I love The Grand! My favorite Christmas gift last year was a membership here, and it has been just the greatest! I love going to the movies here and they always have the best selection, not to mention the BEST popcorn in town. Do yourself a favor and get yourself a membership!!

Only one of 3 theaters in western Washington showing the must see Indie film. Parking was free, lobby was comfortable and the staff, all volunteer, were so nice. Great non-profit space to support.

First time visitor and would give 4 rather than 5s because those who have wheelchair or walker are challenged to enter/exit an individual theater bay because there are steps at the entry although to enter the whole theater there is a ramp. However there maybe alternatives but I did not inquire. I was concerned for a woman who was struggling with her wheeled walker to exit the bay. Otherwise, this is a classic old-school theater with updated comfortable seats and cup holders. In the reception area lots of memorabilia and simple but nice selection of treats, wine, and locally sourced ice cream. Would come back not only for the cinematic niche & artistic movies shown here but also for the tasty popcorn. The servers treat the popcorn with care including the butter. Nice touch.

My husband and I became members of The Grand Cinema a few years’ ago & have never regretted it. The GC is an independent & very unique in design, old/historical movie theatre, which specializes in showing artistic & foreign & independent films vs run-of-the-mill Top Action movies like Marvel films or the Transformer series of action films. Their staff are mainly volunteers & it’s obvious they like being there - they are invariably helpful & polite. Their popcorn is some of the best popcorn I’ve ever tasted at any movie theatre, or anywhere else for that matter - it’s always fresh & hot & they use real butter, vs that disgusting artificial yellow ‘slime’ junk, you get at most commercial movie theatres. As members, we get a discount on all movies & popcorn, along with close-by parking, which is a nice trade-off for the annual membership fees. The GC is in downtown Tacoma, is easy to find & reminds me of an old, treasured relic from the past.

Catefully curated high quality cinema. Warm and friendly volunteers and staff. Old fashioned theatre with small but adequate auditoriums is a bit threadbare but has charm and personality.

Fun movie theater. Lots of knowledgeable volunteers. Yummy popcorn & ice cream--they even had a dairy free ice cream which I can eat! Also, some healthy nuts so you dont have to eat junk food. Great place!

Best local theater Ive ever been to. Student discounts for Huskies, and alcohol while you sit in a cozy theater that has seats that are set in such a way that you wont have a hard time seeing over someone. Indepented films are awesome, support indies and encourage the local film scene!

The only theater around that you can see indie films. Great prices on tickets, and concessions including beer and wine. Seats are tight but comfortable enough.

The main local independent film Theater of Tacoma. Prices are good. they chose great independent movies of all genres. they show different movies on top of the regular movies they show. For example they have weird elephant on Saturdays which shows cult movies . They also have a Tuesday film series and a family film series. They are pretty cool there if you a request a upcoming movie to show they will see if they can show it. you can also apply to volunteer here which is cool as well.

I like that this cinema is there to help out the community, and that they only have Award winning films. Ive seen Jane, 1917 and Brooklyn all here and all were good experiences.

Very enjoyable. Parked in the lot for 2.00. Watched the Fungi film with a quiet audience. Clean theater, friendly volunteers running it smoothly. Lots of choices for snacks.

Cutest little hole in the wall cinema. Very cozy. Great service. Quiet theaters. Loved the Mom & Pop feel

Excellent films (films for grownups), great staff (mostly volunteers) the Best popcorn (real, old fashionedmovie style). Always a wonderful experience!

Small but wonderful cinema. Foreign and independent films. Members get popcorn and discounts. Friendly and clean. Best movies.

Nice place and the club membership seems like a good deal. Seats were pretty comfortable and it really felt like a community there. Popcorn was quite good and the membership gives you a small popcorn each visit.

This is a beautiful OLD theater. Lots of history. Be warned that there is not much parking. Im part of WOW (Weekend of Wizardry) and we were setting up decorations for the Harry Potter movie marathon tomorrow and Sunday. Its a really cute space. Check listings to see whats playing. Im sure youll find something wonderful.

