Balboa Theatre

Balboa Theatre is a indie movie theater Outer Richmond San Francisco located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (415) 221-8184

  • Website

    cinemasf.com/balboa

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  • Type

    Indie Movie Theater

Address

3630 Balboa St (btwn 37th & 38th Ave) San Francisco , CA 94121 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)

Comments / 34


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neighborhood theater popcorn comfortable seats big screens movies beer staff town
SFist

Balboa Theater captures the essence of old-timey movie-going with an ambiance frozen in time (and ticket prices that are well below your local multiplex ). Read more

WhiskyAvenger

Awesome old theater. They have themed days hosted with beer . Check the schedule for events .

Dale Tegman

Cheap indy and "prestige" movies ! Refillable large popcorns and sodas ! A favorite during awards season when you can watch the Golden Globes and Oscars on the big screen for $10.

Kaiser Basileus

it's the perfect little hometown theater, but it's in the city . the 5 muni bus from the north edge of golden gate park will get you back downtown.

takishido neko

Come on Saturdays at 10am for the Popcorn Palace . Classic movies with popcorn and a drink for $10.

SF Weekly

SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Movie/Dumpling Combination. Here’s something purportedly fun: going to the movies . Here’s something that’s actually fun: skipping the exha... Read more

Jim McDermott

My friend wants everyone to know they have new seats since the last time he was here. I want everyone to know the last movie he saw here was The Blind Side.

Susan O'Malley

Excellent indie theater , and increasingly doing cool programming too!

Oleg Zhoglo

Vintage neighborhood theater with an upgraded screen. If you live nearby, get the movie pack pass.

A Fashionable Condition

You know I love my nephew because I just watched a Disney movie . At least it was an independent, Neighborhood movie theater .

Ping

Great neighborhood theater . Walk in last minute and enjoy!!

Nedra

Great classic theater to see a movie in.

Philomena Mangan

Friendly folks & good popcorn .

Reesh W

Old school.. great prices loved it!

Michiel De Mey

Very cosy and cheap !

Abigail Butkus

Watching Barbie!

Josh Martin

Love their Rewind Wednesdays!

Phil Dokas

Keep the Balboa Theater open! Support the Kickstarter! Read more

John Barker

Free refills on coffee !

Lydia Sugarman

The Balboa has great first run movies for the cheapest ticket in town plus fresh popcorn and a totally funky vibe.

Jim McDermott

I realized as I entered the theater I'm unconsciously hoping to see a fight.

Jay Carney

Vegan sausage at concessions.

Rob

Great staff , good prices, but disgusting bathroom . If they could keep that clean , 100% score.

Jennifer R

Balboa Star Wars!!!

Jim McDermott

I have a feeling I'm only at this movie because Snow Patrol was used in the trailer.

Raymond Li

And Gyruss

Carol L.

chilled junior mints ! just ask for them :)

Toby C.

pregame across the street at Hockey Haven

Eli Felicitas

Such a deal ! First run movies and cheap tickets !

Tyson Quick

$10 for a tiny screen and only two movie options. Meh

Alix Jeffrey

They only accept cash no credit cards.

Michelle Wetzler

Cash only !!

Mike Ng

Daytime matinee is cheaper

Raymond Li

Old school theater has beer popcorn and many popcorn toppers powders and salts

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