Cinemas

Discover the most important cinemas in Rotterdam.

With the Rotterdampas card, valid from March to February each year, you can enjoy your first visit to all cinemas in Rotterdam free of charge, and on subsequent occasions you will get special discounts. For more information, visit their website on this link.

You can also check the listings of all cinemas in the Netherlands at the following link.

If you join the Cineville Club and get their card, you will have unlimited access to cinemas in the Netherlands for a monthly fee. Find out more about this offer by visiting this link.

Remember that all films are shown in their original language, with subtitles available in Dutch or English.

Main cinemas in Rotterdam

Pathe Schouwburgplein

This movie theater is part of the French cinema group Pathé Cinémas, which has over 30 theaters in the Netherlands. Pathe Schouwburgplein, opened in 1997, offers seven theaters, including an IMAX room that ensures an unmatched movie experience with larger screens and superior picture and sound quality.

With a capacity for over 2700 people, this cinema hosts special themed nights for various audiences, such as girls’ nights, horror nights, nights for people over 50, and screenings of classics.

It’s important to highlight that all new Hollywood movies go through this cinema, ensuring that viewers can always enjoy the latest releases on the big screen.

Pathe Schouwburgplein. Schouwburgplein 101, Rotterdam. Visit their page at this link.

LantarenVenster

Since 2010, the Lantaren / Venster cinema has been located in the New Orleans building on Wilhelminapier. It was formed after the merger of the De Lantaren theater and the Het Venster cinema. It has five theaters and seats for over 800 people. In addition to movies, Lantaren/Venster organizes concerts, festivals, conferences, and other public events. It mainly screens quality European cinema, classics, children’s movies, and documentaries.

LantarenVenster. Otto Reuchlinweg 996, Rotterdam. Visit their page at this link.

Cinerama Rotterdam

Cinerama has been a landmark of Rotterdam’s cinematic scene since the summer of 1960. Initially located in the old Scala cinema on Westblaak, this cinema was completely transformed to screen the famous Cinerama movies. The theater featured a specially large screen, known as the Cinerama screen, which offered an impressive horizontal field of view of 146 degrees. Rotterdam residents considered it the most beautiful cinema in the city.

Over time, Cinerama ceased its Cinerama format screenings and adopted the 70mm format for movies. In 1980, Cinerama was divided into five smaller theaters to accommodate the changing needs of the audience.

A few years ago, the theater changed ownership and underwent another significant renovation. The original large Cinerama room was then divided into two smaller theaters, resulting in a total of seven theaters in the complex.

Today, Cinerama is known for screening a wide selection of movies, from artistic productions to blockbuster releases.

Cinerama. Westblaak 18, Rotterdam. Visit their page at this link.

Pathe De Kuip

This multi-screen cinema, operated by the company Pathe, was opened in 2002. It has 14 screens spread across three floors with a capacity for 2,700 people.

It is the largest cinema in the Rotterdam region. It features a Dolby Cinema and a 4DX screen.

Pathe de Kuip is the most visited cinema in the country. It is located near the Feyenoord football team stadium in an area with leisure and restaurants.

Pathe De Kuip. Cor Kieboomplein 501, Rotterdam. Visit their website at this link.

KINO

KINO, located on a street near Nieuwe Binnenweg, is a space where cinema, art, and community converge.

It offers a curated selection of films ranging from classics to modern and indie films.

In addition to screenings, KINO has a bar, restaurant, and versatile event spaces for conferences and festivals. Before each film, they provide an explanation of why it was selected.

The history of KINO Rotterdam dates back many years. In 1909, Jan Verheul built a place called “Ons Huis,” a space intended to foster creativity, enjoyment, and relaxation.

During the war, the building was used as a hospital but later regained its original purpose as an arts and cinema center. In 1949, it changed its name to ‘t Venster and became a destination for special films.

Meanwhile, in the 1950s, there was another place called Lantaren, where people went to enjoy theater and art. Both spaces later merged. In 1969, the Rotterdam Art Foundation took over the management of the venue on behalf of the Municipality.

Later, in 1986, the theater became an independent foundation, and in 2010, it moved to the south of Rotterdam. The old building was acquired by the people currently running KINO, and in 2016, it opened its doors as the vibrant cultural space it is today.

KINO Rotterdam. Gouvernestraat 129-133, Rotterdam. Visit their website at this link.

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