat! Stop your search for a movie theater now and go support Patriot Cinemas!

Great selection of movies, friendly staff, easy parking (theyll stamp your ticket for the parking structure next door)

Good, almost great, movie theater in downtown Portland. One negative is that the staff seems bored and not happy to be there.

Great place to catch a show in downtown Portland.

Nice classic old-school theater. If you want fancy reclining seats and frigid AC, go to the competition. But if you want a cozy local movie experience right downtown, this is for you. Im here nearly every Tuesday for $5 Tuesdays. Extra points for vegan cookies at the concession stand. (Im not actually vegan but theyre *really* good cookies.) Minus 1 star just because some of the rooms are slightly behind in maintenance (one or two seats need fixing, a few ceiling sections look like they could use work), but nothing to acutely change the movie going experience.

Awesome place

Great downtown movie house! 6 screens, offering a mix of major studio releases and smaller, independent films. Friendly staff serving up the usual movie time treats, popcorn, candy, sodas. Regular restrooms are up a flight of stairs, but a wheelchair accessible restroom is available in the lobby. Also available are various devices to assist hearing impaired individuals. Evening ticket prices are $10 adults, $7 children and seniors; All matinee shows before 6 pm are $7, and on Bargain Tuesday, all shows are a measly, very affordable $5! There is a parking garage right next to the theater. This cinema is adjacent to the Old Port section of Portland, a multi-block area teeming with specialty stores, unique restaurants (some are nationally recognized), popular clubs and bars, and other attractions.

A small, compact cinema in downtown Portland. Very convenient cinema for locals looking for a place nearby. There are definitely better movie theaters in the greater Portland area but this one is simple, cheap, and convenient. Hard to beat.

Kind of like a dollar movie cinema (interior wise) that shows first run films. Seems like Tuesday is the best day to go because movies are $5 all day. Only choice for new movies downtown

Our sweet downtown cinema with a good selection of movies. I Love this cinema. Also discount coupon books and discounted parking in the attached parking garage.

The movie was great Green Book everything was good though the bathroom across from the refreshments counter definitely needs some paint to say the least.....

What a wonderful place. Clean, perfect seating, friendly staff AND friendly customers. Its a great feel-good place! Tuesday nights $5 for a movie... cant be beat!

Quaint little movie theater. My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time seeing Deadpool 2 on our visit to Portland, and well definitely return to this theater next time were in town. Definitely worth visiting.

They show the best films!!

I often dont come here. I decided to try this theater out because of the 5$ Tuesday deal. Once I got into the cinema I noticed that the ceiling was in horrible condition. Like I could see the dry wall. Additionally some of the employees seemed to dislike their job. I did not feel safe watching a movie which was the most surprising part. Somebody should fix that!!!

Be warned though, they start the actual movie at the time listed. Which is great once you know it, I wish all theatres did that. But if you like previews and you dont get there early youll miss them :-(

Excellent place to see a movie. Comfortable seats, standard concessions. The day we went the ticket sellers creative appearance and good attitude set a positive vibe for the outing. Highly recommended.

Good vibes all around

Interesting but u need to upgrade ur movie screening

Great films and staff. Wish the theaters werent so freezing cold.

Handicap accessible and still the most afortable theater around. They always have a good selection of movies and are willing to take a shot on an indi or forien film that larger theaters might shy away from.

Enjoy Tuesdays at Patriots Cinema $5 tickets

Sweet little neighborhood theater in the heart of Portland, the theaters are small and intimate but I love that theres a great place to go to a movie within walking distance from anywhere on the Portland peninsula. Lots of great memories from here.

Always too cold. Otherwise love staff, cleanliness and handicapped resttoom accessibility

EXCELLENT CINEMA PROVIDING GREAT FEATURE FILMS WITH WARMTH AND COMFORT.

