Walter Reade Theater

Walter Reade Theater was The Film Society of Lincoln Center’s first home within the Lincoln Center complex. The Theater is dedicated to showcasing the art of film, according to its mission. From filmmaker retrospectives to new releases to festivals highlighting emerging talents from across the globe, Walter Reade Theater exposes a wide array of contemporary and classic movies to film lovers. The theater’s year-round schedule includes three to four films daily, alternating a variety of titles daily, along with special events, film festivals, retrospectives and panel discussions with filmmakers and actors about the filmmaking process.

The 248-seat theater offers a comfortable, elegant atmosphere to bring out the film enthusiast in all of its attendees. Offering presentations in 35mm, DCP, and other formats, the Walter Reade showcases eclectic programs including documentaries, foreign films, independent films, children’s films, shorts, silents, classics, experimental cinema and live music in a state-of-the-art facility.

Frequently, the Walter Reade hosts guests for question and answer sessions following films, as well as live conversations between moviemakers, along with premieres of new films.