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AMC Kips Bay 15 in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible lift
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Food
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Comments (199)
Havent been here in awhile. Vast improvement on the seats. Careful not to recline too much if you dont want to fall asleep during a film, especially with the super comfortable AC. Happy I returned.
Really like the aMC Kips Bay location. easy to buy tickets via the AMC app and print them out at kiosks or just buy them directly at the kiosks or human-manner ticket stand--they really have this down to a science for the ease of customers. even the lines with vax cards + tickets moves fairly quickly. movies play on time. the theater is superclean and well-maintained (yes, i get less foot traffic in theaters alleviates the mess but even during the height of SM: No Way Home the theater/interior were still super clean). there are variety a theaters both upstairs and below-ground.every theater that i have been in at this location has nice comfortable seats, plenty of armrest room, adjustable head and foot rests, and in general have excellent viewing options no matter where you sit (unless you sit in the first row, but who does that? lol). the crowds (fellow moviegoers) tend have a good vibe and are about watching movies. then again i try to see movie s at non-prime time hours which might skew my perspective.PRO TIP: AMC App is your friend download itwhile its cool and all to watch new movies from the comfort of your home via streaming services. i still value the theater experience bc there are very few things like it now in our ever-increasingly isolationist lives.staff? professional and friendly
It’s a nice and clean movie theater. However be aware of buying concessions for night showings, had some last night and the popcorn was pretty stale. Other than that the movie theater is decent.
Great movie, bad theatre. Due to short staff, this place isn’t running right. It took us 15 minutes just to get in the theater. We were going to miss the beginning so decided to watch the next showing and waited 30 mins. Don’t show up without a ticket! Not worth the wait.
On the night before some movies release, this theatre seems to be one of the few that have promotional items to giveaway to moviegoers. It is also a nice touch that parking is not too bad around there
My reserved seat is always available even if I arrive late, its comfortable, clean, and spacious. All of my experiences there have been great!!,
Always a pleasure with AMC, IMAX especially. I saw Dr. Strange 2, clean and quiet theaters and its more so used by families and single people. Its not as crazy as 42nd or 34th street. I always go to this theater, or, AMC Lincoln Square.
Waited 20 mins for movie to start, projector is faded and hard to see what’s on screen. Chairs are worn out and barely operational. They only have one person manning the snack bar.
It is a big cinema, and it offer different kind of seats which it includes reclined seat and love seats. it has 15 screens, so there are a lot of movie show time. Some auditoriums are small, so check if there are some seats available before you go, especially you are going to watch a popular movie. i have to use wheel chair companion today.for small auditorium, rear rows are highly recommendation. i cannot watch the hold screen easily when i was sitting in the middle.
My individual lover and I love this movie theater! We shared a lot of moments here and worth the trip for the amc experience
Unlike most AMCs in Manhattan, this great movie theater is tucked away on Second Avenue away from major transit hubs that bring masses of people to them. The theater is divided into an upper and lower section both with concession stands and restrooms. All the theaters have the signature AMC red recliners and the sound and picture quality are great. Only downside is this AMC does not have as many premium formats as you would find at the theaters at 34th or Time Square.
One of the best AMC theaters in the city. Always super clean, safe with friendly staff and service. When you see a lot of movies like myself, its a great place to go to because of the convenient location in the city. The comfortable recliner seats are awesome and one of my favorite theaters to go see movies regularly.
Nice clean theatre.IMAX theatre was great and very comfortable.Will definitely go back.
This is my main theater I go to in New York City. I can always get a nice seat here and the theaters are large in space. I love the opera seats, I think thats the best view to watch a movie. The adjustable seats are comfy, the workers are nice, the food choices are expanding (delicious food and free refills in drinks). I cant complain about this place. Even the bathroom is nice.
Went here precovid. There seems to be less people who come to this AMC which is nice. Concession didn’t have too long of a line. Not sure how it is now, but it seemed they were not as busy as the other movie theaters. It’s also a long walk from the train. If you live in the area then it’s fine. I just wouldn’t go this far if I had a choice. Otherwise, they were clean and weren’t too busy.
Ticket bought on AMC website/app dont workStaff unable to scan smartphone ticketsTwo old scanning ladies unfriendly and unable to communicate in EnglishMovie reassigned from theatre 15 to theatre 9 which changed our seats from last row to first rowUnable to see screen from first row: these seats shouldnt be sold at old. There are not functional and worth nothing.Telemarketers canvassing in foyer of theatreComplaining with Better Business Bureau. Trying to get full refund.
Kips bay is a great place to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon very comfy theater with seats that put you at ease
Place has the feel like its going to close. One person working outside ticket kiosk with no clue which machines were working or not. Took 10 minutes to find machine in front that worked. To bad...used to be a good theater. Nobody working here and the 2 that were, lost....a shame.
If youre looking for a different experience beyond the theater AMC Kips Bay 15 is a place to go. **They offer VR experiences granted you must pay for them but they look totally worth it.** (I recommend doing it on the weekends and with a friend or family member.)
It was 9 pm on a Monday night, the Dunkin and Starbucks across the street were closed and I had to use the public restroom but I couldnt because I didnt have a movie ticket! Management needs to change the restroom policy at this place.
I came here to watch JJK 0 and had a great time. The movie theater was pretty clean and the seating was comfortable and pretty spacious. I would come again to see more movies at this location.
Great quality seating for Digital showtimes and short concession lines for my first time! Will definitely try to come back here despite it being a short walk away from the nearest 6 train stop.
I go to this movie theater all of the time, at least once a month. The experience is always great, they have comfy spacious recliner chairs, reserved seating, a lot of movie availability and one of my favorite is they show Ghibli films!Despite how often I go there, I’ve never written a review until my recent movie outing. I went to see Spider-Man far from home, the moment I got to my seat I realized the seats did not recline, which at this point is essential to my movie experience. I immediately approached an AMC staff member and explained the situation and he already had an idea of what the issue is. He explained to me the seat may be disconnected so he can have someone check it out or he could offer us another movie. I choose to have someone come take a look at the seat. He radioed someone and let me know they’d be there shortly. By the time I got back to my seat, there was already someone there working on my seat. Within 2 minutes it was fixed and my seat was reclining again.Now, that’s definitely what I consider great custom service which is why I am writing this review. This place is awesome, the people are awesome and the experience is awesome.ADDITIONALLY: the food is pretty good too! I often get the pepperoni flatbread. It doesn’t last long but it’s tasty!
