Located inside the Old City Hall building the O Cinema South Beach is a fantastic theater to see a film. We loved the way the theater is decorated. The seats were comfortable. The picture was very clean and the sound was clear and at a great volume. The popcorn was fresh. We purchased two cans of Coca-Cola soft drinks. As you enter the Old City Hall building from the Washington Avenue entrance you will want to turn to the left. Parking was close at the Miami Beach Parking located at 512 12th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For us due to the holiday weekend the parking was a flat rate $20. We were told that parking would go back to regular pricing after the weekend. Not sure what that is. The staff was very friendly and super helpful. They even provided a little extra information about the film we saw that help enhance our experience after we...
Read moreI’ve been going to O Cinema for over a decade, and it remains one of the few places in Miami that consistently champions independent film, artistic expression, and cultural dialogue. This isn’t just a theater—it’s a vital space for storytelling, community, and free thought.
It’s deeply troubling to see an elected official attempt to silence a beloved independent cinema for simply screening an award-winning documentary. O Cinema has always been a home for diverse perspectives, and its commitment to artistic freedom should be celebrated, not punished. The fact that sold-out audiences are eager for these stories proves just how necessary this space is.
If you value independent film and free speech, O Cinema deserves your support now more than ever. A...
Read moreI came to this theater because they were the only ones playing a specific film I was very excited to see. The theater itself is inside the old city hall which is a very cool spot. It is an intimate theater with a lot of memorabilia from old movies that was a joy to explore before the film started. The popcorn they have is from a local pre-packaged company and it was yummy and re-sealable so I was able to take it home for a snack. They have a basket of posters from the movies they've shown next to the register so look through for an unexpected treasure! The seats are old school, so don't expect big recliners. This is a theater reminiscent of a time when movie-going was a community event. Picture was high quality, sound was clear and loud....
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