Paramount Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Austin.

1. Paramount Theatre

8.9
713 Congress Ave (7th St.), Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews

Austin 360Austin 360: The 1915 Vaudeville-era theater presents musicals, plays, comedians and musicians - both touring and homegrown. The Summer Classic Film Series is a great way to stay cool on hot summer nights.

Austin 360Austin 360: Their Summer Film Series is a classic way to beat the heat with double features from May to September. The theater also rolls out the red carpet for local premieres.

NYBNYB: Built in 1915, the Paramount, is home to Austin’s red carpet film premieres and is part of the SXSW and the Austin Film Festival. Including opener The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, & final The East.

Stateside Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Austin.

2. Stateside Theatre

8.1
719 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 14 tips and reviews

Michelle L.Michelle Langston: At SXSW? See film critics will be talking about. Attend special showing tonight of Incendies w/ Q&A session w/ writer/director Denis Villeneuve! 9:15 PM tonight! Pass here: http://bit.ly/eSFHQr

Social N.Social News Network: In need of a little holiday spirit? Head over here tonight for the screening of the classic film, "A Christmas Story" at 9:05 pm and 9:35pm. Click here for ticket info! http://bit.ly/190ZabW

Rebecca H.Rebecca Huey: Smaller and more comfortable than its neighbor. One of my favorite SxSW film venues.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Austin.

3. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.3
1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Zilker · 205 tips and reviews

AdeleAdele: Go to Alamo Drafthouse for their special events, including quote-a-thons and classic movie screenings. Sometimes you get to meet the people behind the films.

Anna H.Anna Hanks: Discounts: for Austin Film Society Members on tickets you purchase in person. Go Local card discounts on food (Give card to your server with your payment.)

Zac S.Zac Snider: Might be hard to get to during SX, but worth going to for dinner and a film.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Austin.

4. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.0
320 E 6th St (btwn Trinity & San Jacinto), Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 122 tips and reviews

Alon S.Alon Salant: This afternoon watched Blood Trail documentary about photo journalist Robert King.

Anna M.Anna Morgan: I can't see a film anywhere else. The Drafthouse has spoiled me.

Humberto M.Humberto Moreira: A film experience.

Regal Arbor @ Great Hills is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Austin.

5. Regal Arbor @ Great Hills

7.1
9828 Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · 44 tips and reviews

Rob R.Rob Ressmann: Great theater with lots of Independent and Documentary films.

Wendy K.Wendy Kalthoff: Great indepenent film. We saw obvious child here. They have a great selection of films.

VoniaVonia: Great independent films!!!!!....

Violet Crown Cinema is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Austin.

6. Violet Crown Cinema

8.8
434 W 2nd St (San Antonio St), Austin, TX
Indie Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews

The Austin Grand PrixThe Austin Grand Prix: Order your food & drinks at the in-house restaurant & bar and then walk them into your theater. Enjoy the film in your reserved, over-sized leather chairs.

c0uPc0uP: Love that they have a good selection of great film books at the back of the cafe to peruse freely.

B W.B W: Great for independent/foreign films. Skip the food. Sit in the front row.

Bullock Museum IMAX Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Austin.

7. Bullock Museum IMAX Theatre

8.8
1800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 22 tips and reviews

Wendy K.Wendy Kalthoff: Great documentary about D DAy. Tom Brokaw does a great job of narratung. I felt empathy for the emn and women who died there. Very moving picture about the cost of war.

Zain M.Zain Mohammed: I'll come out from Houston to see films on this IMAX screen, the vastness is a technological marvel.

Dee P.Dee Patience: The 3D movies are awesome. High end glasses to watch and comfy seats

Alamo Drafthouse Village is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Austin.

8. Alamo Drafthouse Village

9.3
2700 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · North Shoal Creek · 104 tips and reviews

Andrew S.Andrew Spear: +1 for reserved seating and serving food during the film. You may end up next to a stranger eating hot food, just so you know!

Jackie M.Jackie Mann: Alamo Drafthouse is a great place to see a movie. If I'm going to pay $10 or more for a food item at a theater, it might as well be cooked and brought to my table while I'm enjoying the film!

Antonio S.Antonio Suarez: Is a dream. Best cinema in the World.