Love the weird elephant movies they do here! The seating isnt the greatest, but not terrible. Its a cute theater.

Perfect little movie theater!Small but worth the drive!I found this is one of the few places remaining that puts real butter on your popcorn.The prices are so reasonable you might want to bring a friend or two.Become a member an the rewards will amaze you.Plus, the staff are mostly volunteers with a love for the movies old and new.Ensure you check the website to ensure seating is available as the can sell out.On the website and in the lobby they post upcoming events and more.

So quaint. I love going there because it makes me feel like Im going back in time. Super experience. Great staff and you can enjoy a glass of wine or beer.

Place feels claustrophobic, theater screen was pretty small, we were waiting for a weirdly long amount of time (15+ minutes?) to enter the theater as the ticket checker was cleaning... Seats were decent and movie experience wasnt horrible overall, but probably going to avoid this place in the future.

We had a good experience at this theater. The selection of refreshments was nice, the ticket buying process was good, the seats were comfortable, and the screen was high quality. Not much else that you can ask for. However, minus one star for the climate control. The A/C was on and blowing constantly for the entirety of our film. We were freezing, and we were dressed for the 40 degree drizzly Tacoma day. Hopefully this was a one-off mistake because I am otherwise excited to see another film here.

The cinema itself was very nice. The volunteers were friendly, helpful, and enthusiastic about movies. There is not much parking available, so allow enough time to find a space. I took the last available space in the Diamond parking lot next to the cinema. I came to see The Dead Dont Die. which is a campy zombie movie.

There is no more satisfaction than supporting a local theater. Dont get me wrong, I do love going to Regal and watching my favorite movie on the biggest screen but I like the part I play in my participation in something local.All the volunteers who work at The Grand are most cheerful and friendly. Get a family membership and you can watch a movie for 8 dollars. I have not yet had a chance to see Monday movie for members at 5 dollars but I soon will. I love watching some of the movies that will only show at the Grand.And.....dont forget to pick up your free popcorn for members. Add the butter for happiness:) By no means is it tasty or healthy but my husband and I enjoy the tradition. The quality of the picture is not something I will write home about but again the satisfaction of watching something in a local theater makes it okay.Thank you for all that you do to keep your doors open Grand Cinema!

I love The Grand so much. Best place in Tacoma to catch a movie, plus you can bring your Corina Bakery treats into the theater and I can’t imagine a better setup than that. There’s so much good to say about The Grand, so I’ll just leave it at: documentaries. Amazing documentaries show at The Grand; I’ve seen several at this cinema I might not have even heard of otherwise. Oh, and rent The Grand for your birthday party. A+

Love this art house Cinema. Its clear they love movies and it shows! Always love going to the movies here! The concessions are delicious as well.

Good movies. Friendly staff. Great popcorn!

Went to see the movie: Its a Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood: With Tom HanksI had tears of Joy and Happiness

An amazing non-profit independent theater in Tacoma. The Grand regularly plays independent and foreign films for diverse audiences. Last night I saw an animated film about Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, followed by a panel discussion with survivors of the genocide. It was a meaningful event to the Cambodian community of Tacoma, and educational for guests of all backgrounds. Thank you for hosting this film and discussion.

What a quaint and friendly place to enjoy a movie. Feels very nostalgic of a bygone time and era . The cool factor is alive and well here.

Our experience was excellent! Well definitely be going back, again and again it was that good. Very affordable, beer and wine, comfortable seats, great atmosphere, delicious popcorn, just am overall great place and time!

The grand is just what you want in an old style theater. They run great movies if you are into great movies. Their popcorn is the best. Its rewarding to patronize neighborhood cinemas. The Grand is volunteer-run and they do a great job. Its not like a mall theater. Its more like yesteryear and its fun.

This place is amazing. The staff is very friendly and had me laughing. The theater is quaint and beautiful. This reminds me of theaters in the past before becoming the huge behemoths they are. Great for a date night!