Went to watch the Batman in IMAX... The movie was awesome... The paper straws are obviously good for the environment but they werent good for the drink... Everything else was perfect...
About the same quality you can expect from any other AMC. It does seem to offer some more foreign films and limited releases compared to others in the city, my only complaint is that a lot of the projector screens are old and wrinkled in places and it should be addressed.
My favorite movie theater so far. Great theatre. Very friendly stuff, comfortable seats and super clean. Love it.
Great seats that recline and intimate setting in some of their theaters 🎥
Was kind of disappointed with this place. They do have reclining seats but the are standard size. Ive been to theaters (out of state) where the reclining seats are spacious and there is room between you and the person next to you. Soda machine was out of almost every kind of soda except Coke. Popcorn was stale and the womens restroom floor was a mess.
The chairs were comfortable and there was space throughout the theatre. The staff at the front was pretty rude because as we entered and gave her our ticket, she ripped it haphazardly and seemed to think as if we were a nuisance. The tickets were also very bad as it wasn’t actually a thick “board” type of ticket you would imagine but a tiny flimsy piece of paper.
Its a movie theater. Getting to d@mn expensive to go. Gave it four instead of five stars due to the lack of attention. Saw a lot of people hopping from one theater to another and if anyone saw them it didnt seem as if they cared
This theater always has a cozy feel...its always clean, with friendly staff, and the showrooms are always up-to-date.
The recliner seats were not as comfortable as in the other theatres. One of the seats we had booked was damaged and the recliner wouldnt extend. Would probably not visit again..
Watching the movie in this type of environment was absolutely amazing. The reclining chairs really had a major impact on my kids and I enjoyed it as well. The matinee was also very good experience. I really enjoyed going to see a movie nice nearly in the morning. Popcorn still tasted good. Sms the prices were very reasonable.
Nicer theater around the area.Recliners are comfortable.Did not try the VR yet, but should definitely try it soon.
This is a very large and clean movie theater. They also offer VR movie experience. However, I did not use the VR so I cant rate it. I saw Dunkirk in IMAX and the sound and screen was awsome.
Loved it the first time. Clean nice facility with friendly staff
Clean fast and friendly. I frequent this AMC mostly plus the area has some nice before and after date hangs
Went to a 5 o clock showing for Batman, theater is super big and was pretty much empty, concessions was quick ☺️ 10/10
This theater has great and comfortable seats. Theyve got the coke machines that you select your flavor and fill your cup. They just added the virtual reality in the lobby that was once empty which is cool to try out. My only complaints with this theater are 1.) there never seems to not be enough people working the concessions stand so theres usually a line plus the popcorn is never that great and 2.) a few times Ive been here the movies are always extremely loud... like way to painfully loud.Other than that- great theater with great seats.
Renovated theater w/leather recliner seats. Be sure to elevate your legs. A few theaters have mice (8&9 on 6/16/19). Three floors - enter & purchase tickets on main floor, theaters 1-10 upstairs, theaters 11+ downstairs. Restrooms and concessions on each theater floor. Visited 6x before writing review. Upstairs womens bathroom and theaters need tlc - mop and occasional deep cleaning, shampoo carpets. 2-hr metered street parking Mon-Sat. Free on Sundays.
Recliner seats. Safe and clean facility. Decent staff. Generally the patrons are cool too.
My go to theater now has impossible nuggets! So happy and definitely an incentive to come more often
Nice seats, lines are never very long. Popcorn could be a bit fresher, but overall a nice theater. Lots of auditoriums/showtimes.
Great watching experience for the Spiderman movie. My friend Tahmerdior was jumping up and down on his recliner seat watching the intense action scenes! The recliner seats are one of mankinds greatest innovations over the past decade. Teahmeder loved how the seats go all the way back, he was so amazed by the mechanics! In fact, Tehmedor went home and built his own recliner chair at home using his NYU engineering techniques
This is a great theater. They usually have a wide variety of movies and times. The huge screens and recliner seats make for a great movie experience! Plus the iMax Virtual Reality is a fun added activity.
It’s 2022 get Apple Pay 😴. Don’t inconvenience your customers
Seats are comfortable. Theaters are clean. Popcorn is fresh. Everything is expensive tho so sneak in your own snacks
Great service and great place to watch a movie. Saw Lightyear today and it was great
Have always enjoyed this theater. Very clean and they offer reclining seats. They since have added a gaming area which is fantastic, since now you have a place to kill time before your movie starts.
Although they say the popcorn is freshly popped it was completely cold and tasted like old. The temperature inside the room kept changing from freezing cold to hot which was awful and almost made impossible to enjoy the movie. There was something wrong with the projection, I dont know if it was the movie projector or the screen itself, but the right corner of the screen had some distortion and in some scenes we could see some red and blue auras when there was movement in the scene.
The place is pretty safe. They space people out well in the theaters. I want to see MK and it was great. The sound and screen provided a quality experience. The seats were clean and comfortable. My interaction with staff was limited but always professional and pleasant which is great during this pandemic. I felt safe going to the theater. I will be going back for sure.
4 blocks away from 33rd Street subway station (6 train). AMC has lots of space and friendly staff. Be ready to show ID and Vaccination card. Go in the day time to avoid peak hours
The 🎥 theatre was awesome and amazing love the surround sounds and the visuals unbelievable. Oh, cant forget the heated reclining chair to me that was a plus.Overall 5 🌟 stars..
This is probably one of the best locations in Manhattan. There are 3 levels. Fully reclining seats. Popcorn and drinks on both the upper and lower level. Large rest rooms, and very clean. I tend to visit for the matinee, since reopening it hasnt been too crowded. I cant speak for evening or weekends, I tend to avoid movies during those times.
Chairs are the new recliners so comfy, place was clean and not packed at all. Also next to a Fairway so you can pick up something after the show.
Actually has recliner seats and pretty spacious movie theater. If wanting refreshments the line can be long during popular movie times so bank in time for that
One of my favorite movie theaters in the city I live in Brooklyn but this is the main one I go to!
