I will surely recommend this cinema house for everyone because of its amazing and well-maintained facilities. This place is really one of the best in the area, and Im happy because they have the best snacks to complement the movies. Indeed, a great place to relax and enjoy a movie! Strongly recommended!

For those who looked for a movie house and the place to hang out with, this movie house was the best for you! The staff here were accommodating, informative, and decent. Besides, the foods that they served were hot, and the drinks taste good. The arrangement of the movie house was organized and comfortable. Also, the screen was big and clear. It was truly the best to visit here!

I had the best night together with my boyfriend here in this movie house. The seats are comfortable and we had a delicious dinner all while watching a movie. Our experience there from walking into the watching movie was great. They were also great because the movie house is kept clean, organized and the staff is friendly. Highly recommended!

We saw The Moth here. This theater had very good acoustics and snack bar. The seats are very comfortable and gallery helps get a good view no matter which seat. Love this theater. Also a great neighborhood. Lots of good restaurants and places to grab a snack or a drink.

Theater is about as clean we can expect a theater to be. Reclining, comfy leather seats. Definitely nice if youre in the area.

I wasnt at the theater as its temporarily closed!I was however at the Castro Coffee where Ive always patronized them as selling the best coffee in the whole Bay Area !!! Ken & his Wife Abeer, lovely daughter Delhia good friend Ray , Damir, & Oscar !!Wouldnt go anywhere else!Wouldnt want to ! Wouldnt need to !

The beautiful old theater, right in the heart of Castro. Great place to see older films. The prices for popcorn and drinks are surprisingly reasonable. The ladies behind the counter seemed to have an attitude as if they were doing me a favor by selling me popcorn and coke, but it was late and maybe they were tired.

Art deco,classic movies, a Time when the big screen was King. If you are looking for IMAX this is not the place for you. The Castro theater offers a time for a person to step back to enjoy those black and white films.The Hughes the colors of a panavision can only be enjoyed a screen of this dimension.

Beautiful architecture! An historic landmark in San Francisco. It was originally built in 1922. Here you can see foreign films, repertory cinema, film festivals and special first run presentations. The theater also has a large stage for live performances and other celebrations.

Ive been to many different types of show at the Castro Theater, and its always a great time. The concession stand is somewhat basic compared to other theaters, but there are plenty of good bars and restaurants nearby.Come a bit early, and theres often a mini-concert on the organ. (The closing number on the night I took the pic was the Liberty Bell March - very appropriate for a Monty Python double feature.) Sing-alongs and Peaches Christ shows are also lots of fun.

Cant wait for it to open again.

Fun comfy old theater. Definitely not state of the art sound or projection, but come here for a cultural experience, and vintage style. If you are lucky the classic pipe organ will be playing and other live elements that make this place one of a kind.

Historic and iconic movie theater in the heart of Castro. Totally recommend their sing-a-long performances which day run regularly with different movied. I recommend checking their website in advance to see when is the best showing for you. We watched Queen on a Sunday and the theater was packed but comfortable.Paying extra for the sing-a-long was absolutely worth it! You get a goodie bag with fun props the audience can use while watching the movie. there is a costume contest and everybody is just joining in the fun!! I loved it

A must if you’re a tourist in San Fran, it’s definitely a photo bucket and Instagram opportunity. I do recommend taking the picture from for distance away so that you can see the theatre sign. Go in the late afternoon when sun won’t distort your photo.

Beautifully restored, old time movie house. Healthy snack bar with great popcorn.Came from Sacramento to see a movie not playing in my area and this historic theater made it worth it.

Old fashion movie theater, classic and wonderful. Beautiful, decorative and lots to see.

You can see the old Hollywood glamour shining through in the decor. They still have an organist playing before the movie began. I was there for a SFFilm premiere of the movie Q Ball. Lots of fun! They have a bar and snacks.

Saw Guster there. Fun space for a show, though the line to get in was oppressive and weather freezing.Worth it though for the great ambiance inside. Very cool lighting that transformed theater into a great concert venue. Sat toward back, could see everything.

This is the grand Dame of San Francisco movie theaters. Although centered in an LGBT epicenter, it hosts an array of classic films and most of the major film festivals. Go for evening weekend shows and you might get to hear the organ played before the screening.

