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December 2023 by Michael Ishihara
The Grand is a wonderful little local theater. There is a ramp for wheelchair users and a parking lot right next to the building. They offer many different movies over the month and events like family movie morning on Saturday. The staff are all knowledgeable and friendly. There are even programs like Tacoma Creates that offer free tickets for certain movies. During the Ghibli Movie event this past fall, my family and I were all able to see our favorites thanks to the Tacoma Creates program for students and SNAP recipients. Support your local theater and give this neighborhood gem a visit!
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November 2023 by Janet Goodart-Smoak
This is a great old theater converted into a movie theater. We saw a long movie and it was excellent. The chairs are not the most comfortable, but it's an old theater. It's amazing that this old gem is still in use. Definitely worth a try, parking is easy.
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November 2023 by Liz Knox
If you want a small, community based, old-fashioned movie theater, this is the spot for you. The Grand is a non-profit theater that offers first run, independent, and foreign films. The staff and volunteers are friendly and approachable. I recommend the Grand if you like theaters with personality. I find it delightful.
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November 2023 by S P
The Grand is a gem in Tacoma's crown. We love coming here and supporting a local business. The volunteer staff are always kind and amicable, and the Grand really feels like a centerpiece of the community.
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November 2023 by Joseph Manuel
When I used to live in the area, it felt great to walk to this theater and watch some indie movies. I saw Belle and liked it. It helped with my severe depression and feelings of isolation, so it was nice to not be alone with my thoughts for a bit.
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September 2023 by Cheryl Hansen
Nice little theater. Chairs are comfy, but they are squished together. Popcorn is good, and the volunteers that work there are nice. Wished they were paid, though.
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August 2023 by Scott Hildebrand
The Grand is really very Grand. Great movie price plus a lot of snacks to chose from. The Grand staff is mostly volunteers and they are very devoted to doing there best for the customers.
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August 2023 by Liz Astra
Loved the atmosphere of this theater! Everything about this theater is cute. Even got to enjoy a free cup of Bluebeard coffee from the lounge!
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July 2023 by Iris T (Meep)
Went to go see the Barbie movie here. It's small and the seats don't recline, but it was still very comfy. The volunteer staff were very friendly and the concessions were nice! The place itself is very cool looking. I look forward to attending a Weird Elephant event sometime in the future!
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July 2023 by Cyrus Green
Charming older theater with great variety of movies and friendly staff. We always enjoy going to The Grand, a true regional treasure. Clean facility with good ticket prices and comfortable seating. Yesterday we saw The Miracle Club, definitely a 5 star movie.
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July 2023 by Dave Ross
My wife and I love indie movies and indie theaters. The Grand Cinema is a wonderful theater, we appreciate all the volunteers who help keep it going. The theater is well maintained and reasonably priced with a nice selection of movies always rotating through. We frequent the Grand regularly and highly recommend it.
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May 2023 by Nic H
Love this little cinema! We went to a replay of an old classic. Very enjoyable experience. Friendly staff. Able to purchase online tickets. Coolest surprise was being able to purchase beer at the show. Popcorn was tasty. The staff there also was scattered through the building helping people get to their shows which was nice.
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May 2023 by Tiny Tails Club - Angie K.
A neighbor mentioned this very important documentary titled “Ithaka” would be playing here so a friend of mine and I went to see it. This film is about the family of Julian Assange working tirelessly to help him regain his freedom. His father (& brother) travel across the world campaigning for him and bringing awareness to his dire situation. He’s currently facing a very lengthy prison sentence for revealing war crimes through wikileaks. As an independent investigative journalist myself who shares hidden truths, I was very interested to see this film for a better understanding. “Seattle for Assange” was present and to our surprise, the family of Julian Assange was also there! His father and brother spoke to the viewing audience after the film. You can hear some of what they said on my podcast “We Do Not Consent Worldwide“. This was truly an unforgettable experience. I want to send a big thank you to everyone involved in the creation of this film and to “The Grand Cinema” for providing the space to make it happen. The customer service is superb and the theater is very quaint. Highly recommended!
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March 2023 by Jenn Trivette
I love the Grand and recommend for anyone who loves all kinds of movies. They use real butter on their popcorn! If you become a member you get discounts on tickets and a free small popcorn. Every. Time. So worth it if you enjoy big screens. Give it a try, you'll love it too!
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March 2023 by Karina Miller
Love The Grand so much! I am very happy to see independent movie theaters survive. Things you should know: Volunteer run. Reserved seating. They serve ice cream, including dairy free! Get there early to find street parking. It is possible to have a theater nearly to yourself off peak. Consider bringing a pillow to sit on in case you get an uncomfortable seat. Buy a membership if you live in the area. Watch for cool festivals.