Great staff! Let us bring in bags as we were catching a flick while waiting for a flight, had ticket issues and the staff sorted everything quick and easy.
Love the newly renovated AMC kips bay. The recliner chairs are really good! Picture and sound quality was great! Bathrooms were pretty clean.
An extremely nice and clean amc with some amazing seats. Its a bit out of the way but a 5 min walk from the 6 train so I always try to go out of my way to visit here. Staff was nice and the theater is really well kept
The food stand was the worst experience I have had at a theater. Took 15 mins and had to demand my 3rd drink, wouldnt come back.
Love AMC theaters, especially the membership features! First time being in this location, the lobby itself looks nice and clean. I didnt see a lot of self service stands, but there are some. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Great place to watch a movie. Theatre is clean. Friendly staff.
Great staff and seats. Always have a enjoyable movie going experience there.
Seems small but the tops to the drinks dont fit well and I luckily avoided several disastrous spills incidents.
My go to movie theater, clean and spacious, love the big red recliners ~
Big thank you for handling the unpleasant situation and turning it around.Some people showed up to the late night movie with few toddlers and a baby (I mean under 2 years old), who was crying half of the movie. And then a mother thought it would be a good idea to turn on a tablet on “full bright mode” to show the cartoons.After asking her to please turn it off, she refused. However, a management made sure that people around them actually enjoyed the movie they paid forThanks again
Employees do not seem as enthralled by AMC and the world of film as Nicole Kidman in the current TV commercial.
Not a bad theatre. Looks like it needs an update but still nice and clean. I like the recliners and the drinks were good I got from the soda fountain. I don’t think they have Apple Pay so that’s kinda annoying. Staff was nice.
Staff are very nice. There are AMC kiosks in the front when you walk in, and food and drinks are located upstairs or downstairs depending on where your movie room is. Not every crowded at all. Halls, stairs, and theaters are very clean.
Great movies and movie times. Clean theaters & they check vaccine cards upon entry. Good, easy to use computer system inside to buy tickets. Pleasant movie going experience.
This theater is pretty good, not overly crowded and easy to get to via the M15-SbsM15 bus. I havent had any problems, the theater is clean. The only problem that Ive had was they were a little heavy handed with the salt on the popcorn, on 2 separate occasions I had to go back to the counter and wait for a new batch so I could get some before they salt it. Overall this is a good location, not far from where I live. Ill be back!
Saw Belle here with a very good friend of mine. The recliner seats are immaculate
Do not go to this theater if you care about the simple accommodation of reasonable sound levels.Measured 100 dB on my phone using an app in the IMAX theater at this AMC. I gave feedback that they should turn it down. First staff member said that they cant turn it down. 2nd staff member said that they can control the sound level, but turned it up because people previously complained they couldnt hear. The staff didnt get the point that 100 dB is not safe for guests. Obviously 100 dB is bad for your hearing.If you care about having movies presented properly go to a different theater.
Nice theatre. Really frustrating that the concession stands are only open on top floor and staff doesnt tell you.
Someone needs to control he heating system inside the movie rooms. People are sweating here. We asked the employees to decrease the temperature, but they did not take any action.
I love this movie theater because…it’s a good basic movie theater. They show fun stuff sometimes. The prices are…ok. It’s usually pretty empty when I go midday but not in a creepy way, which is just how I prefer it. Just fine, which means A+ considering how obnoxious other theaters can be.
Best movie theater in the city. Clean and comfortable..
They need people actually checking tickets.. so many movie hoppers in the film Old’s auditorium. Food overpriced (as usual). Reclining chairs were nice. Staff is so nice. Management needs to put more people in to ticket check.
Was satisfied with the audio and visual experience watching top gun Maverick.
Probably the best theater in NYC. Wish it had more than 1 true IMAX screen, though. Biggest complaint (which is why I removed a star) is because the concession stand is unbearably slow.
The staff is this movie theater is amazing. Especially on a 2nd floor girl working a cashier. Thank you . And merry Christmas to you too🎄✨
I love this movie theater, relatively small,clean and the ticket price are not bad. Super comfy reclining seats!
My favorite movieSometimes is too pack but is fun it depends on the movie
The theater was great just that few occasions you mite just get a broken chair that wont recline
Enjoyable! Thank you again to the worker who went to lower level to get the pretzel bites just being delivered to the theater. Noticed pretzel bites were different size and cheese taste was different.
One of the best theaters in nyc!
Movie theater had comfortable seats, not a lot of choices for snacks
Private screening was great. We pre-ordered snacks which were ready at the start of the movie. The theater was clean with lots of room to social distance.
So glad the theaters are back open! I was happy to find the AMC clean and with adequate COVID precautions in place. I had the fortune of going to a movie at an earlier time of day so I think it just wasnt all that busy to notice if there wasnt enough space between seating parties. When purchasing tickets though it is clear that seats are being blocked off around parties which made us all feel a little better. My only qualm is that food/snack pickup is a little organized but I think thats more secondary to COVID restrictions than a commentary on the AMC itself.
Update as of September 13, 2021:Im about to purchase food online but I had a second thought about it and decided to purchase by cash and theres a gentleman who works here and told me that there are items that arent available. He then asked me what I would like to have, then I replied that I would like a pizza 🍕 of any flavor. He then checked the stock and served me a pepperoni and walked up to me. Hes to be emulated. Thank you Josh.I love red!
This place is huge. Not a lot of kiosks (minis a star). Recliner seats in theatre. Has a lot of VR options.
Even though its a bit of a walk from the nearest train, its still a great theater. I love coming here because of the recliner seats. Because it is a pretty big theater, they show a lot more movies than the one around St. Marks.There are 3 floors, the ground floor being the entrance and where you buy the tickets. I rarely get to go downstairs to watch a movie so I can really only talk about the upstairs floor. You can purchase snacks upstairs and as a premiere member, you can wait on the shorter premiere line. The soda machines are to the side and the bathrooms are on the other side of the main part. There are theaters on either side of the main part. The hallway on the right has an extra set of bathrooms all the way at the end. This is convenient for people who are watching a movie down there and dont want to waste time walking down the hallway to the bathroom.Each theater has the red reclining seats which are super comfy. The front row is still not the best place to sit but its a bit more bearable in those seats since they recline.Overall, I would suggest coming to this theater for a great movie experience.
