Reviews of Detroit Film Theatre (Movie Theater)

Betty Moore

DFT had a great showing of Dare to Struggle, Dare to Win. Showing was sold out.

Kesha J

Great performance by Monica Blaire

Denise Thornton

Wonderful gem in the city. International films (subtitles), noirs, classic cartoons. Such a pot o' gold for film buffs. No recliners here. As a matter of fact the seats are small and legroom is a fleeting thought. Still well worth it. Did I say the price is great?

Bret Kuhnhenn

Lovely place

John Hughes

The theater is beautiful. The entire movie going experience was great inside the DIA. Outside the parking was difficult. The lot off of John R. was extremely backed up and slow to enter. Unfortunately, I lost my patience and parked on the street next to the lot. Unbeknownst to me there were two parking meter stations that were very difficult to notice. Not being a regular visitor to the DIA I thought my luck was great to have found a free parking spot. Unfortunately, my luck was bad and I received a $45 parking ticket... can't blame anyone but me.

Journee Sherman

Great stage

Seydi Sarr

Well kept

Vinay Genthikatti

Beautiful theater, plenty of parking and they have great shows. But the seats are not very comfortable.

Janice Petty-Trimm

Nice

Jayson Pankin

Simply the best movie venue in Michigan with season after season of incredible independent movies and documentaries. The Crystal Gallery meeting and eating hall is likely the grandest such chamber outside if Europe's grand Halls. As part of the DIA you have something to see beforehand too

Karen Austin-hagerman

Great place to showcase your plays, recitals, musicals and graduations and films/documentaries...beautiful venue

Evelyn Perez

EXCELLENT

Dave Stafford

Beautiful theater, lots of history, included an entertaining emcee. Great staff from ticket sales to ushers. I should definitely go more often.

John Gilchrist

What can you say about something that's free and fun and wonderful for the whole family The Detroit film theater is an excellent venue to watch movies with a staff that cares about the people that come.

Greg Fawcett

We joined for the Shorts Film Festival, the theater is gorgeous and the event is popular!

Vernetta Anderson

Beautiful theater. A smaller version of the Fox Theater.

CECILIA JACKSON

Enjoyed the film Dare to Struggle, Dare to Win????????????????????????

R W

DFT gets five stars for a clean, beautiful 1920's theater, first class films, and a very sizable interior with comfortable seating. The pic is from the last row of the main floor. I could see perfectly. Parking can be a problem but then again, it is everywhere in the city.

Bryan Monaco

Fantastic venue! I loved the cat video fest.

scott

Great staff and great movies that you will not see anywhere else. The Crystal Lounge is not worth the trip up the stairs. If you find something that's worth buying, it will not be available the next time you're there.

sidney skipper

I was at the premiere of the, Amazing Grace Aretha Franklin movie. The movie was an exhilarating emotional experience like only Aretha Franklin can deliver. It will be in Theaters April 19th. I highly recommend it.

Madhu Empranthiri

Beautiful performances

Thomas Anderson

Great films in an historic theater.

Hans Erickson

The DIA's classic era theater was the perfect place to view the academy award short nominees!

Ellen Greenia

Beautiful place to watch movies! Just like the good old days ❤

Patrick Barrow

Cat Video Fest. Need I say more?

Samuel An

Great ambiance beautiful building every seat feels close to the screen...tradeoff is cramped leg space, at least on the upper balcony. Didn't check out seats in main level

Jason R

Good selection of interesting films, good pricing, and the Oscar Shorts event is always a great time.

Daryl Royal

Always great to get down to DFT. One star deducted for no popcorn though.

Alex Stanovoy

Great interior.

Cassandra ONeil

gorgeous theater and they always have interesting &entertaining movies that you won't/can't find anywhere else

Sonia Charron-Jones

Legendary band Third World in action

Brittany Bogus

The Detroit Film Theater plays such a wide variety of films, from silent films accompanied by live music to cat videos. Because it's housed in the Detroit Institute of Arts, you know anything you watch will be fantastic. The theater itself is a work of art.

Patricia Finn

Fantastic as always

Roschelle Laughhunn

Mosaic Youth Theater - Now That I Can Dsnce

Venetta Mayberry

I love the seating in there comfortable... Leg room... Great service.. I enjoy it

Jeffrey .Taylor, CCFS

Great artists and events

Collin Heck

A fantastic theatre with a great staff. Not a bad seat in the house. And there are always great shows at affordable prices.

kendall cannon (Zero Gamez)

nice, big, luxurious, comfy, over all amazing

Anita Taylor

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful theater.

Anthony Angel

What a great place, right here in our backyard. Staff is very friendly and very helpful.

Darren Nemeth

The best place in Michigan to see film prints projected. Digitally projected movies are much better here than at the mulitplexes because they actually have someone working in the booth.

DCHS Library

(Translated) Great public lecture by Yaa Gaasi (Original) Great public lecture by Yaa Gaasi

jayson pankin

Fantastic venue: love Queen Aretha

Amber Hare

So beautiful

Breanne

I really love this theatre. The people are friendly, it's clean, and there are no bad seats. The seats are comfortable. Tickets are reasonable and they show a lot of unique films / events.

