1 / 3Alice Cinema & Film Specialists
📍 Christchurch Central City, Canterbury
Alice Cinema & Film Specialists at 209 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central is an independent cinema with a large DVD/Blu-ray rental library on site. Quirky character, current art-house and festival programming, coffee and wine.
So easy to book online, great website. Always the most interesting but current lineup of shows, including festivals. Quirky,well-maintained, clean interior. Good coffee, wine, hot nuts(!) Etc. Amazing range of dvd's- classic and recent, well-catalogued. Good parking nearby, central city. Highly recommended.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for older kids, teens, and adults — programming skews to arthouse and festival films rather than mainstream family titles. Reviewers consistently call out the quirky character, the easy online booking, and the well-curated programme.
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Heather Brown
4 months ago
“So easy to book online, great website. Always the most interesting but current lineup of shows, including festivals. Quirky,well-maintained, clean interior. Good coffee, wine, hot nuts(!) Etc. Amazing range of dvd's- classic and recent, well-catalogued. Good parking nearby, central city. Highly recommended.”
Toni Bruce
5 months ago
“A really wonderful independent cinema, that also have a dvd library with a huuuuge collection! Nice to browse before your film starts too. Definitely worth a visit if you are visiting Christchurch!”
Angie Byer
2 years ago
“I was expecting watching a movie and such a cozy cinema, loved the experience so much I have never visited a place like this before. 100% worth the experience, you should go with friends or kids.”
Mark Braggins
4 months ago
“Charming little cinema, showing some excellent films, and serving a decent cappucino. I went during the daytime when it was really quiet, but it deserves to be busy.”
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Overview
Alice Cinema & Film Specialists is an independent cinema at 209 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central. Programming covers current arthouse releases, film festivals, and independent productions. The site also hosts a large DVD/Blu-ray library you can browse before your screening. Coffee, wine, and snacks alongside the films. A Christchurch institution for film fans.