Been here a bit before and just recently after COVID-19 started. Good theater, comfy seats, and clean. Staff are friendly as well!
I love how clean the place is, unfortunately due to COVID-19 restrictions not all the snacks station were open. However this is a really great theater, good location and popcorn 🍿
Unbeknownst to me, the movie was alittle too gory. However, the food was a little pricey but tasty and the staff were courteous and welcoming. Im not a fan of the no refill policy as I need some water for medical reasons and was denied it with covid as the reason.
Saw Suicide Squad there. The place is a large multiplex with small individual theaters. The sound and picture were clear and the space was clean. It felt like watching a movie in a professional screening room
Nice place, all the personel is very kind.
Tasty popcorn, clean theater, clean bathroom and friendly staff. I just should have picked a better movie to see! Good Manhattan spot. Screens are large.
100% recommend always my go 2 and I live kinda far from this theater but everything on great when I go
Nice place.
Im an AMC A-List and this is definitely one of my go to movie places. The seats are those amazing red recliner chairs and its clean! The staff is always nice and friendly. I do sometimes feel as if theyre understaffed especially during $6 Tuesday so youll just have to be a little bit patient. I am unsure if they offer ordering ahead at this location as Ive never done it. But over all I recommend this place.
Great entrance for those coming in a taxi or who need wheel chair accessibility! Clean great sized theatre with the most wonderful reclining red seats. Each seat is spacious and comfortable with cup holders. Awesome speedy customer service. Will definitely return to see more movies at this location.
The theater is overall clean,with comfortable chairs, other than that when it comes to crowded or not I think it depends on what movie are you coming to watch and in what day and time….
For the price AMC charges this place is a rip off. I am from Norfolk and I love the experience in Cinema Cafe.
Nice and intimate theater; very much so on the small side so dont expect every movie to be showing at this location. the seats are the signature red recliners that lay all the way back. the concessions area is small and a bit sticky by the drinks. the auditoriums are well kept and clean. Had a great experience here definitely will be back.
Always my first choice theater experience. Nothing beats the comfortable reclining chairs. They are also spaced out perfectly so you are never too close to the other theater goers. Even the back row is a great view to the screen.
The movie did not start 30min later which was aggravating 3:30pm show imax July 1/21.When I informed them of this fact a man which looked Like the manager sounded rude “ we know about it “ Also if you want to drink water , they don’t have any water bottle for sale. Worst AMC I HAVE BEEN TOO IN 20 years.
A lovely movie theater. Very clean with wonderful people. I love going online and reserving my seat beforehand. It removes the stress of getting there early to make sure you get a good seat. Stadium seating so youre not looking around someones big head!I love the AMC Stubs program too! $5 tickets all day Tuesday for just signing up for the free program! Cant beat that! Its become my go-to thing to do on Tuesday nights, and I prefer going to the Kips Bay location.
I love this theater. The reclining seats are extremely comfortable and its very clean here. I also enjoy the popcorn, especially if it has just been finished getting popped. I was upset at my last visit because the lowest level had the smell of vomit. All in all I feel its a good place to be.
Today I went to see Suicidal squad mind you but in reality my show was 11:30am but I got there so late mind you but in reality I don’t like getting to a movie late I go there at 11:55am it wasAlready late so in order for me toWatch the movie I would have to buy ticket again so I spoke to the manager and he gave meThe exchange for 12:30pm I’m so grateful I go to this movie theater the staff are very friendly no attitude thanks God and I love the recliner seat
Place is flooded with mice all over dont go here u been warned place is soooo filthy you will see mice running all over while your trying to watch your movie and mangers are already aware of the issue
The seats are amazing & the sound is loud. If its too loud youre too old. The price with membership is also amazing!!👌
Two of the most glaring issues so far are that reserving seats beforehand has no effect on where one will find seating, as reservations arent enforced, and the ticket stubs are unintuitive; I had to ask an employee to figure out which part of the ticket was my theater number in the sea of text.Otherwise, the theater has one major plus: reclined leather seats. They are very easy to use (one button on the inner right side to control the incline) and are very comfortable. The theater itself had a nice climate and the audio-visual experience of the movies are satisfying.Besides conveniently located AMC theaters, this is a prime pick for a great theater experience. I highly recommend it for those who rarely visit theaters to catch some of the latest flicks, because it leaves a satisfactory impression.
This place is clean and not as crowded as their other theaters in Manhattan. The reclining chairs are really comfy. Why the 2 stars? Because their ticketing system is really messed up. When we arrived, we were told at the box office that there were only two, separate seats left. We had no choice but to take them. We went inside the theater 10 minutes before the previews and it was half-empty! I scanned the theater as the movie progressed and saw many unoccupied seats. At another AMC location, we were assigned the same seats as another couple! We gave way because they got there first.
One of the best theater in New York city.
Nice movie theater. A little empty and lackluster in the lobby. The food is as expensive as hell, but good. Seats were comfortable enough 😌
I love that they renovated the auditoriums with recliners and you have to reserve your seat but it is now pricier.
Used to be my go-to AMC pre-COVID. As others have said, the recliners are extremely comfortable! Taking a star off as the theaters were oftentimes not clean—e.g., popcorn on the floor.
I LOVE this theatre. The prices are competitive with other theaters in the neighborhood and the seats are very comfortable. It is a reserved seating theater, which I like, because you don’t have to stress over showing up early to snag a decent seat. The popcorn is always fresh and their drink stations are always operational and clean. They have various sized screens appropriate for both blockbuster hits and some good underdog films. It’s always a treat when we go to AMC Kips Bay 15!
I just love going to the theatre. It is one of the few theatres that still have that old school charm coupled with a modern design. The screening rooms are generally super spacious and offer a lot of seating for those big releases. They also have a pretty good concession stand, helpful associates, and various ways to purchase your tickets. I would recommend this theatre to any and everyone.
Its a nice spacious and clean theater with comfortable seating. The staff is friendly and courteous. The concession stand is always staffed and dishes out good food at good speed. The VR station is a pretty cool experience to pop in for or to kill time.