Ive been going to this theater for almost 19 years, since I first moved to Maine; its far different than back then, when they played older movies, and cost $1.00/$1.50 to see a movie.I went this time, spontaneously. I was waiting for a doctors appointment that I was accidentally early too, having mixed up another appointment with another. Fortunately, they had a 12:30pm showing of the Black Panther, and it ended with time to walk to my appointment.I paid $7 to see a matinee, which seemed high. I didnt order any concessions, as they were ridiculously expensive; I know that is where theaters make their profits, but $4 for a very small drink, was crazy. Fortunately, they were nice and let me keep my Starbucks coffee Id just purchased.At first, I was the only patron. Shortly after the film started, a few teens, maybe early 20s, came in, and were loud talking to each other, and were using their cellphone flashlights to find seats; again, I was the only one there, and was sitting back row center. They decided to sit back row left, but were still loudly talking to each other, using their cellphones, and rustling through backpacks. It was absolutely obnoxious, but I was still able to focus on the movie, and enjoy it.Im giving this theater 3 Stars for my experience, because its been a while since Ive gone (I think the last Twilight movie on a date with my ex-wife, was the time previous), and was hoping for a decent experience, but wasnt tio thrilled with the lack of staff attention to disruptions, or lack of decent matinee pricing. I know this is a small theater, but it was the only movie showing, and the kids who came in, were quite disruptive. Still, a great movie, which I absolutely recommend seeing.

A cozy cinema with a friendly staff!

Good little theater, they have deals on Tuesday. Great value.

Cute nostalgic theater in the middle of the city, park to the temple at garage and then go see movie, you’ll get a parking discount. Tuesday movies all $5, cannot be beat.

Film VICE should have been shown in the largest theatre seating, though it was shown in smallest theatre seating, to a packed, sold out crowd during 2 venue showings!!The young movie staff handled situation well under the crowd ed circumstances!

If you have ever been to Nickelodeon, you already know exactly what to expect. It is not change, it is still very old-school in its charm.

No more parking validation, boo.

True classic movie theatre in The Old Port. Been around for ages. Its been renovated over the years & has never looked better. I wish they would show some classic vintage movies from the 70s & 80s once in awhile. Not crap either. Show the blockbusters!

Good choice of movies, always.

Its so great to have a movie theater downtown. A very clean theater, and theres typically a book at the ticket desk with descriptions of each movie; I find that really helpful when I decide to just pop in and see a movie.

Great place to see a movie at a fair price

Small intimate movie theater. Smaller screens than the newer ones, but it makes it up in character and the great location.

Small downtown cinema with a good selection of films. When we went there was a strange smell though. Not sure if thats the norm though.

Great place to see a movie small but adequate good popcorn and drinks very available to the bus and close to coffee and sandwich shops.

Five. Dollar. Tuesdays. Frequent art-house films and blockbusters are well balanced. The only cinema in the Portland area that doesnt have magic in the title. Cozy and unique.

I really like this movie theatre. Recent movies and more reasonable prices than most theatres on admission and snacks. Was newly remodeled at the time.

Great theater, great staff, and great snack options!

I love my local Cinema. Smack in the middle of town, always something good playing.

Was Great.... the film was nice... the theater is clean and comfy... bathrooms too!!

Nice place clean

Great cinema!

Nice movies. Kind of dirty. Hard parking. Expensive

Small theater ..but nice just as is..

Comfortable seating, and a tasteful retinue of current films make this movie house the best and most affordable choice in the Portland, ME area to watch the most current movies, without staying home in your Snuggies to watch Netflix.

Love $5 Tuesdays! Also love the downtown location.

Love this gem of a theater that pays careful attention to the quality of its films and the affordability of seeing them. Reduces Portlands carbon footprint - we can walk to the show!

Great movie on a dreary day...

Here in Maine, we often get completely skipped over in the distribution of independent movies. Patriot Cinemas in Portland does a great job of mixing in smaller-release movies with blockbusters, and their ticket prices are reasonable. Im guessing that people who complain about things like lumbar support in the seats are from elsewhere -- what matters here is getting a chance to see Oscar contenders in a theater setting.

Love the Nickolodeon theater. Has a very old timey feel to it. Located right in the heart of downtown Portland. Prices are very reasonable too.

