Maybe it’s the beautiful weather and plethora of outdoor activities, but Hawaii doesn’t have many movie theaters – and many of them are pretty run-down. But these nine theaters are a cut above the rest, and offer an experience unlike the rest.
- Movie Museum, Honolulu
Angela Leilani S/Yelp No one would expect this little hole in the wall to be a movie theatre, but it is. Reservations are a must – since the theatres are so tiny – but guests can bring their own drinks and snacks. Selections are often obscure – think lots of classics, independent flicks, foreign films, and documentaries.
- Honokaa People’s Theatre, Big Island
Peoples Theatre K/Yelp This little 525-seat movie house was built in 1930, and while it has struggled to remain afloat in recent decades, it is now a popular spot for locals who want to enjoy a movie without driving into Hilo. The theatre is full of Old Hawaii charm, and the attached café features delicious treats with cinema-related names.
- Sunset on the Beach, Honolulu
Jose C/Yelp This isn’t a traditional movie theatre – it is instead a 30-foot screen set up at Honolulu’s Kuhio Beach a few times each year for free screenings. There are no events scheduled right now, but check out sunsetonthebeach.net for future events.
- Palace Theatre, Hilo
Palace Theatre/Yelp A cinema and performing arts venue, the films shown are definitely unique – in the next month they are showing the new Amy Winehouse Documentary, a drama/mystery titled “Irrational Man,” and a new documentary which has been in the works for seven years. They also host concerts and musicals.
- Waimea Theatre, Kauai
Waimea Theatre Movies tend to come to this theatre a little late (we’re talking two weeks to a few months – but it is a pretty popular spot on Kauai to see a movie, if only because it’s one of two theatres left on the island. The small town establishment has one theatre, and was opened in 1938.
- Consolidated Ward Stadium
Consolidated T/Yelp Consistently rated as one of the best movie theatres in Hawaii, Ward has an IMAX< 3D Titan XC, – and offers discounted $6 tickets on Mahalo Tuesdays. It is also close to tons of dining options for an outing with friends, or a date with your significant other.
- The Great 4-D Movie Ride, Big Island
Richard V/Yelp This non-traditional theatre is the first of its kind on the Big Island – featuring short movies, complete with 3D movies, synchronized full-motion seats, impressive sound system, and water and air sprays. Pretty cool, eh?
- Regal Cinemas Maui Mall Megaplex 12
Chris S/Yelp It’s pretty sad that the highest-rated theatre on Maui only has three stars on Yelp. Is it because movie theatres aren’t necessarily as popular in Hawaii? I don’t think so, but someone must have that opinion, since there are only two theatres on the entire island.
- Fun Flicks Outdoor Movies, Oahu
Leslie N/Yelp So, this isn’t a theatre – but instead a party and event service where anyone can rent a huge screen to host an outdoor event wherever you desire - in a park, on a beach, or even right next to your own swimming pool – as long as there is space for the huge screen!
Which of these is your favorite theatre to enjoy a good movie? Did I miss your favorite spot?
Angela Leilani S/Yelp
No one would expect this little hole in the wall to be a movie theatre, but it is. Reservations are a must – since the theatres are so tiny – but guests can bring their own drinks and snacks. Selections are often obscure – think lots of classics, independent flicks, foreign films, and documentaries.
Peoples Theatre K/Yelp
This little 525-seat movie house was built in 1930, and while it has struggled to remain afloat in recent decades, it is now a popular spot for locals who want to enjoy a movie without driving into Hilo. The theatre is full of Old Hawaii charm, and the attached café features delicious treats with cinema-related names.
Jose C/Yelp
This isn’t a traditional movie theatre – it is instead a 30-foot screen set up at Honolulu’s Kuhio Beach a few times each year for free screenings. There are no events scheduled right now, but check out sunsetonthebeach.net for future events.
Palace Theatre/Yelp
A cinema and performing arts venue, the films shown are definitely unique – in the next month they are showing the new Amy Winehouse Documentary, a drama/mystery titled “Irrational Man,” and a new documentary which has been in the works for seven years. They also host concerts and musicals.
Waimea Theatre
Movies tend to come to this theatre a little late (we’re talking two weeks to a few months – but it is a pretty popular spot on Kauai to see a movie, if only because it’s one of two theatres left on the island. The small town establishment has one theatre, and was opened in 1938.
Consolidated T/Yelp
Consistently rated as one of the best movie theatres in Hawaii, Ward has an IMAX< 3D Titan XC, – and offers discounted $6 tickets on Mahalo Tuesdays. It is also close to tons of dining options for an outing with friends, or a date with your significant other.
Richard V/Yelp
This non-traditional theatre is the first of its kind on the Big Island – featuring short movies, complete with 3D movies, synchronized full-motion seats, impressive sound system, and water and air sprays. Pretty cool, eh?
Chris S/Yelp
It’s pretty sad that the highest-rated theatre on Maui only has three stars on Yelp. Is it because movie theatres aren’t necessarily as popular in Hawaii? I don’t think so, but someone must have that opinion, since there are only two theatres on the entire island.
Leslie N/Yelp
So, this isn’t a theatre – but instead a party and event service where anyone can rent a huge screen to host an outdoor event wherever you desire - in a park, on a beach, or even right next to your own swimming pool – as long as there is space for the huge screen!
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