Great movie going experience,whether youre in the 500 seat IMAX Theater or theater 11 (only 45 seats).Well staffed concession stand and 4 Coke Freestyle machines.Plus a second concession stand and more Freestyle machines on the lower level . Theater is dated but comfortable.Screens are bright and sound system is incredible.A TRUE IMAX screen (the one @the Empire 25 is visibly smaller).Always a pleasurable experience. January 16,2020, IMAX theater is newly remodeled.All leather seats and a revamped sound system.If youre still going to AMC Empire 25 or AMC 34th Street........STOP.This is the premier IMAX screen in New York City.Staff is great.
When you walk in, very clean looking, very shiny and glitzy and the theaters are generally very clean. I like the large open lobby and huge windows and how glam everything looks. Only 3 stars though because my coworkers mentioned mice there and I didn’t believe them. I mean, they’ll sometimes flip seats over to clean beneath them...how could they possibly have mice when they’re so thorough? But then I went to see Happy Death Day 2 and I spent the ENTIRE movie watching with Mickey Mouse. Very polite for a rodent....literally sat there in the aisle watching with me. He disappeared for the scary scenes but came back and watched the ending with me. I’ve heard people mention RATS but believe me...if you’re a real New Yorker, you’ll know the difference between a mouse and a rat. I was able to shrug off the experience because it was a mouse and mice are small, fluffy with cute little tails and are generally skittish so if you really don’t want it near you, just make a movement and they’re gone. If it was a RAT...I probably would’ve had to square up over my nachos and slushee. They’re HUGE, dirty, mean and when you make a movement, you can see them consider whether or not to fight you. Definitely would’ve been NO stars if it was a rat. Also this was a one time instance out of like ten. Haven’t seem them on any other occasion and I frequent that theater a lot. Also, three stars cause it’s a flip of the coin if the staff you interact with will be friendly. Most of the time they are and that’s why I keep coming back. Friendly staff who actually care about and do their job...but there have been one or two times when I accidentally get in the way of a disgruntled cleaning staff. Like walking into a theater too early...they are snappish about that and it takes the air out of an otherwise pleasant evening. Oh and not a fan of the IMAX theater here. No reclining seats and it’s very old and outdated, I think. I still go to this theater because 90% of the time, it’s a nice experience and because I’ve been to plenty of other movie theaters. This place is one of the better ones.Update: No longer feel safe going to the theaters. People are smoking weed, there’s no temp checks, someone had their mask off and were coughing up a storm so it was hard to even focus on the movie and not the coughing going on through most of it (I gave up and left half way through….ITS A PANDEMIC…seriously?If you have a cough, stay home 🤨). I love the theater and their staff are still super helpful and quick to respond but it’s a losing battle to the inconsiderate. I can just as easily watch things at home; no coughing, no smoking, no talking, etc. Yeah, nah…sorry AMC, I really hope y’all are able to turn things around. Keep the stars from my original rating cause like I said your staff is amaze balls….but I won’t be returning for a while.
My go to theatre for all my movie needs. Its smaller than most theatres I know which makes for better experiences as there are less people in each theatre room which equates to less noise. Never had any issues here with staff. Reserve your seats online early for best seats. The option is there so why not use it?
I have always liked this theater big screens, great sound and comfy chairs. While this is theater food AMC tops other theaters.
Id say this is a solid four star theater. Overall a pleasant experience but with few issues. Its a relatively small theater. Not something I mind because it meant it wasnt crazy busy.In the lobby when you walk in, theres a VR setup where you can pay too much money for the technology. But to each their own. Buying tickets was easy and the girl working the counter was super nice.I didnt like that the bathrooms were outside of the theater area but the concession clerk still asked to see my ticket. I get that its NYC, but seemed weird and she was kinda rude about it. In any case the bathroom was clean so thats all I ask.The theater had reclining seats, which seemed to be on the newer side. Theater was clean from what I saw. Sound quality was amazing compared to some theaters Ive been to lately. Video quality was on par with what I expected. Id definitely come back and see another flick here!
This is my favorite movie theater. I was overjoyed when they got all-recliner seating that can be reserved in advance.Its very clean and usually (not always) has very dark showing rooms without a lot of distracting ambient lights.That said, avoid being on the aisles unless you want to have the penetrating glare of LED floor lights negatively impact your viewing experience.I almost never eat here so cant offer advice on that.BTW, they have pre-movie commercials that go on for at least twenty minutes, as of Dec 22, 2017. What with reserved seating and all, I definitely avoid most of the ads and stroll in such that I only have to see a few, if any.
Nice to watch movie In the theater with only your friends and family in a small setting. 40 site with only 20 peoples (50%). Good ideas under pandemic situation. 👍
This is our favorite movie theatre. Always clean. The seats are spacious and for the most part the recliners work. Ive only see a handful of times where certain seats didnt work. What I love about this theater is that there are assigned seats, as it is with most AMC theaters now. Great location. Lots of pubs and restaurants nearby to grab a bite to eat before or after.
Ive come here practically all my life & it still remains one of the best theaters Ive been to. Its always kept clean & the theaters are always equipped with the best features. However one sad thing is that less of the theaters are IMAX 3D equipped as they used to be. Early & late night showings & sometimes premieres are available here. Family friendly. Wheelchair friendly with big entrance & an elevator; & polite staff. Often has showings of films from Fathom Events & similar companies!!
Love the reserve seating in this place. Chairs have always worked for me which is great. Sometimes the soda machine is broken, it they have a bunch so it’s fine. Overall it’s pretty clean and considering the size of the theatre pretty well maintained.
Not as crowded as back then, before Covid-19. So youll definitely get good, reclining seats nowadays. So go.
This is an excellent movie theater. The crowds are usually not that large even during new releases and the pricing slightly better other local theaters. Its comfortable and clean. My wife and I have used it as our primary theater for a decade.
Great theater, especially if you ensure you are watching a movie at one of the theatres with reclining chairs. Food is expensive as expected, however they dont seem to check your bag when going in so have brought in food and water numerous times with no issues. Will definitely be going back.