I loved the history of the place. You feel as if youre back in 1922 watching a film for the first time in there. Its just amazing there!

We came here for a North Face speaker series and watched short film clips. The theatre has very nice decor and seats were fairly comfortable. There are a lot of good food options close by as well. The coolest feature is at the beginning of the show a musician rises out of the floor and plays a Wurlitzer...that is real and pretty epic.

Just saw the premier of The Irishman here. As a lifelong movie fan, this is among my favorite movie theaters Ive ever been to. It has that awesome retro feel that you get at small town movie theaters, but the difference is that this one is located right in The Castro, one of the most fun and vibrant neighborhoods of the city, and that its capacity is absolutely massive - it can seat a whopping 1,400 people! There is excellent sound quality, the screen is very big, and the seats are reasonably comfortable. The interior design is beautiful.Tips: come here early, especially if youre coming to a movies opening night, as there are no assigned seats and the line for concession and even the bathrooms can get ridiculously long before a sold-out screening. You can (and should) buy tickets online to make sure you get in. And finally, unlike most AMC theaters, the movies here start almost exactly on time - maybe 5-10 minutes after the scheduled start time. So aim to be here 15-30 minutes early if you want to get snacks / use the bathroom / secure the best seats in the house.

Beautiful theatre with live organist for movie intros. Lots of old movies to see on the big screen. Fantastic neon sign. Love this place.

Great historic theater. Beautiful architecture. Go when they bring out and play the theatre organ.

Not currently open, but when they are, great programming and sweet staff.

Great single screen theater. Watched Lawrence of Arabia in 70mm. Iconic landmark and has a great lineup of classic films. Must visit for cinephiles.

The beautiful old theater, right in the heart of Castro. Great place to see older films. The prices for popcorn and drinks are surprisingly reasonable. The ladies behind the counter seemed to have an attitude as if they were doing me a favor by selling me popcorn and coke, but it was late and maybe they were tired.

Such an amazing landmark and beautiful theater! The organ player was an added bonus.

Here’s the gay life. Don’t miss this colorful district full of coffee shops and bars.

Amazing classic theater look... with a live grand organist, that plays before and in between movies. Will definitely be coming back for more.

Went to sing along but got kicked out for singing rap god. Nemo could use a little more edge if i do say so myself.

Great movies. Big screen. Accommodates all kinds of movies in all kinds if format. Organist adds a great touch.

Timeless and genuine. Ornate and friendly. The Castro projects a living energy from its very walls and transcends that feeling when the organ player rises up through the stage. A wonderful place to join the community in theater and joy, drama and mystery.

Every show that I have attended has been great. It is in a very good area with many options of food nearby.

Worst seat I have ever felt in my entire life. I couldnt lean back for the entire show. I dont think I would ever go back without a pillow or something. The seats were so bad that I would give this one star even with the cool architecture and the awesome show.

You visit this theater not for sounds, good looking picture or special effects. You are here for a very good atmosphere. There are many kind peoples who love good American movies. And you just cant leave this place after movie end without chatting and discussing it with friends about an hour or more.

Fun theater & fun show! Check if your tickets have assigned seating before the night of the event - if they don’t (like mine didn’t), make sure to get there early, like 7pm-for-an-8pm-show early, if you want to sit together with friends in the orchestra area

Great place to see a movie or show. Still in its original glory! A landmark of the neighborhood

Like an old friend

Some great movie festivals going on in here!

Very cute and cozy venue. Reasonably priced and friendly staff. Good selection of special film showings

This place is a treasure. This kind of an amazing Art Deco palace in the heart of vivid Castro. Great spot. If not for the movie -then go there at least for the interior and allow yourself to be carried by the atmosphere.

After hearing so much about this place over the years Ive lived in the Bay, maybe I was overly excited.Aside from the very conspicuous lack of AC, this was the WORST sound system Ive ever heard. Literally my high schools auditorium had better sound.We came to see Lovett or Leave it and had pretty nosebleed seats. I normally wouldnt have cared so much but it was unbearably hot and the sound system wasnt even loud enough to hear the show... We stayed half an hour and left disappointed but thankful for the fresh air outside.