The Grand Cinema on 606 Faucett Ave. has been a great venue and headquarters for the Tacoma Film Fest 2019. It has several screens though the TFF used only 1 and 2 most of the time and the VIP lounge downstairs. Each had an intimate, old-time feel but with comfort and cleanliness. The concession stand offered the usual along with a beer and wine selection and some local favorites from Ice Cream Social and the bakery next door. Now that the festival has brought me here, I will surely become a regular or a member with some perks!** Please LIKE my review, if it helps you!

Decent place great popcorn tough parking if your not a member

My son and I have seen many good movies at the Grand Cinema. Its so nice to be able to see independent films at a nice theater in Tacoma.

Vintage feel, good wine and great popcorn. Run by volunteers. When I went to the restrooms during the movie they changed the signs and I went back to the wrong theatre.

I absolutely love this place. Signed up for membership

Everyone is always so friendly, top notch customer service!

It may have original seats, and it may be old and not a corporation, but the movies all have a theme, to enrich, educate, and at times, not main stream. It is a charm to have this Grand Cinema available to us.

I miss this place so much!

Charming old-timey atmosphere in a beautiful historic location. They show lots of interesting movies, not simply the most artsy they can possibly find, but do emphasize the independant and off-beat options. You can see movies here you wont find anywhere else locally. Pay parking next door, but you can get a voucher inside if you are seeing a movie.

One of my favorite theatres. Comfortable, small, volunteer run.

Small, but a great place for my family. Friendly staffs.

I had no idea this place existed until i realized it was the closest theatre to me playing the Peanut Butter Falcon. For a non profit volunteer run cinema it was an amazing experience worth going back for.

Great movies, popcorn, and beverages! Pro-tip: they even let you bring in food from Corinas Bakery next door! Volunteers are great. Parking could be better.

We love it. Great staff!

One of my favorite spots in the city. Great atmosphere and entertainment. Local small business. Very cool little spot.

My first visit to the Grand was great! It’s old school but cool. The popcorn was hot and fresh. I love the fact that they have beer and wine available. The movies are more artistic, interesting than the more mainstream pictures at the malls. Became a member: $5 movies on Mondays, free small popcorn, $2.50 off each movie for a year all for $45.

Nice old style cinema. Very cool place.

Fun little theater. Very cold when we went unfortunately but good prices!

Love this place art house independent cinema please support

Very nice movie theater. It was clean.Zoey Nash

Great local theater. Very active in the community.

This place is an institution of the community. I should volunteer there but I at least bought concessions! ;)

Nostalgic place to watch movies that dont make it to the big screen but are good to watch.

It is great theater. Next door u can have coffee.

Went for weird elephant series. Watched Evil Dead 2. Nice small theatre would go again.

Best movies and movie house in the south sound.

I love places that give communities a sense of, well, place. The Grand Cinema fits the bill in downtown Tacoma. It shows an eclectic assortment of foreign, independent and local films, with a sprinkling of thoughtful commercial films shown, too. It also serves as a gathering place for community conversations, and offers popcorn with real butter and an assortment of drinks and snacks at reasonable prices. A local gem.

If you love foreign films, the best popcorn ever like the kind Grandma used to make on the stove with real butter, and a tasty wine to compliment it all then youre in for a treat. I think its a great place for date night.

Love it! Very intimate atmosphere. The staff is friendly and helpful. A true movie theater experience. Old school approach with all the modern conveniences. Definitely recommend. I cant wait until the film festival.

I love going to the Grand. People who volunteer/work there are generally friendly and the films they show often challenge or expand my mind.

Great place for small intimate movies and art house films. Serves beer and wine now too.

Wish I could come here more often. Wonderful volunteers and excellent movie selections.

Fun and nostalgic theater! Great selection of movies and always has a small-town kind of feel. I have had a good experience every time I’ve been here

Alright theatre the staff constantly makes fun of the guests I myself have being called a freak while going there and have had to put up with this strange behavior from the various staff members one is a really weird looking old man. Theyve called me a freak outside of the establishment as well calling me a freak if they ever passed me in public. This has been going on for something like 12 years now if you can put up with being called names on a constant basis by staff of an independent theatre then its a great place.

