Aero Theatre — Attraction in Santa Monica

The Aero Theatre is a single-screen movie theater in Santa Monica, California, built in 1939 and opened in 1940. Capacity 425

The Aero Theatre, its name a tribute to the aerospace industry, was built by the Douglas Aircraft Company. The Streamline Moderne-styled theatre was designed by architect R.M. Woolpert and originally opened its doors to moviegoers in 1940. In 2005, the American Cinematheque spearheaded a renovation of the theatre and re-opened as the Max Palevsky Theatre at the Aero in Santa Monica. The theatre was updated again in 2019 and 2021 with new projection equipment, enhanced sound and facility upgrades.

American Cinematheque programs at the Aero Theatre include Advance Screenings, Retrospectives, Revivals, Restorations, in-person discussions with filmmakers, and the annual All-Night Horrorthon.

The American Cinematheque is an Associate Member of FIAF, the International Federation of Film Archives.

SCREENINGS FORMATS

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A truly classic Los Angeles movie theater. It’s relaxed neighborhood vibe and old Hollywood charm combined with modern seating and excellent picture and sound quality make for an amazing movie experience. The American Cinematheque runs the theatre and they do an excellent job of programming the schedule. Every genre and decade of film classics from around the world are represented, from silents to modern classics, you absolutely can’t go wrong. It really gives you the freedom to choose any movie on the schedule and know it’ll be a great experience. Whether it’s a cool new discovery or a trip down memory lane, they’ve got you covered. Lots of great places to eat and drink in the neighborhood, very safe and walkable coastal location. Fun fact, the Aero is the theater Travolta & Russo meet up after a showing of the film “Touch Of Evil” in the film “Get Shorty”. I highly recommend....

for once, a movie theater with stellar wheelchair accommodation. i came to see the don herzfeldt q&a and saw a sign at the entrance telling wheelchairs to go around, but i wasn’t sure where to go so i asked at concessions. i was told to come on in, and almost immediately was escorted by an employee to the wheelchair seating. it was right near the door in the back of the theater, but because the theater is small it’s a great view, completely unobstructed, and it’s far enough from the walkway that nobody jostled me as they went past. another employee approached me to ask if i wanted anything from concessions, and offered to bring my popcorn to me so i wouldn’t have to get through the crowd. five stars, truly stellar...