My childhood neighborhood theater. My favorite movie theater in SF. Great seats, the sound system is first class and the popcorn is freshly made and not cost prohibitive. The movie schedule changes regularly and occasionally they have sing alongs that are so much fun.

A truly fantastic place full of history and of great importance to the LGBT+ community. Definitely worth a visit!

The Castro Theater provides the Classic cinematic experience: Out of the Past and The Gunfight at the OK Corral. Big screen, larger than life stars, and great popcorn!

A wonderful theatre. I love the singalongs and any event that starts with the organ rising out of the floor and serenading the audience into the show.

Wonderful place to see an interactive (or non-interactive) movie. Have seen everything from Airplane! to Blade Runner to Yellow Submarine

My friends and I came here in July for the screening of Jaws the shark movie. It was GREAT to see it in the theater, my parents warned me but I did not listen! So cool to see it like this.

This place is a gem. The architecture and movies selection make up for Its less than perfect cleanness. I come here often for foreign movie festivals.

Queer and all the kinds of love should be respected!

Beautiful theater! Food prices are not ridiculous. The Noir Film Festival is great fun!

Such a great and eclectic space! Will definitely go back for more shows

Beautiful historic theater showing everything from Vertigo to Alien to The Little Mermaid Sing-Along to film festival fare, complete with organ music before the show. The theater is obviously older, but is always clean and well-maintained and has a lot of vibrant decor to show for its age.

Lots of fun to see concerts here! Beautiful decor and setup! Just wish there was more standing room, other then that, absolutly wonderful

Came to see the RZA live from the 36th Chamber, the sound system here is fantastic. I really enjoyed this theater overall definitely cant wait until I have a reason to return!

We had so much fun seeing Vicki Lawrence at the Castro! Great little theatre with amazing character and great staff.

One of the best movie houses in the Bay area. Absolutely beautiful interior. Really nice staff. Interesting venue. Always a joy. Beautiful Grand organ that raises out of the floor. Every tourist should see a movie there.

Simply the best movie theater in San Francisco. If you want a similar experience in the south bay, check out the Stanford theater

Amazing street and everything on that! You have to visit San Francisco and see all culture of gay community!

Super chill spot!

Brilliant cinema. Shows all the oldies and has a real organist playing. Very beautiful.

Great theater. Saw Nick Offerman here and it was a really good size venue. The theater is not too big so you can really see and communicate with the performer. Ill go back to see some films here.

Ive never reviewed this Theater due to the fact that I had never seen a movie there. My first visit was this past weekend. Otherwise, I think its a large vintage theater known for showing classic movies.

Beautiful theatre, just quite uncomfortable seating. Arm rest covers missing in some cases (leaving bare metal). Quite poorly insulated as well. I wish they had turned the lights on at the end of the showing.

I’ve seen several shows at the Castro over the years and have always had a great time. There’s not a bad seat in the house, aisles are wide and easy to navigate, and it’s a beautiful, historic theater. Definitely one of my favorite venues.

The jewel of the Castro- a must do for any tourist or local. Screens new films, old classics that change almost every other night (tonight its blade rummer/tron double feature). Bonus: occasionally they bust out the live organist.

Beautiful old school theater and the sing-along was so fun!!

Gorgeous old time theatre

Was not actually @ The Castro Theater, although we were in San Franciscos Castro District. Whole Foods Market is on the corner of Market Street & Dolores. The Apothecarium, absolutely the finest cannabis dispensary we have ever visited, is just a few doors up town from Whole Foods.

Horrible over the phone costumer service. Called the box office to ask about confirming the start time of a film and was told very coldly to check the website because that’s where the film times are listed. Makes me not want to give this organization my money when customers are treated like a burden for asking clarifying questions.

A fantastic old theatre, gorgeous inside&out. Excellent sound quality, too. Saw the Irishman.

Historic theater showcasing musical sing-alongs (practically a requirement for a theater to exist in the Castro), classics like Hitchcock, and special screenings of LGBT films for Pride. All fun!

This is one of the great theaters in the world.A comfortable, and amazing experience always. Every show is not merely seeing a movie -- its an event. Most films are double features and theres always something special about the show. Go on their website, and go see something that looks interesting to you. Tons of great movies, and it changes every weekend. Incredible theater!

