PDX Movies

Theaters / Downtown, SW Portland

5th Avenue CinemaSince 1970

IndependentSWDowntown501 SW Hall St, Portland, OR 97201
DirectionsTheater website

Run by Portland State students since it opened in 1970 as the Cine-Mini, and the site of the first public screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975. One film a weekend, picked by the student staff: repertory, world cinema and cult gems, sometimes on 35mm.

Prices

Admission
$7
Students and seniors
$6
PSU students, staff and alumni
Free
From 5th Avenue Cinema's FAQ, November 2026. Prices change, so check before you go.

Playing at 5th Avenue Cinema this week: 2 films across 5 showings. Tap a time to buy tickets on the theater's own page.

Today Sunday, Nov 8

Video Diary of a Lost Girl
Comedy/Fantasy1h 36m2012
3:00pm

Friday Nov 13

The Showcase Theatre Documentary
1h 54m
6:00pm8:30pm

Saturday Nov 14

The Showcase Theatre Documentary
1h 54m
6:00pm8:30pm

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