Love the grand and the film series known as weird elephant at 11pm on Saturdays. Only thing is it can get pretty warm sometimes

I got to watch a movie alone in the theater because I was the only one who bought a ticket for it that night. How cool a private viewing! Any other theater would have said its not full enough and not show it. But they told me to enjoy!This place is also amazing because they show films you wont see anywhere else! Wonderful foreign films and indie films!

Enjoying the Tacoma Film Festival. Have seen many excellent presentations.

First time visitors last night. What a wonderful little spot! All the folks working were really friendly, and the theater is really cute. Its small, but well taken care of. (And such a great curation of films!) We cant wait to become members and come back.

One of my favorite movie theaters, Ive been going here for over ten years and Im always happy to go see a movie here. Also has the best popcorn in the region.

Nice time out and lots of fun around the area

I enjoy seeing movies at the Grand Cinema. Its my favorite movie theater.

Great place. Scene Spirited Away here I will return very legit

Great movies. Friendly volunteers.No commercials.

Had to come here for a film not showing in Kitsap. Reasonable prices, friendly staff, historic setting!

Feels good to watch a movie here.

Super cool independant movie theater! Ice cream, beer, wine, and really good popcorn!

Outstanding. I enjoyed the intimate setting of The Grand. Every Theatre should be that nice. The staff gave us a warm greeting, and were very nice. Theatre was clean, well kept, and cozy. Parking ranges from free to $2.00 (in specific parking lot), and snacks were fair to average in price. We will definitely make plans to visit more regularly.

Great independent that actually shows movies not seem at big box cinemas. Intimate feel, better munchies. Definitely keep in your rotation!

Good selection of hard to find movies. Popcorn was really tasty. Ticket prices were reasonable. Seating and screen were pretty old school.Overall a positive experience. I recommend going.

I took my 3yr old for the free family flick held on one Saturday a month and we both had a blast! This cinema is a gem; clean, nicely decorated, with an old school vibe to it which I loved! On top of that the movie was free!! Im really glad I discovered this place because I intend to come back here plenty more times. Thanks Grand Cinema for an awesome experience .

Best movie venue in town and best popcorn. Low key, clean.

Very friendly, locally owned coop-type establishment. Clean and neat. Reasonably priced. Art films featured as well as foreign language films. Comfortable.

Such a nice gem in Tacoma, and a great host for local events.

Cute and quaint theatre! We saw a show there this last weekend and it was great experience. I love the fact that they provide a parking area for theatre customers. The prices are competitive and it’s great to support a local business!

The movie and the employees was great. Thank you very much.

Great Movie theater. Great place to go for senoirs to avoid young folks doing young folks things at theater. Overall great place to escape and enjoy a movie.

Great Flicks. Great popcorn.M

I wasnt expecting a small theater but I loved with the place. Its a small Urbanized place with great customer service

A cute place with cheap ticket prices for current movies in other theatres.

I love the Grand Cinema. Its such a nice Tacoma Gem! The theatre always has a good selection of movies. Leave a happy camper every time.

Playing indie film festivals galore, love the vibe here

One of my favorite places. Now I live out of state I dont get too so much but when close Ill always catch a good movie there with the best popcorn. ..

Lovely community movie theater. Great variety of films, friendly staff, and wonderful concession counter with beer, wine, and local treats.

I like this theater. Just wish that the floors had more slope as it can sometimes be hard to see over the heads of people in front of you due to the older style seats.

I love the old authenticnes of the area.

Gotta love it. A Tacoma jewel.

Great throw back theater. All staff are volunteers. Show more theatrics movies than i normally see and seating is limited (five small theaters) but the popcorn (using real melted butter) and the overall ambiance is a classic feel. There is a Saturday night promo group -?something elephant?? That shows throwback/cult classics etc which is great entertainment. I myself caught the original Die Hard right around Xmas time and had a blast.

This is a wonderful surprising location and theater. Fun classic movies with wonderful staff and guests. A must visit for all... and weird elephant movies (late) are a must for adults! Fun trivia and prizes to be had as well... recomend Die Hard at Christmas!