Ive only gone to the matinee shows but at $8.49 its a steal (more for 3D or IMAX). Now renovated with reclining seats in each theatre. You pick and reserve your seat so no disputes. Digital still needs to be brighter but thats on the projectors. Very comfortable and bathrooms clean.
Great location, theater is very clean, spacious and staffed with great individuals.105.1 hosted a screening there for Ready Player One, which was amazing!
One of the smaller AMC theaters. Although the recliner seats are pretty much the greatest Ive experienced (so far) I did love the huge space entering the building! I did also love the cute theater layout it was small, three rows, decent size screen and the best part was watching the movie It Chapter 2 but watching the film in a smaller theater with a decent sized screen made the experience a lot better especially a horror film. I see myself going back but, my downside is a personal matter since one of my exs lives in the area. If it werent for that Id definitely see myself going back here more often!
My experience is based on watching a movie in theater 15. Everything about this theater complex is good except for the screen quality. I saw Sicario 2 and the screen seemed dull. It wasnt bad and maybe thats how most screens are but it certainly affects your experience.Other than that, this is a great place. Clean, less crowded by NY standards and reasonably friendly service. Plus, the recliner chair is very comfortable.
Kips Bay is one of my favorite theaters. The place is clean. The popcorn is good. The seats recline. The price is cool. The theaters in Manhattan that Ive been to range in price from $15.99 to about $17.15. It all depends on whats important to you. Cleanliness and comfort is whats important to me so paying an extra $1.00 or 2 doesnt bother me if its a nice theater. Also, I always check reviews before going to any theater and Kips Bay had good reviews.
The theater itself is very nice. Most of their theaters have comfy seating and there has never been issues with sound or picture quality.The only issue we have and the only reason we took a star off with this location is the food. The hot dog buns are so hard, they can hurt someone, the pretzels taste like cardboard, and I have yet to see them make new popcorn. They seem to make a lot and just let it sit there...for hours.If you arent hungry or dont care about eating, then I would say come here bc its the best AMC theater seating..
Pretty good theater. Went to a late show, so it wasnt that busy. Recliners were a little small, but not too bad. My theater was small and Im guessing the bigger theaters with more room were on the bottom level. Ill be returning for a few more movies since its a little cheaper than Empire 25.
Awesome we rented the whole theater for our group birthday party. The seats reclined and it was sooo comfortable too.
A clean, tri-level, renovated AMC theatre. By renovated I mean it has the red leather reclining seats. Each individual theatre is not very large but the seat layout and viewing angles are pretty good from rows C and up. One of the most immaculately clean bathrooms Ive ever seen for an AMC. Standard AMC concession price guaging ($9+ for a regular popcorn that can feed 5 people). Definitely bring your own snacks!
What an amazing theatre, I had an amazing time. My girls, husband and I found this place to be such a comfort for the viewing of black panther. Unlike everyone else my family and I tend to wait out the hype of a film and choose to actually enjoy it. And this is by far the theater to do so. The reclining seats are an added bonus to the comfortable ambience that is set by the staff. The young lady at the refreshments counter was so amazing. She was very nice and held a sweet conversation with my five year old that was just adorable. I will certainly be back and I absolutely look forward to another movie night here.
Great seating (lean back chairs). Relatively clean place. One of my preferred theaters in NYC. Favorite is 84th street on broadway; as its close. This one is my next favorite since they all have recliners. However, something feels a little off here still. Maybe needs a renovation.
This AMC is a bit out of the way for some people but it’s a great place to see movies. Seats are comfortable and movie quality has been great. I have seen the inside of all the theater rooms here but all the ones I’ve been in so far have reclined. If you are looking for a new AMC to watch movies at, kips bay 15 is worth consideration.
Love this theater, clean and roomy. Seats inside each showing are recliners. Book your seats in advance on fandango, and choose the flick and your seats. Snack bars on each floor . Great staff, plenty of discounts including children and seniors. Love the location, kips bay . Leave the theater and you have transportation and eateries.
Rather small theater compared to AMC Lincoln Square location. But the seats in this theater are the most comfortable Ive sat on. Lots of leg room and comfy arm rests. Im a big guy so this theater is by far my favorite one. Also the added bonus that not alot seats per shows. I dont like to be overcrowded. Again this theater is a very good spot to come in if you dont like crowded movie theaters.
Movie theater was clean everyone kept their masks on and spaced out. Definitely sent crowded and they had sanitizing stations all over. Would definitely attend again.
Despite,modern fully adjustable large reclining seats,they really need to get their act together. When,I noticed that the Auditorium was rather small,and there were few seats;still available-the ticket clerk,did everything, to discourage me;from buying the ticket. How about,just explaining,that the seats;are rather spacious? And,it was very dirty,and sticky;around all their beverages-machines. They appear to just NOT care.
Fantastic movie theater with super comfy recliners. A little far from other more crowded areas of Manhattan but definitely worth the trek. Very clean and spacious. I generally use A-list so I dont interact with the employees much.
Love this location because they have great food choices. They have coffee! Bathrooms are always clean. Staff is super friendly and diligent. Movie theaters are kept very clean. Always a pleasure to come here.
I watched Avengers in IMAX 2d and it was... expensive ($22 each) but underwhelming. We were in theater 10, and theres no denying that the imax screen is huge but the theater is pretty tightly packed... I would guess it was something like 250 seats.The screen is big and the audio is also good, but I dont think it was significantly better than when I saw a regular showing at the times square Regal. Seats were significantly worse though - old cloth seats lacking padding, pieces of floor tile missing, dirty napkins in the cup holders... It just looked generally worn down. This is in stark contrast to the lobby areas though which look pretty nice.I gave it two stars because it does have a good selection of movies, and the staff is generally nice, but Id rather go to a Regal, or if I had to pick an AMC, the one by Lincoln square.
Underrated theater. All the screens are equipped with recliners and a good number of those are of a nice size. Rarely overcrowded. Its got maybe the 2nd best IMAX in the city?A bit out of the way to the way to get to but its a nice, spacious, clean theater.
I liked the seats very confortable , and they have handicapped seats that are way more confortable im happy with this movie theater! Thanks for a good time amc!
