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Avon Cinema

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50 Reviews

#30 of 98 things to do in Providence

Concerts & Shows, Theaters

Thayer Street, Providence, RI

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“Not a multiplex - thank goodness”

The sole remaining art house in Providence that shows interesting indi films and “live... read more

Reviewed October 27, 2018

mgerhardt

Warren, Rhode Island

via mobile

“Historic cinema in Providence”

Since high school, I've seen multiple movies at Avon Cinema, many of which never had a mainstream... read more

Reviewed August 2, 2018

Laura C

Rhode Island

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Average4%
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Thayer Street, Providence, RI

College Hill

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mgerhardt

Warren, Rhode Island

662158

Reviewed October 27, 2018 via mobile

Not a multiplex - thank goodness

The sole remaining art house in Providence that shows interesting indi films and “live” performances mostly from the National Theatre in London. A throwback although the popcorn is still too expensive

Date of experience: October 2018

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Laura C

Rhode Island

7825

Reviewed August 2, 2018

Historic cinema in Providence

Since high school, I've seen multiple movies at Avon Cinema, many of which never had a mainstream release. I feel fortunate that I'm able to see these movies or documentaries and thrilled that they're shown at a historic theater. When you walk in the door...More

Date of experience: June 2018

Thank Laura C

megalley

Boston, Massachusetts

15943

Reviewed May 27, 2018

Not your standard Multiplex

There aren't enough of these around any more, so the 30 minute trip to Avon Cinema in Providence is worth it. They show independent films in an old-style theatre; no reclining seats, but who cares? The price is reasonable, and it's easy to find parking...More

Date of experience: May 2018

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Neal F

Providence, Rhode Island

10636

Reviewed December 7, 2016

Unique, old time cinema experience

Thrilled to find Avon Cinema as the only local venue for a documentary been wanting to see (The Eagle Huntress). First visit. Found it to be an old time cinema that has not been updated with wide screen or major speaker systems. The seats appear...More

Date of experience: December 2016

Thank Neal F

MOmtravels4

Providence, Rhode Island

13331

Reviewed October 27, 2016

We are Lucky to Have this Cinema

It is great to have this gem in town that gets the unique movies and is such a great experience. I end up here multiple times a month and enjoy the experience every time. It's a good idea to get their cinema ticket which allows...More

Date of experience: October 2016

Thank MOmtravels4

NellieNyack_NY

Nyack, NY

351104

Reviewed November 30, 2015

A step back in time

Stepping into this theatre is like dating in the fifties. Very well maintained, good acoustics, friendly personnel, nice assortment of goodies. A nostalgic and fun experience. Highly recommended.

Date of experience: November 2015

1 Thank NellieNyack_NY

lynnb705

Rhode Island

18169

Reviewed June 19, 2015

Nostalgic & Quaint

One of the oldest theatres in our city. Nostalgic and quaint offering great films not seen at typical cinema's. Right on Thayer Street so there's lots to do nearby. Fantastic Indian restaurant across the street.

Date of experience: June 2015

1 Thank lynnb705

Tim J

Providence, Rhode Island

191226

Reviewed April 8, 2015

Tiny Cinema With Unique Energy

The times I've gone to the Cinema were when there were either shadowcasts of older films (Rocky Horror Picture) or newer niche films (Repo: The Genetic Opera). I don't know if Avon would succeed in a different area or on another street, but something about...More

Date of experience: October 2014

3 Thank Tim J

TheFoodLegend

Charleston,SC

26454

Reviewed December 29, 2014

Still Great after All These Years

As a student at Brown in the late 50s, I spent a lot of time in this wonderful theatre. Some of my favorite movies there were: "Diabolique" (I jumped out of my seat at the bathtub scene), "Wild Strawberries" and "The Seventh Seal" (early Bergman),...More

Date of experience: July 2014

2 Thank TheFoodLegend

pgrandst

Brookline, Massachusetts

27366

Reviewed November 17, 2014

Great for Indy films

Charming cinema right on Thayer Street, nestled in the heart of Brown University. Highly recommended!

Date of experience: December 2013

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