Green Light Cinema

Movie theater · St. Petersburg

Green Light Cinema

Movie theater · St. Petersburg

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221 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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Indie cinema: comfy seats, affordable snacks, acting classes  

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221 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Get directions

greenlightstpete.com
@greenlightcinema

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221 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Get directions

+1 508 816 8968
greenlightstpete.com
@greenlightcinema
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Downtown’s indie movie house screens new art films, festivals, and cult series. Covered by the Tampa Bay Times and Creative Loafing as a vital home for non-mainstream cinema.

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Joseph Anthony Jerez

Google
Nice little Indie theater. Only one screen. Very clean. Snacks are available. Spoke to the manager and he was a very, very nice man. They also offer acting classes and they show different indie films every month.

Mary lynne

Google
What a great little cinema I didn’t know existed! I went to see the Jeff Buckley documentary and had a fantastic experience. The seats were comfortable, the popcorn and drinks were reasonably priced, and the atmosphere was welcoming. They also host a Rocky Horror screening once a month — I’ll definitely be back!

Elizabeth Bennet

Google
I haven't even been here yet but I have nothing but IMMENSE gratitude that St Pete finally has an indie film place. They have some really cool movies&documentaries both new and old as per their website. Quiet afternoons in the Village in NYC randomly picking stuff at the Film Forum or Anthology Film Archives were some of my happiest times in my life watching the most unique little movies and documentary screenings. This really perfects St Pete's arts and culture scene to me- St Pete Forever!! Thank you to the owner for doing this!!

Joanne Holmes

Google
Small theatre with really comfortable seats and they were structured so you could see the screen instead of the back of people's heads. Popcorn and drinks were very reasonably priced and so were the drinks. Even wine! I am not sure if they served other alcoholic drinks. $9.00 for adults tickets for the movie

Brianna Miller

Google
This place is really cool! I had a great time with my friends and family. The movie quality was good and so was the food! It seemed like I was in the old days the way the theme of the movie theater was! The only bad thing was the seats. They don’t recline and it’s a little hard to see since the seats are all at the same level. But other than that it was so much fun!!

Danni G

Google
Been here twice and first time was great! Yesterday was okay. The woman taking the names for tickets asked for my name and then repeated my name back incorrectly. It shouldn’t be a big deal but just micro aggressions like that kinda suck.

Hamilton Jimenez Vasquez

Google
Great unique movie theater. One room but cozy , affordable and excellent staff.

Christine Roundtree

Google
If you need to find a improv acting class this is the best place to be at in St. Pete ! Learn a lot of things you can use in the film industry. Gavin H really open my eye to just comedy and how to act when in a scene and relationships with a character. If you are ever nervous about taking class or you may fell stupid for attending, just know it will go all out the window when you show up here in particular. Had a blast a learn a lot!
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Maddie M.

Yelp
One of my favorite places in St. Pete! I check the website for showings probably two or three times a week because I love their selection of new releases, cult classics, and classic classics. Of course since it's not as commercialized as a chain theater is doesn't have some of the luxuries like recliner seats or a huge concessions menu (although they do have their own parking lot in the back)(and cheaper tickets than AMC), but Green Light Cinema isn't about that. It really focuses on experiencing art with your community, and I've had so many memorable, magical times here. I love that they collaborate with other local groups like Second Screen Cult Cinema, Green Bench Brewing, and Hell on Heels (Rocky Horror performance troupe) to offer even more fun events than what your usual indie theater would. And they're often the only ones in town showing certain new indie or foreign films, so I'm always super grateful to them for that.
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christine k.

Yelp
My husband and I had a date to Green Light Cinema and I've been trying to scheme when we can get out to St Pete again for another movie. I love an independent movie house. The nice lounge sections set up, actually affordable concessions, the fact that they drizzle real butter on your popcorn... What's not to love. We saw a really great movie and I can't wait to get back. The films they screen are curated really well. I've told plenty of family and friends about this spot. And the seats are comfy, not just chairs set out.
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Diana A.

Yelp
One of my favorite places in this city. Reasonable prices for tickets and concessions (I always get a PBR and a popcorn). All of the workers are super friendly and the movie selections are excellent. Perfect spot for a date night, solo film sesh or friend meet up :)

Pat J.

