Prince Charles Cinema

The Prince Charles Cinema is a London favourite

Canopy and Entrance to the Prince Charles Cinema
Canopy and Entrance to the Prince Charles Cinema

The Prince Charles Cinema, located in Leicester Place, just north of Leicester Square in London's West End, is an independent cinema that shows a variety of classic, art house and cult films in addition to newer Hollywood releases. Between its two theatres It usually features about 10 different films each week.

Opened in 1962 the Prince Charles Cinema has two screens, one with 285 seats and the other with 104 seats. A popular ongoing feature for the past five years is a sing-along version of the Sound of Music where the words of the songs are projected with the film and the audience is encouraged to sing along. Do to its popularity, other Sing-a-Long titles have been added including Grease. The Prince Charles Cinema is considered to be one of, if not, the best cinema in London by local fans.

It is even rumoured that there is a ghost haunting the upper portion of the cinema. Staff of the cinema have claimed several sightings.

Don't worry about the ghost though. If you are too noisy or talk on your cell phone during a film, it's the Cinema Ninjas you'll have to watch out for! We'll let you figure that one out.

Despite its age, the Prince Charles Cinema is actually posh (in the modern sense)on the inside, with very comfortable seats and a great vibe.

For more information about the Prince Charles Cinema as well as shows and schedules visit their official website link below.

Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Yes

Address: 7 Leicester Pl, London WC2H 7BY, UK

Phone: 020 7494 3654

Official Website: Prince Charles Cinema

Prince Charles Cinema Reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating The last great cinema in London! Opened in 1962, is a repertory cinema with a programme of cult, classic and recent Hollywood releases. Shows more than 10 different films a week in two screens. It's great value for money!!!
Martin N. - 3 months ago

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5 Star Rating This is probably my most frequented destination. As an avid lover of vintage and less popular films, this cinema is an absolute haven for me. Only recently, I have been to watch: Psycho; Blue Velvet; The Truman Show; Goodfellas; Solaris; Der Amerikanische Freund; and The Hulk. The array of films is simply stellar and if you are a member, the prices end up being very reasonable indeed. It is close to Tottenham Court Road, Leicester Square, and Charing Cross stations.
Aida Hashemzade - a month ago

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5 Star Rating Very cute cinema! Lovely to see a cinema that hasn't over-modernised, this independant cinema has stayed true to itself and plays some great vintage films as well as the current stuff. Staff were friendly and helpful (especially when I knocked my daughters popcorn over and they kindly replaced it for free!). I would highly recommend this cinema for any film enthusiast.
Briony Williamson - 3 months ago

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2 Star Rating Disappointed. I went to this cinema yesterday for the first time, specifically to see "Interstellar" on the big screen. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. The Screen 1 was located in the basement and had a very small screen with poor sound quality. To top it off, the staff member at the entrance wasn't very friendly. I wouldn't recommend this cinema (at least Screen 1 in the basement)
Taras F (Falkonerie) - 3 months ago

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5 Star Rating Such a great choice of movies, foreign, old and new, snd the classics. My boyfriend became a member and we got great value tickets for £15 for 2! Good seats too. Brilliant place. 🤩
Doris Chan - 6 months ago

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Directions

Tube Line Nearest Station Walking Time
Northern and Piccadilly LinesLeicester Square2 Minutes

How to get to Prince Charles Cinema by Tube

From Leicester Square Station exit onto Charing Cross Road at Little Newport St. and cross over Charing Cross Rd. Continue west along Little Newport St. and continue one more block when it becomes Lisle St. The entrance to the Prince Charles Cinema is located just around the corner at Leicester Pl. and Lisle St.

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