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Prince Charles Cinema

7 Leicester Place, London WC2H 7BY, England
+44 870 811 2559
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Ranked #217 of 821 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Cinemas
Owner description: In contrast to other large multiplex-cinemas in Leicester Square, this is a little gem of a theater tucked away around the corner of the busy square,...... more » Owner description: In contrast to other large multiplex-cinemas in Leicester Square, this is a little gem of a theater tucked away around the corner of the busy square, which shows cult classics and modern movies at reasonable prices. « less
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

We go here often and its a great experience every time. What previous posters have said about the quality of the films is true, and can be annoying, but on the whole we find the overall experience cancels out any negativities. They could put on new reels, but some are so old (me and my husbands first date was Freaks... More

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Copthorne, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

I went with my wife to see the Alien movies. She had not seen them before & we had heard great things about the cinema. Initial impressions were good. Staff were friendly, seats were really comfortable. Trailers were daft & amusing. Then the movie started. Initially I assumed this was some trailer as the quality of the film was so... More

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Harpenden, United Kingdom
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012
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We went to the Prince Charles after dinner and a few drinks to see the sing a long Little Shop of Horrors. I'm not as familiar with the film as my partner but we both enjoyed the event. The audience was very enthusiastic and there was a great atmosphere. Look forward to doing it again More

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Jerusalem, Israel
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

We were in the area at 3.30 PM, had planned on going to the theater but didn't feel like waiting around for 4 hours - and it was cold outside so walking was not a great pleasure. I checked on my tablet for movies in the area and found this theater 500 m away. We arrived just in time for... More

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Ontario
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

We saw the Rocky Horror Picture Show here at the end of October, and it was AMAZING! I am an old Rocky fan and the Prince Charles cinema puts on one hell of a show. Throughout the year, this old style cinema offers all kinds of "singalonga" shows - from the Rocky Horror to Grease and the Sound of Music,... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

Great cinema, perfect location, brilliant prices and usually a very good range of movies. The old fault is not that of the cinema but of the staff. Generally speaking, most are very friendly and accomodating but some are very cold. Sometimes I'll go and ask what they recommend and there are a certain few who are like a brick wall... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

This cinema is a great and possibly the obnly place in london to catch up on great old (or oldish) movies and also enjoy a singalong to musicals like Grease and Sound of Music. Great and really good value More

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London
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2011
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Just next to China Town and by Leicester Square, this cinema offers tickets from £2-10. 2 screens, upstairs has films which are about 4 weeks old, downstairs a mix of recent great ones, old classic and fun ones (especially Friday nights). Such good value for it;s location, nice staff, and always a great cinema experience. Ditch the chain multiplexes near... More

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Berlin
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2009
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Amazing cinema! apart from the fact the tickets are cheap - specially if you buy a year's abo for £10, the cinema itself is just GREAT! Comfi seats in the old style, friendly staff, and the best repertoire. Highly recommendable. More

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Oborniki
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011
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