Castro Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in San Francisco.

1. Castro Theatre

9.1
429 Castro St (btwn 18th & Market), San Francisco, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Castro · 118 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: Beautiful old movie theater with ornate decorations and a Wurlitzer organ. Often plays campy films, classic films, and deliciously tongue-in-cheek double header pairings. Iconic marquee.

Corey W.Corey Wolf: Beautiful old movie theater with ornate decorations and a Wurlitzer organ, one of the few left, and a very civilized place Often plays campy films, classic films,

Timothy M.Timothy Mathews: Amazing theatre with baroque stylings and a pipe organ played before every show and during silent films. It’s one of the few places to see things on film. It has plenty of seats and is always great.

Roxie Cinema is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in San Francisco.

2. Roxie Cinema

8.9
3117 16th St (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Mission Dolores · 35 tips and reviews

Lindsay E.Lindsay Eyink: Watch and indie film and don't forget to put nutritional yeast on your pop corn because you're in San Francisco, hippie.

Tim B.Tim Bradshaw: The oldest continuously running movie theatre in the USA, since 1909. Home to many great film fests including the San Francisco Green Film Festival in 2014.

Marissa C.Marissa C: Best place to catch an indie movie in the Mission. Also host great film fests with original 35mm films

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

3. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.4
2550 Mission St (btwn 21st & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · Mission District · 147 tips and reviews

Markus S.Markus Spiering: Mixed feelings: nicely decorated, very convenient location and great films. But: Waited 30 minutes for our drink order; then it arrived in dirty wine glasses and the food was so-so.

Ashley M.Ashley Mowrey: This place has all the things you want, beer, food, and films. However, it's so expensive and the food comes out like warm. The only plus is the reserved seating.

Danielle D.Danielle Davis: My favorite cinema ever. Super comfy chairs, food and drink served to you throughout the film and an overall great artsy vibe. Far superior to your standard movie theatre.

Photoworks is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in San Francisco.

4. Photoworks

8.3
2279 Market St (at 16th St), San Francisco, CA
Camera Store · Castro · 9 tips and reviews

Gene X.Gene X: Free Film Fridays - bring your empty film camera and they will load it up (except for Polaroids!) great deal!

Lesley K.Lesley K: great film selection

Josh F.Josh Ferrara: Fantastic spot to get your film developed, your photos printed and framed, and even grab some film.

Foreign Cinema is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in San Francisco.

5. Foreign Cinema

9.2
2534 Mission St (btwn 21st & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 362 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The menu, with a large oyster selection for appetizers & main-dish favorites like the smoky masala pork chop, never disappoints. Foreign films are screened in the courtyard of the chic space. Read more.

Rebecca G.Rebecca Goberstein: FAV. The ambience makes you feel happy - warm, cozy, & funky all at once. At night, old films project on the wall. The food is farm fresh, unique, and incredible. And they make fantastic bloodies.

Jessica R.Jessica Rae: Zagat 24. Cost $49. Cal-Med fare in beautiful courtyard where you can enjoy the stars, both above and in films projected on the wall; strong cocktails; don't miss" brunch with gourmet Pop Tarts.

Glass Key Photo is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in San Francisco.

6. Glass Key Photo

8.7
1230 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA
Camera Store · Lower Nob Hill · 4 tips and reviews

Josh F.Josh Ferrara: Easily the best selection of film supplies and cameras in the Bay Area! These guys are the best.

Vincent T.Vincent Tang: Need some film? They've got it. They also carry a great selection of developing tools and chemicals too.

BarceBarce: Best prices for film in SF!

Victoria Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in San Francisco.

7. Victoria Theatre

8.1
2961 16th St (btwn Mission & S Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
Theater · Mission District · 15 tips and reviews

Nancy M.Nancy M: As part of the Anti-Corporate Film Festival, saw RIP: A Remix Manifesto - it was stellar! GirlTalk + interviews w Lawrence Lessing, and animation effects! More films tonight!

Eliel J.Eliel Johnson: check out the bicycle film festival

Kristin R.Kristin Rasmussen: The Victoria always has great films, plays, and even musicals! Love this venue. Read more.

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in San Francisco.

8. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

8.7
701 Mission St (at 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · SoMa · 50 tips and reviews

Robert R.Robert Rowe: ...be here in the Grand Lobby on Thursdays or Fridays from 6-8 pm,where you can meet up and have a drink before a film or before hitting the galleries. More at www.ybca.org

Christopher S.Christopher Smith: A ticket to a film includes admission to current art installations, too. Arrive early and double-dose.

Ben R.Ben Russo: Beautiful modern art, and a great film program.

Oddball Films is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in San Francisco.

9. Oddball Films

8.3
275 Capp St (18th), San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · Mission District · 10 tips and reviews

Jack M.Jack Martin B: Check out screenings of interesting vintage film from this massive archive. Shows are Friday and Saturday nights, $10 and RSVP at info@oddballfilm.com or 415-558-8117

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Weekly Film Screening That’s Actually on Film San Franciscans love putting on their own DIY movie shows... Read more.

Lindsay E.Lindsay Eyink: They do screenings Thursday and Friday (check the website). It's a stock film archive in an old warehouse in the Mission. Score points and bring a date here!

San Francisco Film Society is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in San Francisco.

10. San Francisco Film Society

7.3
39 Mesa St Ste 110, San Francisco, CA
Arts and Entertainment · Presidio National Park · 5 tips and reviews

Looey G.Looey G: Make sure to check out all the year-round film festivals at http://www.sffs.org

MarkMark: I liked the film

Jose C.Jose Caballero: Watch screenings of awesome indie films!

Opera Plaza Cinema is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in San Francisco.

11. Opera Plaza Cinema

7.4
601 Van Ness Ave (btw Golden Gate & Turk), San Francisco, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Cathedral Hill · 18 tips and reviews

Lawrence G.Lawrence Gordon: $6 matinee & hard to find independent & foreign films.

Wilson F.Wilson Favre-Delerue: Tiny theatres, excellent selection of independent and international films.

Chris M.Chris Messina: Lots of well-rated indie films. The screens are tiny.

The Armory is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in San Francisco.

12. The Armory

8.1
1800 Mission St (at 14th St), San Francisco, CA
Structure · Mission District · 28 tips and reviews

Melita M.Melita Mihaljevic: Old Armory - now the place where Kink is filming it's movies

Erik H.Erik Hom: The armory is where many of the original internal spaceship scenes were filmed by George Lucas in the original Star Wars movie

Jessica L.Jessica Lorence: Don't be shy, take the tour. All walks of life were in my group so you won't feel out of place. Our tour guide was Dane and he was awesome.

Musée Mécanique is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in San Francisco.

13. Musée Mécanique

9.0
Pier 45, Shed A (at Taylor St), San Francisco, CA
Museum · Fishermans Wharf · 181 tips and reviews

Edward H.Edward Homick: Aesop Rock filmed his music video for Homemade Mummy here. One of the most unique and fun places to go to in the city. Where else can you have this much fun literally for spare change?

Faith S.Faith Stewart: Dude Princess Diaries was filmed here! You gotta go!

Bonnie B.Bonnie Burton: Be sure to watch the Cowboy Silent Films!

Rayko Photo Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in San Francisco.

14. Rayko Photo Center

7.6
428 3rd St (at Perry), San Francisco, CA
Photography Lab · SoMa · 5 tips and reviews

Janel D.Janel Dryan: Its honestly hard to believe this is a business, everyone is just having so much fun here. Its really a joy to take classes and learn all that is film photography!

Lesley K.Lesley K: They do an incredible job with archive quality neg scans, etc. Fun film strip photobooth in front. Awesome gallery space. And tin type classes. Such a cool business.

Zachary R.Zachary Reiss-Davis: You can pick up BorrowLenses.com rental equipment here.

4x5 Gallery/Glass Key Photo is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in San Francisco.

15. 4x5 Gallery/Glass Key Photo

8.0
448 Haight St (btwn Fillmore & Webster St), San Francisco, CA
Camera Store · Lower Haight · 3 tips and reviews

Julia F.Julia Firenz: Matt & Gordon are super nice! Awesome customer service. They helped me when I accidentally bought the wrong portrait kit for my Land 100. Good prices on peel-apart film & love their magnets.

ROmaryROmary: You MUST ask for root beer & if your indecisive, ask for a recommendation :D you won't be sorry.

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: Great place for darkroom supplies!