Frequently Asked Questions

Manly General

We are opposite the Manly Wharf on the East Esplanade. When you exit the Manly Ferries, turn RIGHT after the pedestrian crossing at the head of The Corso or… exiting the beach, turn left at the junction of The Corso and East Esplanade - we’re about 5 doors down on your left. Look for the big CINEMAS sign out front next to “Out Of Africa” restaurant.

MOVIE SCHEDULES are determined on Mondays for films opening on Thursday of the same week. Schedules are posted on the Manly Cinemas website by Monday evening. Better still, sign up for our weekly NEWSLETTER and add us to your FAVOURITES.

YES. Go to the left sidebar on our HOMEPAGE .. OR .. go to SESSIONS and click on the day/date/film/session you wish to attend and buy your ticket. Note : A booking fee (up to a maximum of $4) will be charged. Please check the Order Summary when completing your transaction.

Once session times are listed on our website, tickets are available for purchase On-Line or from our Box Office. We recommend for the most popular films, during the weekends and holidays, that you plan to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the advertised start time as we do not operate Allocated Seating and we load the cinemas on a "first-in, best dressed" basis.

Purchasing tickets in advance guarantees you a seat for each ticket purchased, however, we do not have allocated/or reserve seating policy. Highly popular films will generate longer lines as shows sell out quickly. We recommend you arrive 10-15 minutes before start time so you can select your favourite seat.

MOVIE GIFT VOUCHERS are available from our Box Office and valid for 12 months from date of purchase - no restrictions.  MOVIE & MEAL GIFT VOUCHERS (in association with 4 PINES BREWING COMPANY) are available from our Box Office and valid 6 months from date of purchase - Conditions apply: Can only be redeemed Monday-Thursday.

We accept the following THIRD PARTY vouchers (ie. AUSTRALIAN MOVIE VOUCHER, CINEMA SAVERS, HOLLYWOOD MOVIE MONEY, AMBASSADOR CARD, PRESIDENTIAL CARD, ENTERTAINMENT BOOK etc) as per conditions contained within the offer. We do not accept STUDIO PROMOTIONAL PASSES while the film is on "No Free List" - regardless of the terms and conditions printed on the Studio Offer.

A group booking discount is available on more than 20 tickets purchased in a single transaction. Large groups need to arrive early if sitting together is important.  For reserving an entire auditorium for your party/fundraiser etc, please use our contact form.

We have a CASHPOINT machine installed in our foyer which accepts all major cards.  We have a self-service kiosk in our foyer for reservation collection and credit card transactions. EFTPOS is available for transactions over our minimum limit $20. (NO Amex)

Ask for your free VIP CARD at the box office when you next make a purchase. Valid 12 months issue date. Contains more than $20 worth of value-added movie magic.

NO FREE LIST means that complimentary tickets, promotions and offers cannot be redeemed for this film. Most studios stipulate NO FREE LIST on films during the first few weeks of their release. Check our programme schedule to ensure you will not be disappointed. Includes: War Veterans.

EVERY Tuesday is BARGAIN DAY at Manly Cinemas - the BEST movies at the BEST price all day!    Not available on Public Holidays.  NO FREE LIST, promotions/offers accepted.

Diverse... Thought-Provoking... Quality... Relevant... These are just a few of the many words that describe Cine Arts films. By giving moviegoers the best selection of Art and Independent Cinema in a captivating, unique environment Cine Arts has set the industry standard for providing distinct, acclaimed and award-winning films. Cine Arts... where film lovers go! Cine Arts brings quality Art House and Independent Films to the screen for a limited season of sessions. Strong, well-reviewed films that otherwise may have slipped through the gaps are given time to shine and brought to the attention of audiences that otherwise may have missed out.

SPECIAL EVENTS are alternative content, rather than filmed entertainment (ie. Live Sports, Concerts, Documentaries, Opera, Festivals etc) and will usually only screen a limited number of times.  Each SPECIAL EVENT will be advertised as such. Special admission prices  and conditions apply: No Free List, No Concessions, No Offers or Promotions etc).  

Dolby technologies put you in the center of your movie-going experience. You will hear five full-range discreet channels, plus a subwoofer channel that coves the bottom one-tenth of the audible range - these are the technologies that create the experience. The dynamic range (the ratio of the loudest sounds to the softest) is significant and the full-range surround channels make lifelike special effects possible-think helicopters flying overhead. And the subwoofer sound can often be felt as well as heard.

You can download our Smartphone Apps FREE from i-Tunes App store.... For iPhone use this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/manly-cinemas/id570166852?ls=1&mt=8 ... and for Android use this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.manlycinemas. For mobile sessions on the run, use: http://m.manlycinemas.com.au

MOVIE MEAL DEAL... Select a movie and enjoy a main course meal (before or after) from the menu at 4 Pines Brewing Company (upstairs at Manly Cinemas). The combined price of the MMD is $33pp - this offer is only available Monday to Thursday & not available Public Holidays. Tickets on sale from both MANLY CINEMAS and 4 PiNES. If you are bringing a group, it would assist the restaurant if you could let them know in advance just in case they are having a busy day - Ph: 9976 2300 or www.4pinesbeer.com.au. MOVIE & MEAL DEAL Gift Vouchers make a perfect present. Valid for 6 months from date of purchase. Sale terms and conditions apply. NOTE: Both components of this combo (Movie & Meal) must be redeemed on the same day. NOTE: Not available Oublic Holidays.

The length of time any film will play at Manly Cinemas is based on the amount of business the film generates, contractual obligations and time of the year. Basically, the more popular a film is with patrons, the longer it will play. There is no way to predict exactly how long a movie will play. Use our website to get information on what films will be playing up to five days in advance.

Our programming policy is to present films of distinction to audiences of discernment. You can expect to see a mix of chick-flicks, quality arthouse and selected mainstream movies targeting people aged 30+. It is not possible for us to play every film released because we do not have enough screens and besides, more youthful & children's titles are better suited to the multiplex.

Please see our Ratings Information Page for detailed information from the Office of Film and Literature Classification.

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