Great old style theater. Lots of charm, but be prepared to walk a couple blocks or more as parking is horrific.

Excellent sound and picture. Fantastic old picture palace of the past.

Did not actually patronize The Castro Theater, although we were in the Castro District of San Francisco, last month, May 2018. We Kid enjoy a freshly prepared Dungeness crab at the Whole Foods Market location on the corner of Market. Also visited the best pharmacy, The Apothecarium, just a few doors down from the Whole Foods Market & The Castro Theater (between the two).

A wonderful place for this dock worker to relax and enjoy a show.

Its a beautiful old landmark theater. The sound system is good and the seats are comfortable.

Went to the Sound of Music Sing-a-long. It was fantastic.

Castro theater is a classic! So many amazing people and films have been through this place

Great films, great space, great staff.

IT IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL THEATER: CLASSIC, OLD FASHION. HOPE STAYS FOREVER!

Great cinema and listening to Scorcese in person was a real treat. Rolling Thunder Review with Dylan in 75 was very interesting and entertaining. Betcha Quentin Tarantino wouldve barfed through it, but hes really ESTABLISHMENT, regardless his feigned Underground Posturing.

Amazing theatre that has a beautiful interior. Definitely worth a trip down to check it out.

We did the Bohemian Rhapsody sing-along here. Everybody was given a bag of party goodies, including glow lights. We sat in the balcony of the jam packed theater. The preshow, with Freddie Mercury impersonator contest & performance, put everyone in a festive mood.But, the experience Ill relish forever was during the sing-along the entire audience would wave their glow lights, creating a rich tapestry of color & light. Its rare that you have a performance that engages an audiences senses the way this movie has. When it was over everyone felt exhilarated, as if they had witness something truly special.I love this theater, I love this movie, and I loved the audience.

My friends and I came here in July for the screening of Jaws the shark movie. It was GREAT to see it in the theater, my parents warned me but I did not listen! So cool to see it like this.

Its a beautiful building and been there for a long time. Play classic movies.

A historic place that you must visit. Hearing the historic organ before an evening show is wonderful. They are a main venue for many LGBT events, especially the longest running LGBT film festival in the world, Frameline.

The most unique cinema theatre in SF! Only The Stanford Theatre in Palo Alto can compete with this one.

Visited for the annual Home for the Holidays concert by the SFGMC and the show was fantastic. The theater is another of the beautiful art deco palaces still around in SF and Oakland, and being steroids off BART is an added bonus.

Great venue and friendly staff

Sing-along Sound of Music was nice but the theater itself was old and not updated. The bathrooms were pretty sad.

The most fascinating theater I have visited ever! It’s very dramatic and cool pipe organ playing.

Nice that they hold special events where you can hear from the people who made the movie and ask questions too.

Iconic. Some call it the Heart of the Castro, and it has been central to San Francisco GLBTQ culture since its restoration. You have to see something there to fully appreciate the venue, and if you are lucky, you will be treated to delightful live music played on the magnificent theater organ before your film or event.

It’s fantastic here

I saw a film for the Frameline Movie Festival. The Castro Theatre was a wonderful venue with great acoustics and a good view from any seat. I especially enjoyed the music from the historic pipe organ as we found out seats.

The Castro Theatre is a popular San Francisco movie palace which became San Francisco Historic Landmark #100 in September 1976.[2] Located at 429 Castro Street, in the Castro district, it was built in 1922 with a California Churrigueresque façade that pays homage—in its great arched central window surmounted by a scrolling pediment framing a niche—to the recently rebuilt basilica of Mission Dolores nearby. Its designer, Timothy L. Pflueger, also designed Oaklands Paramount Theater and other movie theaters in California in that period. The theater has over 1,400 seats (approx 800 downstairs and 600 in the balcony).[3][4] The theaters ceiling is the last known leatherette ceiling in the United States and possibly the world.[citation needed] Another leatherette ceiling was demolished just a few years ago.[where?] To make the ceiling look as though it is leather requires a special technique regarded as lost today.[by whom?]

Great place to see a movie or even better a sing-a-long. Beautiful deco decor. Theyve been updating the sound and video systems, so great for movies.