Imagine Cinemas Carlton Cinema

Located near College Station, Carlton Cinema (Imagine Cinema) is a long-standing destination for cheap movie nights, small intimate theatres and a slightly weathered exterior. Despite its appearance, the cinema continues to delight movie-goers with its under $10 ticket prices and occasional $5 re-runs of popular films, making it a highly affordable choice.

We have been to this location since 2012 and have had a good experience. There are about 8 movie theatres at this location. Movie-goers can conveniently purchase tickets at the front desk or through their cheap ordering counter. To complement the movie experience, the cinema offers concession stands where movie-goers can indulge in snacks and beverages. We watched Elemental recently and were pleasantly surprised to find ourselves with the entire theatre to enjoy the movie. However, it's worth noting that the restrooms are located outside near the concessions area, requiring a short walk from the theatre rooms.

For those seeking to catch up on films they might have missed during their initial run or to indulge in cult classics and anime, Carlton Cinema offers a delightful experience without stretching your budget. Movies like 'BELLE' and 'The Room' are screened at a reasonable $5, making it a perfect choice for fans of such content.

Carlton Cinemas, nestled in the heart of the city, offers a delightful movie-watching experience. With its classic charm and modern amenities, this venue stands out. The diverse film selection, spanning mainstream hits to indie gems, caters to a broad audience. Impeccable audio-visual quality and comfortable seating enhance the overall experience.

Its popularity as a hub for independent cinema and film festivals sets Carlton Cinemas apart. The venue's commitment to showcasing unique, thought-provoking films adds a layer of cultural richness to the cinematic offerings. It's a place where cinephiles can explore new voices and perspectives, making it a dynamic and enriching destination.

Affordable prices and a central location make Carlton Cinemas a destination for cinema lovers. It's a gem that combines nostalgia, quality, and accessibility, making it a standout in the city's entertainment scene. Whether you're a fan of blockbusters or indie masterpieces, Carlton Cinemas provides an inclusive and captivating cinematic experience.

we had a really nice time at the Carlton branch. Theaters were cozy, and the selection of movies was great. staff at the concession stand were really nice too! would definitely come back again

Personally, one of my fav theatres. It’s the best theatre to watch any movie in because it’s super dark & I LOVE THE VOLUME. Personally, I don’t think that theatres put their volume loud enough but this one DOES. Love it, and the staff are always so friendly 🩷

I love this theatre! I come here almost every weekend and look forward to Wednesdays to find out the upcoming schedule. They're always playing the best throwbacks and you can't beat the price. I sometimes even watch 2 or 3 movies depending on other plans I have for the day just given the fact that it's such a cozy and welcoming environment. Such a great way to spend a day off, eating snacks and watching great movies with like-minded people 😊

One of the hidden gems of the city. The cinema is usually empty so you can always find a good seat, their catalogue is always a mixture of quirky old school movies, classics and the amazing $5 ticket deal. It's not Cineplex, there is no Imax, but you would not need to care. Places like these need more support.

It was a pleasant surprise, small but comfortable auditoriums. Everything you need to enjoy a good movie, with prices below average. Premieres and classics movies. Snacks and liquor. Excellent service. Easy access by public transportation.

What a gem of a movie theatre! A co-worker recommended this cinema, specifically to see the English Dub version of Studio Ghibli's The Boy and the Heron, and I scored a $7 ticket, not realizing this is their weekly special price on Tuesday. I was thrilled, even before I got to the cinema.
Yes, the individual theaters are small and fill up fast, but it's such a nostalgic experience. My ticket was bought online, with a QR code I was able to scan at the box office, so this theatre is keeping up with current trends and tech.
It's competition, Cineplex is big, flashy, but super expensive and not necessary when you really think about it.
I saw a brilliant film at nice-looking, clean, and very much appreciated movie theatre with awesome staff.
I hope it sticks around for years to come.

I love this theatre! It's within walking distance from my home, the prices are great and lately they have been having retro movies showing for $5.00, what a great thing! I've gone recently to Nightmare on Elm Street, Raiders of the Lost Ark and this past weekend to The Lost Boys. So much fun! New movies are fun too, it's a great place to enjoy a night out for a lesser cost!!!

A great cinema that screens a variety of independent and blockbuster films. They also host a variety of independent film festivals. Great snack food stand with slushies, alcoholic drinks, popcorn, and candy. Staff are also super friendly!

Absolutely love the Carlton cinema. Take the kids when they have family movies most weekends. Very affordable. It's a great addition to the neighborhood.

Really a cool place! The ticket price points are quite affordable (C$ 10 for adults incl. tax).

Love, love, love a tiny theater... especially with comfortable seats. The movie options were right up my alley and I wish I lived in Toronto, I'd be back every week! Although Theater Camp is absolutely hysterical and I highly recommend it!

Honestly I love this theatre. I come here all the time whether it's on my day off or after work. They have super reasonable prices. On Tuesdays it's even 5$. Take in, you can get a ticket, a popcorn and a drink for 12-14$! They even have specials for students on Mondays and Wednesday's. And if you go on a regular day it's a 10$ ticket which is still a good price. The staff is really nice and helpful and the popcorn is good. They don't have real butter but they have an alcohol license so you could get a vodka slushie and forget about the fake butter.

They play blockbuster, indie, and classic movies. It's such a wide variety that you have to keep updated with their Facebook page so you don't miss any cool screenings.

I guess the only thing that people would say isn't great about this place is the seats and the actual size of the theatres. Which, in my opinion aren't the worst seats. And I enjoy the smaller theatre experience.

It's one of those situations where you get what you pay for. They lack in comfort but they make up for in every other aspect of running a movie theatre.

Nice cinema with 9 smaller rooms. We saw Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and the quality of picture and sound didn’t disappoint in spite of the compactness of their setup. Also, $10 is a reasonable price for a cinema of this quality.

A really surprising theater. I came there for the first time and thought to myself "this looks a bit creepy", but this thought completely disappeared when I entered it. Its really cosy and familial. The screening rooms are small but cosy and you really connect with the audience more.

Love this place! Great prices, smaller theatres, and they even have fun alcoholic slushie drinks, a new go-to for movie nights!

Had such an intimate experience with my lady at this theater, we went to go watch The Outwaters in theater which is an Experimental Horror film and no one was there which was awesome!

Small cozy theater for watching anime movies.

Small movie theatre. 5$ Tuesdays are awesome. The concessions are reasonably priced too. The movie Halls are fairly small.. about 80-100 seaters I guess. The audio and screens are average quality. Don't go there for Avenger type of action movies, but perfect for RomCom or Drama movies.