Montgomery Cinemas

The only art-house movie theater in the greater Princeton area.

One would think that Princeton, being a highbrow university town, would host an art-house theater, but no, only Montgomery (the area is interchangeably known as Skillman, Rocky Hills, Belle Mead due to the neighboring townships) offers a heaven for true cinephiles, where you can watch limited-release, foreign and independent movies otherwise not available in our heck of the woods.

Originally opened in 1972-1973, Montgomery Cinemas offers art-house films for the last 49 years! Now, a 6-flex movie theater featuring fully digital conversion, quite comfortable seating, and a Dolby sound system, Montgomery Cinemas is a fully family business operated by a son inheriting it from his father.

The concession stand is available.

It’s our art movie house away from home.
Love that it’s a small theater and gets quite an array of independent films and including an occasional large film. We preferred the Montgomery due to its small size smaller theaters.

This is one of my favorite theatres. It’s a true gem!
For cinephiles who love foreign and independent films but don’t want to trek all the way to NYC or deal with Montclair parking, this place is wonderful. I used to come here frequently when I lived in Central NJ and now I’m still happy to make the 1 hour drive when I can. I’m also so thankful that they were able to reopen, after the pandemic ravaged so many theaters. Check out a movie here and I promise you won’t be disappointed!

Clean and comfortable, easy to buy tix and snacks on line in advance, and at lower prices than AMC, etc. But I agree, the popcorn is too salty!

First visit there but won't be my last. Shows the independent films that I usually have to go to Manhattan to see or wait until they are at my library. In an open mall with a good selection of restaurants. Convenient to get to - right on Route 206.

The place is really good but the movie i was watching was little bit boring

I love the Montgomery. It is the last bastion of independent films in this area. Commercial theaters are not doing well either. Let's support theaters like this one.

Really enjoyed the movie. Old school theater. Has movies that aren't in other places. Two thumbs up. 👍🏾😊 👍🏾

I love this theater. Every movie is gold. If it's playing here, I know I'll like it. They show independent, foreign, quirky movies (and sometimes really good mainstream movies too). I've seen so many movies here before they became famous, like Little Miss Sunshine, Sideways, My Big Fat Greek Wedding. It's wonderful to have this gem in the area. It's not a fancy theater. Some of the theaters are really small, almost like really large home theaters. It's a little shabby, but once the movie starts, who cares?

I adore this theater. The employees are so nice and energetic, and seem to know the movies that are playing. The prices are incredible--I still can't believe how much cheaper this place is than the big theaters. The snacks are really great, too. Is it old? Sure. But that's hardly worth getting upset over. This is the only place in the area that plays this kind of movie, and it does what it does exceptionally well.

I love this theater. There is always something good to see. Afternoon and evening showtimes. Not too crowded so pretty safe going. Friendly employees. Next door to a delicious ice cream parlor, Thomas's. And a pizzeria. Nice quiet local hangout. Shh! Dont tell anyone!!

Small old-time theater with independent and unusual movies along with typical movie fare.

The movies are EXCELLENT. The theater may not be state of the art but since the selection of movies is the very best in all of Central Jersey, there really is nothing to complain about. I've also, over the 40 years we've been attending the theater in its current location or up the hill, found the attendants very pleasant.

If you love independent films, this theater is the best around! And to top that off they have two BYOB restaurants and a Wine/Liquor store in the same strip mall where you can discuss the film afterwards. So what if the lobby isn't ultra-modern. It's quiet, at least, with no racket and clanging of video games. My favorite place to catch a film even though other mainstream theaters are much closer.

I can't imagine what it would be like without the Montgomery Cinema in our lives. The best indy films that you would not find anywhere else. Documentaries too that are superb. It's a treasure in our community.

This is a fine medium sized movie theater. The people working there are very nice. The movie selection is the best! They hold the movies for a few weeks and that gives me a chance to get to the movies to see it. Whoever is choosing the movies is doing a fine job. The theater is a treasure!

This is a wonderful theatre with great movies and happy, friendly, and polite employees! I frequent this theatre and I am so glad they provide quality American and foreign films. I give this five stars for movie selections and the popcorn! Great snacks and good prices make this a win-win for us!!! Parking is sooo easy, too!

It's a great place to go to see good films and not have to deal with dozens of screaming, out-of-control kids as they typically don't show kids' movies or the usual "Hollywood Blockbuster" with cars being blown up, superheroes, science fiction crap, etc... The crowd is mostly middle-aged and older. The place is not dirty, but it also not a state-of-the-art multiplex. It's a older theatre. But I am grateful that it is there and almost always go there when I go out to see a movie.

A gem. Been going since 1980. This theatre shows all the films who'd have to go to NYC to see. Great parking.

We are staying in the area of for 7 weeks. So far, we've seen 3 films, and know of 2 more that we will see. Absolutely worth the 30 minute drive. Best selection of films we've seen. Wish we could take this theatre home with us.