ZaCH Topfer Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Austin.

9. ZaCH Topfer Theatre

8.5
1510 Toomey Rd (at Lamar Rd), Austin, TX
Theater · Zilker · 22 tips and reviews

c0uPc0uP: Waiting in line for SXSW Film? Premium line waiting facilities on hand. Chill under the tent, get a drink at the bar!

Jeff K.Jeff Knoll: Best Theatre cocktails in town!

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: The new jewel of Zach's theatrical complex on the south shore of Lady Bird Lake, Topfer’s Karen Kuykendall Stage has 400-plus seats, and they’re all good. Two lounges provide pre-show libations. Read more.

The Hideout Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Austin.

10. The Hideout Theatre

8.4
617 Congress Ave (at E 7th St.), Austin, TX
Theater · Downtown Austin · 46 tips and reviews

Catherine L.Catherine Lester: Short film program of Austin Film Fest shown here .

bart k.bart kibbe: a small dark roast and torchy's migas taco. all for $3.50. word.

Charles E.Charles Edge: Improv & cheap beer sure makes for fun times!

Four Seasons Hotel Austin is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Austin.

11. Four Seasons Hotel Austin

8.9
98 San Jacinto Blvd (at E Cesar Chavez St), Austin, TX
Hotel · Downtown Austin · 78 tips and reviews

Jeff R.Jeff Rider: A great place to hang out and do a little celebrity watching whenever big things like SXSW and the various film festivals are going down.

Sara R.Sara Reyes: Don't hesitate to ask for anything, these people are best of best refrigerator to room, pack car while you race to last session / film, HOT FRESH coffee delivered when promised All through hectic SXSW

sam N.sam Newman: Where to stay in Austin! Super friendly staff, nice rooms, beautiful outdoor areas, and a great bar scene at night! Will be back.

The Contemporary Austin: Jones Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Austin.

12. The Contemporary Austin: Jones Center

8.6
700 Congress Ave (at 7th St), Austin, TX
Art Museum · Downtown Austin · 28 tips and reviews

Eddie V's Prime SeafoodEddie V's Prime Seafood: The monthly Rooftop Architeture Film Series is perfect for a summer night! It's a great way to see phenomenal architecture from all over the world.

Stephen W.Stephen Walker: Incredible building with an awe inspiring stair case - plus great art!

prollieprollie: Want to play some beer pong? Check us out on the right as you come up the main staircase for the 2013 #SXSW "Made in NY: Austin" event!

Bullock Texas State History Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Austin.

13. Bullock Texas State History Museum

9.0
1800 Congress Ave (at Martin Luther King Jr Blvd), Austin, TX
History Museum · Downtown Austin · 73 tips and reviews

Scion AdvisorScion Advisor: Catch a film at the IMAX theater and expect little surprises, such as your seat moving with the action. It's sandwiched between two other great landmarks: The Texas State Capitol and UT. Read more.

Austin American-StatesmanAustin American-Statesman: 'The Story of Texas' museum offers exhibits, theaters, films and interactive computer displays. The museum, which opened in 2001, also has Austin's only IMAX theater.

Sara J.Sara J: Very entertaining museum. Makes history fun to learn. Worth checking out.

AFS Cinema is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Austin.

14. AFS Cinema

8.5
6406 N Interstate 35 Ste 3100, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · St. Johns · 6 tips and reviews

David S.David Strong: Join the Austin Film Society at austinfilm.org

José D.José Ducós: The AFS Cinema plays limited release independent movies that you'll rarely find elsewhere.

Manuel P.Manuel Pangaruy: Some staffs are not familiar with printing a receipt.

The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Austin.

15. The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum

9.0
2313 Red River St (at E Dean Keeton St.), Austin, TX
History Museum · University of Texas-Austin · 48 tips and reviews

David S.David Schlenk: easily spend half a day here. very interesting and free and free parking! watch the orientation film for sure

Steve F.Steve F: The film was good. Don't miss the animatronic Lyndon. Slightly freaky, but good jokes.

HISTORYHISTORY: This library was dedicated on May 22nd 1971. Over 45 million pages of documents are located in this museum, some of which were written by LBJ himself.