Will Schaefer

I watch the Oscars Shorts here this year - an absolutely stunning theater. It was a wonderful viewing experience.

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The venue is always a great place to be.

Angela Chouinard

Beautiful place to attend an award ceremony.

Brian Ciupka

Because

Victoria Person

I love this theater. It has good views from most seats, and the architecture is beautiful.

David Oberholtzer

Beautiful traditional movie theater attached to the Detroit Institute of Arts near downtown Detroit. Hosts classic and contemporary cinema. The annual showing of Oscar nominated animated and live action shorts is not to be missed. The DFT also shows Oscar nominated documentaries. One of the few venues where you can see the non-blockbuster movies that are up for Academy Awards.

eocreative O

Gem of the city.

carolyn eason

Awesome!!

Joseph Ziembroski

Fun times watching Talking Heads Stop Making Sense. Great staff! Lovely theater.

Itzamara Lesniak

Well if you want to escape from Hollywood this is your place. They show great quality films and the prices are affordable. The staff is great with Covid 19 protocols.

Nida Samona- APA

Great place

Robert Wahl

I love this old theatre!

Rodney Bellamy

Great documentary of entertainer Sharon Jones, provided by WDET

Antonio Ross

We had a really nice at the end of African American history month Monica Blair she was awesome Too. ????

Vincent Romano

We've seen many films and other productions at THE DFT. It's a classic, beautifully maintained theatre. The film series they run there every year is absolutely terrific. We saw the live Sam Glass produced "A Thousand Thoughts" documentary with and about the Kronos Quartet there just last night. It fit the theatre perfectly and was a wonderful show.

Sonia Parsons

Great. However no food permitted in theater.

Doretta Wilkins

Went to see the Detroit Youth Choir and they were " Spectacular"!!! I see why they were so close to winning on AGT!!! Keep up the great work, young ladies and gentlemen!!!????????

Andrea Grace

Love the unique movies, love the atmosphere, the volunteers are always so nice

Barb Bolton

Always enjoy DFI -important part of Detroit's history.

Aran Wagner

Films you wouldn't usually see.

keith hall

I enjoy coming to The DFT with great sight lines and acoustics

Kathie Flack

My 5 stars is due to the beauty of the theatre and the film quality. The seating was comfortable but a very tall man might not agree. Parking was challenging as was the wait for the women's restroom. Still loved it.

SHERMAN LOUIS

Great place for movies and plays

gwen stallworth

Excellent documentary. King: A Filmed Record, Montgomery to Memphis

Jeri Streety

Beautiful theater. Awesome play, "The Diary of Anne Frank".

Karim Abdellaoui

Totally awesome experience,staff could be a little nicer,the parking lot is sufficient.

John Voymas

Watching Oscar Nominated Shorts - Animated and Live Action. Some very good animated ones that reach you at an emotional level, especially "Sister" and the alzheimer one. The 2022 spring season has so many wonderful films from around the world that we bought two five-packs of tickets.

Mary Newton

Nostalgic like the film's offer re d

Kathleen Hayes-Parvin

Michoacan to Michigan was a tribute to all immigrant families.

Douglas Koenke

Saw the Oscar Shorts &Animated great films shown in a thrown back environment to the 1930s & 40's. .

Maria Bleau

went to go see Michoacan to Michigan excellent show

Teodora Cazacu

True gem in the heart of Detroit , great movie selection and cozy old fashioned theater .You'll find yourself out of this time .

jeff Copeland

Watched the Oscar nominated shorts, excellent!

Ken Snider

Great time saw a movie on Cats. It was totally a lot of fun.

Marie Holly

Great place to see the Oscar Shorts

Patricia Southall

Enjoyed the cats

Holly Windom

I was at the Detroit Mosiac production. About their trip to Africa. It was an excellent play. This is a historic place always clean always had an excellent customer service staff. Parking is close for $7. Go to website for film festival you will see movies that are only talked about on award shows. Very unusual films .

Emma Swartz

Absolutely gorgeous theater, and the DFT always has an amazing calendar of films and concerts.

David Gregory

As always, a great venue for Indie and some mainstream movies. Tonight's visit was for the Oscar Short films and it didn't disappoint.

Julio Vazquez

Excellent, Oscar's nominated short films week.

Mrs G Warren

Clean and beautiful

jane doe

Here to see the Academy Shorts. Always a pleasure to see them.

Todd Bartlett

Great venue.

k L

A must visit in Detroit.

R. Coo

Enjoyed

Janet Lagger Thomas

What a jewel, went with some friend for the first time to watch short nominated skits..I will definitely visit this theater again.

Regina McIver Mciver02

First rate! Excellent

Diane Zygmontowicz

Just saw one more great film tonight - "Angels Are Made of Light"

David Joyce

Really cool theatre - sit towards center anywhere (lower and upper levels) for the best viewing experience. Ambience alone makes it a great venue.

Theresa Capelli

Best theatre to watch a movie. The sound is perfect.

Chris Casteel

Amazing venue and unique films.. Always a treat

Derek Blount

Great short films from the Oscars. Beautiful theatre.