Cinema In Zurich

and Films in English in Zurich

Want to see films in English at the Cinema?

There are plenty of cinemas in Zurich showing films in English. Take a look here to get some ideas on where to go. Just to let you know that often (in fact usually) there is an intermission during the film when you have a 10 minute break to get refreshments. Please note that they can also be quite strict about proof of age (and adhering to film age limits) when taking children to the cinema.

Find Out What’s On at the Cinema

Cineman

The Cineman website shows you what’s on at the cinema here.

If you’re looking for films in English language (rather than dubbed for example) then you need to check that it states EN after the film.

KinoKultur

Kinoculture also tells you which films are currently running in Zurich. See here.

Popular Cinemas

Pathe cinemas

Pathe have many special offerings for movie goers, including “Family Days” where you can see films at the reduced price of CHF 15 per ticket and they also run a number of events too. For more information please see here

Kino Corso

The Corso Cinema is located in Bellevue at Theaterstrasse 10, 8001 Zurich

You can take trams 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11 and 15 to Bellevue

Visit the Corso website here.

See the Corso on Google Maps here.

Arthouse Le Paris

The Arthouse Le Paris is located 2mins walk from Stadelhofen station at Gottfried-Keller-Strasse 7, 8001 Zurich

You can get there by train to Stadelhofen railway station or with trams number 11 and 15.

Visit the Arthouse Le Paris website here.

See the Arthouse Le Paris on Google Maps here.

Arthouse Piccadilly

The Arthouse Piccadilly is also located about 2mins walk from Stadelhofen station at Mühlebachstrasse 2, 8008 Zürich.

You can reach it with the train to Stadelhofen or tram numbers 11 or 15.

Visit the Arthouse Piccadilly website here.

See the Arthouse Piccadilly on Google Maps here.

Arena Sihlcity

The Arena cinema is located at Kalanderplatz 8 at Sihlcity, 8045 Zurich.

You can read it by trams 5, 13 or 17 to Sihlcity Nord.

Visit the Arena Sihlcity website here.

See the Arena Sihlcity on Google Maps here.

Filmpodium

The Filmpodium is located in Nüschelerstrasse 11, 8001 Zurich

You can reach it either by taking tram 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 or 13 to Paradeplatz and a short walk or tram 2 or 9 to Sihlstrasse and a short walk.

Visit the Filmpodium website here.

See the Filmpodium cinema on Google Maps here.

Riffraff Kino/Bar

A real original in the lively «Langstrasse» quarter: Riffraff shows independent movies from around the world in original version – sometimes even with English subtitles. The in-house bar serves delicious drinks that may be taken into the cinema.

The Riffraff is based in Neugasse 57/63, 8005 Zürich. You can reach it by taking bus 32 to Röntgenstrasse or tram 4, 13 or 17 to Limmatplatz.

Visit the Riffraff cinema website here.

See the Riffraff cinema on Google Maps here.

Houdini Cinema/Bar

The architecturally unique Houdini shows international cinema in original version. Plus: Quality cocktails are served at the stylish bar and may be taken into the cinema.

The Houdini is based at Badenerstrasse 173, 8004 Zurich. You can reach it by taking bus 32 or tram 2 or 3 to Kalkbreite/Bahnhof Wiedikon.

Visit the Houdini Website here.

See the Houdini Cinema on Google Maps here.