A wonderful in-town theater. Its small and has a good habit of playing blockbusters in the summer and Golden Globe/Oscar bait in the fall and winter, while having special event showings and support many local filmmakers by giving their work screen time. As someone who sees most every film they play, I find they have a good rotation. I see a couple new films a week into the six audatoriums.The cinema is simple and small, which is an obvious juxtapose to the larger cinemas located outside of Portland, but it is perfectly serviceable, clean, and best... They have a small and knowledgable staff that are dedicated and add in a unique & significant way to the movie going experience.

Cute little theater. Some might say its a little worn down, others would call it character. Ive never had a bad movie going experience here!

Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman

This theater doesnt have the largest screens, but its location and atmosphere make up for that! The staff are pleasant, and tickets are only $5 on Tuesdays!

Great little movie theatre. My girlfriend and I go almost every tuesday for $5 movie night. Only thing I could complain about is parking. But thats Portland for you. If you dont mind walking, Park at another lot around the block instead of the one next to the theatre for $4 an hour.

Nice, smaller cinema. Well maintained. Good popcorn.

Love this theatre. Shape of Water wonderful!

Super aggresive blonde hair glasses wearing guy at the concessions stand. Wanting to kick my friend out of the place for asking if his great hair was real and he could pull it. #fml #smh

Its ok , nice staff

We sat through over 25 minutes of advertisements before the previews for our movie even started! Chairs have absolutely zero lumbar support. With all the movie theater options in the area, I cant imagine this place will be around much longer. We wont be back.

Quality movies in a very special neighborhood. Today I grabbed a Bubble tea next door (and after finishing the tea because outside food is discouraged) I literally walked nextdoor and for $7 (matinee price) watched RBG

Such a cool place. loved the weird after hours film screenings and filling my Starbucks cups with red wine with my buddies and drinking coding the movie.

This is a really nice little theater that usually plays a selection of more limited release movies. As it is an older theater, it doesnt have all bells and whistles of a suburban multiplex, but being in the heart of downtown Portland puts it near all the great restaurant and bars, which makes for a great night on the town.

No better place to catch a movie in the he middle of Portland. And they show some interesting stuff.

Best date place and rainy afternoon local haunt. Love it for what it is - downtown, local, and charming in its vintage qualities.

Ever since I moved back to Maine after three months in Maryland during my senior year in high school in South Portland, I have started going to this theater. There were extremely reasonable prices, which I wished those prices would be again to help improve the national economy and avoid the needless deficit. I now frequent this theater for 20 years, and it was usually a pleasant experience. Whenever I go to the movies, I always make sure I have enough money for concessions (i.e. popcorn, soda, and nachos), and lunch or dinner at a restaurant.Normally Id give it five stars since I enjoy this theater (and probably still do), but as far as the recent outing, Id give it at least three. The reason for that is the staff were too slow to clean the theater while we were waiting in line for the next showing. He had the nerve to stall us---especially me to allow the pre-show segment to start before we were even allowed in, and I dont like it. I hate it when the pre-show starts before I actually arrive in that theater where the movie would be playing. I would strongly, positively insist that I and others would arrive at least 15 minutes before the damn pre-show starts, just to get settled in a little more properly.I am considering the last paragraph a grievance complaint. The one like I said the staff were not finished with the cleaning of the theater in a timely fashion, and it was stupid of them to stall the movie patrons by allowing the pre-show to start before we were even allowed to be seated. That raised my blood pressure and I was stressed out since I cannot and obviously refused to handle not arriving to the movie in time (again I personally insist Id arrive at least 15-20 minutes before the pre-show stats. I was really humiliated and upset, and I was in a bad mood since there were some incompetence with the blatant lack of progress. I did not appreciate the unreasonably slow progress of the cleaning of the theater since the listings have tight schedules. And I was very angry. But since I have been visiting this theater for a long time, Ive decided to give this theater another shot tomorrow. Just as long as the staff really pick up the pace and get the cleaning done a little faster so we can be better settled before the pre-show starts. Dont ask me why. Its my preference, and I am extremely adamant about it. If they really comply to the point, then I will improve the rating up to a five.Consider the three stars a probation.

A Portland staple, this theater is small, but Tuesdays are 5 dollars and they usually have a good variety, although small, of movies

Old fashion cinema with at least one Art File every week.