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Mar. 2, 2023

4 downtown movie theatres to take in a screening

What better way to be entertained and escape from the world than to see a movie? Downtown Montreal is home to 4 movie theatres with different offerings. Needless to say, there’s something for everyone. Get your popcorn and enjoy the show!


Cinéma Impérial

Located in the heart of the Quartier des spectacles since 1913, Cinéma Impérial is an historic movie theatre with old-fashioned charm! It has only one auditorium and has retained its traditional decor and style marked by classical opulence. If you want to be entertained by a good movie while feeling as if you’re travelling back in time, this is the cinema for you! It’s one of the last old-fashioned cinemas in the Montreal area!

1430 Rue de Bleury

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Cinéma Banque Scotia Montréal

Located in the heart of Sainte-Catherine Street in the Carrefour Industrielle Alliance, Cinéma Banque Scotia Montréal offers a wide variety of screening options: you can enjoy an action movie in 3D, a high-resolution IMAX experience, or a completely immersive experience with their UltraAVX theatre.

977 Rue Sainte-Catherine O.


Cinéma du Musée

Located in the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Cinéma du Musée is a company based on the principle of social economics that aims to promote the 7th art in all its forms! It offers a contemporary, independent program of films, presented in their original version with French or English subtitles depending on the screening. The Cinéma du Musée seeks to provide access to a wide range of thought-provoking and insightful films and documentaries!

1379-A Rue Sherbrooke O.

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Cinéma Cineplex Forum et VIP

Located a few steps from Atwater metro station, the Cinéma Cineplex Forum & VIP offers 22 screens including 1 IMAX auditorium, 1 auditorium for a full-immersion experience with UltraAVX technology, 7 3D auditoriums, and even a VIP room for an exceptional experience with meals included. During your visit, take the time to admire the premises, former home of the Montreal Canadiens from 1924 to 1996!

2313 Rue Sainte-Catherine O.


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