Movie Theaters in Northwestern Connecticut

Finding a movie theater in northwestern Connecticut may be difficult, as this is a rural part of the state. However, there are several options, depending on the city that you are visiting. For example, if you prefer a drive-in theater, you can visit the Pleasant Valley Drive-In, located in Barkhamsted, Conn.
  1. AMC Loews Theaters - Plainville 20

    • Located in the northwestern city of Plainville, AMC Loews is on New Britain Road. The theater features several amenities common to AMC Loews theaters, including IMAX screens, RealD 3D graphics, stadium seating, digital surround sound and an automatic box office. You can watch popular new releases at this theater. This location also has several specials. Students can buy tickets at discounted rates on Thursdays, while senior citizens receive discounted tickets on Tuesdays. Students must be at least 13 years old, while seniors must be at least 60 years old. The theater is in a shopping center with several popular stores, including Kohl's, Marshall's and Dick's Sporting Goods.

    Bantam Cinema

    • Located in Bantam, the Bantam Cinema is considered a community-operated movie house, and the theater has a less varied selection than larger theaters. Visitors can check the latest offerings by visiting the theater's website. Besides contemporary releases, the theater offers artistic events and galleries. The theater hosts a "Meet the Filmmaker" series, where visitors can meet writers, producers, directors and actors to discuss their movies. The theater is a short drive from shopping and dining, including the Bantam Bread Restaurant.

    Gilson Cafe Cinema

    • Located on Main Street in Winsted, the Gilson Cafe Cinema has two screens featuring popular contemporary movies. The theater is an hour from Hartford, and a half hour from Avon. Visitors can enjoy beer, wine, desserts, coffee and snacks. Table service is offered throughout the theater. The facility replaced traditional seating with round tables and reclining seats. The theater is a short walk from the Rowley Park Plaza Shopping Center, which includes a Dairy Queen, McDonald's and Dunkin' Donuts.

    Pleasant Valley Drive-In

    • The Pleasant Valley Drive-In is in Barkhamsted, just off New Hartford Road. The theater features contemporary popular movies. Visitors pay one price for two movies. Visitors can listen to the movie by tuning their radio stations to 87.9 FM. According to the theater's website, movies will be shown "rain or shine," and starting times are approximate. Movies begin just after dusk. The drive-in in just behind the Log House Restaurant and the On the Go Country Store.

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