This is the best movie theater in the city. They give you the ultimate viewing experience. With the comfy reclining chairs youll forget youre in a movie theater and feel more like you were in your own living room. All the salons are equipped with the reclining chairs. Well worth the hike downtown.
This has become my go-to theatre now that I have AMC A-List. Even though it’s a little out of the way, it is clean, comfortable, and spacious. I went to the AMC in Times Square recently and the theatre (for a small movie) was sticky, with dirty fabric seats and literally every other arm rest collapsed onto the seat and missing the bottom of the cup holder. Back to Kips Bay for a great AMC experience!
One of the best AMC theaters!Clean, spacious, with the newest recliners, not just the old reserved seats that AMC tries to get trick you with in the other locations.Usually the former Loews theaters are the best.This one is so clean and roomy its almost like a normal suburban cinema, and not a cramped, dirty, small NYC theater.
Very Nice Theater! Very Clean , Nice Staff, Always Enjoyed My Movies ..Reclining Seats..Very Comfy..A Nice Theater For Family,Friends, Etc...
It was great even though the chairs didnt recline. Free drink refills (slurpees), awesome selection of snacks. Even if your an adult get the kids box its enough! You will be full and dont know why and its inexpensive. Its best to get there on time. Its special seating so when the lights go off you cannot see your seat #. Bathrooms were clean which is a plus for me. Sorry no pic, maybe next time...
1 of my favorite theatres to go to in the city to be honest. Low-key and the seats are awesome. Service is always great.
Super comfortable, the seats recline to nearly lying down. We had to get really front row seats for black panther and the recline made it better than bearable. Staff are friendly enough and with the AMC stubs card you feel premium
One of my favorite theaters in the city. Many theaters and show times, reserved large leather recliners and fast moving lines for snacks. And I can get my tickets ahead on my phone so theres no line - just walk right to the ticket taker. Make sure to look ahead at availabilities though - theres limited seats (theyre all large and plush leather recliners)
Really modern cinema with super generous seats in terms of spaciousness. One of the nicest cinemas in Manhattan and they’re Movie Pass friendly too. Be sure to get in early as seats fill up quickly in a rather small theatre capacity.
Good theater, but Im surprised AMC hasnt upgraded the seating at this location. The theater itself is clean and organized. The place was pretty empty then again it was a Tuesday evening. While I definitely recommend coming to this location, I do hope AMC upgrades their seating to match those at most other locations.
Great film watching experience! Large, spacious, comfortable seats. Plenty of space between rows eliminating annoying kicking of seat back by viewers from behind. Theater is clean, well lit, aesthetically pleasing. It was better than being at home.
Great Spacious Movie Theater. Away from the busy city while smack right with in it. Love it
Here for Spiderman. Great place. Clean, convenient, friendly staff and good screening.
It’s like sitting in your living room. Very comfortable
Love this place. Relatively clean comparing to other locations (especially to AMC 25 where is just a disaster in terms of tidiness, cleanness and maintenance). Also they’ve got a lot of theater rooms with recliner chairs which I really appreciate.
One of the better AMCs I go to in the city. Two seperate floors each containing their own concessions areas. Very clean and large enough to accommodate a crowd. All the seats in this theater are recliners and use a stadium seating layout, which allows better view of the screen without being bothered. My only issue is of one particular worker in the mornings, a woman who scans the tickets for the downstairs level. Very bad attitude, always gives wrong information, and seems to purposely play games with you.
Great theater if you can get tickets further back than front row. Big stadium seats and lots of smallish theaters mean they sell out quick. Other than that, its pretty standard AMC fare, but slightly better kept up and more friendly staff than I might expect so it always feels like a cut above.Convenience helps too: if you are on the M15 bus like me, its a less than ten minute walk from 29th Street, and they have a drug store, Fairway supermarket and even a small Target nearby, so its a great cinema to treat yourself and run some quick errands before going home after work. Very convenient and one of the nicer cinemas in NYC.
Great seats are the one pro for this theater. They are the first class, electric reclining seats that are generally sold in expensive home theater stores.The cons for this movie theater are the service, popcorn quality and sound from other movies. The service is poor at the concession stands. Its usually staffed with slow-working people and the concession stands are often under-staffed. They also have an AMC Rewards line that is supposed to allow AMC rewards members a shorter wait but their is no direction at the line so it usually doesnt make any difference in terms of the wait so whether or not your are an AMC Rewards member plan on getting to the theater 30 minutes prior to your showtime if you want to get any candy, popcorn. Also, they use one of the cheapest popcorns on the market so its not even that good to begin with.The other con is sound from other movies. Its great in your movie because they upgraded all the sound systems and have them set at a very loud setting which sounds great in your theater but the one con is the soundproofing in the walls is not great (like the popcorn) so you will easily hear all the loud sounds in the theater next to you. If you can somehow plan your movie next to a quiet movie you are in luck but if you are next to an action movie with explosions and other loud sounds plan on hearing those sounds throughout your movie.
This has been one of my go-to local theaters! Am especially loving how the auditoriums have been updated with wide reclining seats for a truly comfortable watching experience! With that said, seating can be limited depending on the showtime. I would have liked it if there were more self-serving kiosks at the lobby entrance; the ticket line can sometimes move slow...
Definitely will be returning to this theater it is quickly becoming my favorite theater to visit watched the suicide squad in imax and am excited to retire to watch an other feature film.
Good food, recline seats (but not in IMax theater.
First run movies at reasonable prices, cash only. Generally easy street parking. Two not very large theaters so all the seats are good. A prior reviewer complained about the cleanliness. I have never seen at as a problem here.
Was nice. Definitely clean, friendly staff unless in a huge group and its late. Security definitely didnt hide their commentary about my church group coming out as 70 deep to see the Black Panther. We waited till the movie was over to take a picture. Staff was eager to see us leave. For the most part, they were accommodating
The reclining leather seats were spacious and comfortable. Projector rooms were small and cozy. Only complaint is that the first couple of rows are far too close for how large the screen is.
My favorite theater. The seats are SO good. The sounds good (Ive heard some say its too loud) but thats fine. I got one of those A list passes, so Im here a lot more than I used to be. A list is a great idea. Give that a shot. Its totally worth it if you love going to the theater.
