





The grand old Zoo Palast is back! The elaborately restored, traditional cinema in Berlin shows sophisticated entertainment and family films.
16 Locations
A movie theatre in Berlin can be anything from a plush historic picture palace to a tiny arthouse screen. Around Mitte, Kreuzberg and Charlottenburg, a movie theatre might show blockbusters, original-version films or indie and classic cinema.
This overview gathers Berlin locations that work as a movie theatre, from big multiplexes to independent and open-air cinemas. Some focus on the latest releases, others on original-language screenings, arthouse films and cult classics.
Browse the places below to find the best movie theatre in Berlin, compare programmes and prices, and plan your visit.






The grand old Zoo Palast is back! The elaborately restored, traditional cinema in Berlin shows sophisticated entertainment and family films.





The Friedrichstadt-Palast is Europe's biggest and most modern show palace! The shows are spectacular, colourful and sensationally choreographed with long-legged showgirls in extravagant costumes!






The Astor Film Lounge chases away your blues with an extra helping of luxury and plush as well as selected movies.



A little hidden, actually in the third backyard of Höfe am Südstern in Kreuzberg, you will find the small, relaxed arthouse-cinema which has long turned into an institution. In 2013 the Sputnik Kino celebrated its 25th anniversary.


The Arsenal is the repertory cinema located in the Film Museum on Potsdamer Platz and one of the movie theatres of the Berlin International Film Festival Berlinale.


If you like to watch movies in their original version, you will love the Odeon!

Next to other cultural-social institutions, Kulturfabrik Moabit is also home of the Filmrauschpalast cinema.



In the Filmhaus on Potsdamer Platz the Deutsche Kinemathek - Museum for Film and Television presents important collections from the history of film and television.


The open air cinema Freiluftkino Insel at the Cassiopeia Sommergarten in Friedrichshain is a perfect spot in the city to enjoy a good movie under the stars.


Whether a stunt show in the volcano, a media city tour or autographs from GZSZ-actors - Filmpark Babelsberg is an experience full of action and especially for young people a great attraction.

The name of the little cinema in the heart of Friedrichshain says it all! With round about 80 seats it’s one of the smallest cinemas in Berlin.


The Eva is a small independent neighborhood cinema with a sophisticated program and less commercial productions.





The small ACUD Kino is part of the ACUD Kunsthaus, a place for arts.


The Lichtblick is a charming living room cinema on Kastanienallee.


A seasonal menu with fresh fish and meat dishes as well as regional vegetables are classically refined. The portions fill you up, are lovingly prepared and taste great even on cold days in the warm garden pavilion.


What could be more romantic than a cinematic three-course meal in the beautiful restaurant Duke and a subsequent visit to the Astor Film Lounge? This combo can be booked as a gift set "Cinema & Kitchen" at the Ellington Hotel.