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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Metropol Cinema (Kitag)
The Metropol is located at Badenerstrasse 16, 8004 Zurich.
See the Metropol Cinema on Google Maps here.
Visit the Metropol Cinema website here.
Xenix
Xenix is more of a FilmClub showing a variety of types of film and there are many classic and English language films running here.
Xenix is located just of Helvetziaplatz at Kanzleistrasse 52, 8004 Zurich.
Visit the Xenix cinema website here.
See Xenix on Google Maps here.
Watching at Home
Netflix
You might also be interested to know that you can watch Netflix in Switzerland.
Openair Cinema in Zurich
Allianz Openair Zurich – Every summer the Allianz Open Air Cinema takes place in Zurich
Other Zurich Openair Cinemas Zurich
Take a look at the other smaller Openair cinemas in and around Zurich: Please take a look here or see below.
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Have fun and enjoy your films!
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