I love this theater and I always go see movies here. It’s so worth the extra money
I am a senior citizen on a fixed income. Am so pleased with $5 Tuesdays. I can now go to a movie theater more often than I used to because of the low price. I am fortunate to have the Kips Bay Theater near my apartment so dont have to spend travel money. The seats are so comfortable and the staff is pleasant and helpful. Thank you AMC. YEAH!!
One of the best experiences Ive had in a theater in NYC. I bought my seats ahead of time and walked in day of without any major lines. Since this was during the Avengers 3 opening weekend I was very surprised. I encountered no lines to get in to our theater room or to get food. The service was friendly and the bathrooms were clean. I will be coming back for sure.
Most, if not all, of the screens have stadium recliner seats. This is so much better than the cramped seats on offer at pretty much every other Manhattan cinema. Prices seem exactly the same as at other AMC cinemas in the city. $5 Tuesdays for AMC members is always a good deal. They wont allow you to combine an AMC membership card and Movie Pass at the front desk but it still works fine at the ticket machines. I also give them a positive for allowing you to bring in outside coffee - I no longer go to Regal cinemas after they told me to get rid of a fresh coffee before being allowed in.
The staffs here are very friendly and helpful. I went with a large group, and they were accommodating enough to let us wait inside the lobby instead of the long line forming outside the theater. Seats here are also spacious and reclines comfortably. My one gripe is the bass from adjacent theaters sometimes can be heard/felt in my theater. It wasnt very noticeable, but once you do, it became rather distracting.
The theater itself is amazing. Large *reclining* seats, great service, and a great rewards program.The only reason its not 5 stars is because they have some energy company in the lobby that harass you every time you enter. Really ruins the entry way. If they get rid if them it would be perfect!
I love AMC but Im not a fan of the huge crowds in the surrounding area... so Kips Bay is the perfect alternative! Out of the way, clean, great availability, cool events and with lots of spots to eat/drink before or after the movie.
Nice place with comfy reclining seats. They serve food here and have lots of movies.
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for AMC Kips Bay 15 2023:
Review №1
2021-12-31Overall a great theater! The reclining seats are probably the best I’ve come across so far in any auditorium! The bathrooms are super clean the staff is friendly and it seems like a very quiet place when you can really get into the movies. The location helps too , it’s not as crowded as other theaters around the city! They will be renovating IMAX theater soon so that is a huge bonus !
Review №2
2022-03-09Large theatre (15 screens, including IMAX laser), with clean toilets, a good number of restaurants/eateries close by that are open after 10 pm, helpful and courteous staff, 6+ movies being played everyday. Popcorn, pizza and other snack/dinner options and drinks at acceptable prices. Getting stubs A-list is a good way to save money here for tickets and food.There is also public transport close by (multiple bus stops under 3 minutes and subway 10 minutes away). They also have multiple kiosks and a few staff at the counter.
Review №3
2022-04-12Very clean and beautiful cinema with a great selection of options for drinks and hot and cold food at reasonable prices. Lovely staff who were very helpful. Incredibly comfortable luxurious seating in a theatre with excellent sound and amazing picture quality.My only note would be to perhaps add a sign inside the elevator to indicate which screens are on which floor.
Review №4
2022-02-12We had the run of the place. It was 3:00 PM on a Tuesday. Tickets were on sale and the theater was empty.I cant give the venue a bad review because we chose the wrong movie. Hah!Aisles and seats were clean. Drinks and popcorn remain outside even the most affluent patrons budgets. (Girls: stuff those purses!) The seating was comfortable, but a few of them had broken electronics for the recliner. This wasnt a problem as so many adjoining seats were unoccupied. It was a good time.
Review №5
2022-04-09I brought my great nieces to see Spiderman No Way Home on Friday, April 8th and we were just enjoying our snacks in the recliner seats when fifteen minutes into the movie the alarm started to go off. The lights came on and the movie was paused...a staff member came and told us that the movie will resume in a few minutes but the movie never started again. We were then told by a staff member that we will get movie passes for future use and we can use them at any AMC theater. It was a disappointment but here is why I gave them four stars;1. The staff at AMC are exceptional!!! They are helpful when it comes to getting your snacks that you have ordered online and directing you to where you need to go to see your movie. EVERYONE is helpful with a pleasant attitude. I needed to say this because now that the protocols are easing up, it helps to feel comfortable when are are gathering to enjoy events together.😊2. The theater is exceptionally CLEAN!The BATHROOMS are very CLEAN!3. The theater was empty on a Friday afternoon at 3pm!4. The seats are the most comfortable recliner seats where you can relax and watch the movie while enjoying your snacks and drinks.5. Because of the mishap with the alarm system, we were given movie passes and refunded the monies we spent on our snacks!!!6. If you want to go see a movie, definitely come to this theater...I recommend it! 😊I didnt snap any pictures but when I return next time I will...Hey, if you like this review...press the thumbs up button 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Review №6
2022-04-01Bought 6 tickets to a 10 pm screening , drove 40 to be surprised by a theatre closed sign. No refund issued yet , no email to contact. An email or a warning of a theatre closed on the app would’ve been appreciated
Review №7
2022-03-07Can’t say enough good things about the staff here. I lost my wallet in the theater tonight and the entire staff was so helpful and nice about helping me find it. They immediately dropped what they were doing to help. Thanks to this lovely man who was greeting people at the door he stopped his job to come upstairs and search the seats and we found it. Thank you to everyone-the staff should be recognized for their kindness!
Review №8
2022-01-20I went during the day on a weekday. It was empty. Enough space between to continue to social distance. It was clean. The theater had the recliner seats. I would recommend to go during the day and on weekdays if you want it to be empty. Felt like I had the theater to myself.
Review №9
2022-05-22Semi-comfortable recliners, I saw no staff but it was very early in the morning. Everything was good, staff was friendly. Regal seems better in terms of atmosphere, but nothing beats free movies every 3 weeks with AMC A-list
Review №10
2022-02-13Went to an IMAX pre-showing. The tickets were expensive and while the seats were leather, they didnt recline and they werent incredibly comfortable. Bathroom was okay. The snack area looked small, but the line was too long so we didnt stop for snacks.Sound was good and the screen was crisp.