Yelp
An absolutely great independent movie house, offering an incredible selection of films that simply can't be found at large chain theaters. It's a small but comfortable venue, with a very friendly and helpful staff. One of the great local businesses in downtown St Pete. Our favorite outing!

Alma P.

Yelp
Independent movies are great. Atmosphere fantastic. This theatre has the best popcorn Join the membership. You won't regret it
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Chris M.

Yelp
A fantastic gem in St. Pete, especially if you're trying to escape the heat! Chairs are way more comfortable than you'd expect, with lots of space. The staff was also super friendly.

Sean L.

Yelp
We wanted to see a film that was only playing at Green Light. I forgot about purchasing tickets on-line but we were still able to get in and get popcorn and wine! The people up front were very efficient and we went in with no glitches. Parking was almost next door but pricey as it provided a 6 hr window of time and didn't have any times less. Seating was very comfortable and I have to say the person in front of me kind of blocked the movie translation and there was very little I could do

Adam Y.

Yelp
A friend in Atlanta mentioned a documentary playing in their city under limited release. I figured it was going only to the largest areas, and then would be streaming on some platform. But a quick check showed that the film was coming to St. Pete at the Green Light Cinema. I had heard of it, and love small independent movie houses, but have never been there. A quick call to a friend, and ordered two reserved seats online. Very reasonable and easy. The concession line was long, and we were going to eat dinner after so I skipped but I could see that the popcorn looked really good. Next time for sure. I had picked two seats in the back, and they were fine. That is until someone sat in front of us. Those people were talking and clearly they weren't in their selected/assigned seats. I'm tall, but this person was already blocking part of the screen, which was a big disappointment. You'd think the seats would be pitched more, but that isn't the case. As far as other reviews talking about reclining seats, maybe that was a thing of the past, because if they reclined, I didn't notice it, and didn't see anyone else reclining either. So after the trailers, we saw the back row was almost empty and moved back there, but the person's head (now 2 rows up from me) still blocked a smaller portion of the screen. If and when we go back, I'm thinking of bringing a seat cushion so I don't miss anything. This film was a documentary and every time they interviewed someone new, their name would splash on the screen. I must have moved my head 20 times during the film to read the name. I've not experienced this in any other theater, and as said earlier am above average height. The sound in the theater is excellent. Very clear and almost at times too loud, but for the type of film (rock themed documentary) it was fine. So pro-tip #1-seat cushion or try to select a seat with no one blocking your view. Pro-tip #2-We arrived 20 minutes early. Friend made a mistake and overlooked on street metered parking and instead went into a 717 lot. I was surprised to see a $15 rate, instead of an hourly option which is a complete rip-off. So anyone reading this should definitely look to park elsewhere unless they like overpaying. Other people seeing our plight told us we could park for $2-3 max, but by then it was too late. The Green Light is a nice theater. I found the bathrooms very clean and the staff nice. It's about 80 seats, so never going to be a huge crowd.
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Eileen S.

Yelp
Green light cinema is a small Indy type theater locally owned and operated. When you walk in you go back decades. Simple counter with candy popcorn sodas and yes beer and wine. The owners run the counter too. Cute little lobby where early birds casually sip wine and chat away while waiting to take their seats. We saw Living which is an Oscar nominated film. Nothing fancy in the actual theater. No leather seats. But the ambiance takes you back to simpler times. Green light offers a membership for a small price, with discounts for movies and snacks. We really enjoy this gem downtown St Pete. Right now they're showing several Oscar nominated films before the Oscar awards on Sunday.
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Jason K.

Yelp
What a great addition to St Pete! A small arthouse theater right in the heart of downtown. They play indie films, foreign films, they have improv, acting classes, movie trivia - it's a cinephile's dream really. And Mike the owner is almost always at the front and happy to chat movies. Plus, the concessions are cheap!!!

Mariaelena B.

Yelp
Love this wonderful place. The movies are always selected with care and it's wonderful to support an independent movie house. Plus, they show Cat Film Fest. So happy to have Greenlight!
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Kelley H.

Yelp
So cozy and great customer service! They also play some of the best movies ever, especially ones that are hard to find.
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Jean P.

Yelp
We purchased tickets for Belfast two weeks in advance we arrived and the theater was closed. No communication. Bad customer service!

Jonathan W.

Yelp
Such a cute little gem in St. Pete!! So glad to have a theater like Green Light here. They also support the acting community!