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A beloved neighborhood cinema in the Richmond District, showcasing independent films and classics.

The Balboa Theatre is a cherished single-screen cinema located in San Francisco's Richmond District. Since opening in 1926, this historic theater has served as a community gathering place, offering a curated selection of independent films, foreign cinema, cult classics, and special event screenings. The Balboa maintains its vintage charm while providing modern projection and sound quality. Known for its eclectic programming that ranges from art house films to midnight cult favorites, the theater has become a destination for cinephiles seeking an authentic movie-going experience away from the multiplex. The intimate setting and community-focused approach make The Balboa a true neighborhood gem, preserving the tradition of independent cinema in San Francisco.

Address
3630 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94121
Phone
(415) 221-3117
Email
adam@cinemasf.com
Website
https://www.balboamovies.com
DECEMBER 2025
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
TB16:00Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery @ 4 PM
TB19:30Veronika Voss @ 7:30 PM
2
TB16:00Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery @ 4 PM
TB19:30The Birds @ 7:30 PM
3
TB15:00The Godfather Part II @ 3 PM
TB19:30Hundreds of Beavers: A Northwoods Christmas! @ 7:30 PM
4
TB16:00Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery @ 4 PM
TB19:30The Thing @ 7:30 PM
5
TB13:30Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery @ 1:30 PM
TB16:30Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution @ 4:30 PM & 7 PM
TB18:00AHITH FEST 2025: Beyond the Drumlins (+4 Short Films) @ 6 PM
TB20:30AHITH FEST 2025: Bad Haircut (+ 2 Short Films) @ 8:30 PM
6
TB10:00AHITH FEST 2025: Short Block 1 (11 Short Films) @ 10 AM
TB12:30AHITH FEST 2025: Short Block 2 (11 Short Films) @ 12:30 PM
TB14:00Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution @ 2 PM, 4:30 PM & 7 PM
TB15:00AHITH FEST 2025: Short Block 3 (10 Short Films) @ 3 PM
TB17:30AHITH FEST 2025: Weekend at the End of the World (+ 2 Short Films) @ 5:30 PM
TB19:45AHITH FEST 2025: Charon (The Jar, 1984) @ 7:45 PM
TB23:00The Room @ 11 PM
7
TB10:00AHITH FEST 2025: Short Block 4 (10 Short Films) @ 10 AM
TB12:30AHITH FEST 2025: Short Block 5 (10 Short Films) @ 12:30 PM
TB14:00Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution @ 2 PM, 4:30 PM & 7 PM
TB15:00AHITH FEST 2025: Short Block 6 (10 Short Films) @ 3 PM
TB17:30AHITH FEST 2025: Kombucha (+ 2 Short Films) @ 5:30 PM
TB20:00AHITH FEST 2025: LandLord (+ 2 Short Films) @ 5:30 PM
8
TB18:30AHITH FEST 2025: The Driftless (+ 2 Short Films) @ 6:30 PM
9
TB18:30AHITH FEST 2025: The Undisitlled (+ 2 Short Films) @ 6:30 PM
TB19:30Life is Beautiful (Presented on 35mm by Odyssey Film Institute) @ 7:30 PM
10
TB18:15AHITH FEST 2025: Influencers @ 6:15
TB20:15AHITH FEST 2025: Lily's Ritual @ 8:15
11
TB18:30AHITH FEST 2025: Frankenstein (on 16mm) @ 6:30 PM
TB20:00AHITH FEST 2025: The Amityville Horror (on 16mm) @ 8 PM
12
TB19:00AHITH FEST 2025: Raising Phoenix: A Joaquin Phoenix Extensive Filmography (+ 1 Short Film) @ 7 PM
TB19:30Eyes Wide Shut (on 35mm) @ 7:30 PM
TB20:45AHITH FEST 2025: Anything That Moves (+ 2 Short Films) @ 8:45 PM
13
TB10:00AHITH FEST 2025: Short Block 7 (9 Short Films) @ 10 AM
TB12:00AHITH FEST 2025: Short Block 8 (8 Short Films) @ 12 PM
TB14:00AHITH FEST 2025: Short Block 9 (9 Short Films) @ 2 PM
TB19:30AHITH FEST 2025: Conan the Barbarian (w/ Live Re-Score by SLEEPBOMB) @ 7:30 PM
TB20:00Comedy Night at the Balboa (Headliner Josef Anolin): Doors @ 7:30 PM/Show @ 8 PM
14
TB11:00AHITH FEST 2025: Featurette Block (6 Featurette Films) @ 11 AM
TB15:00AHITH FEST 2025: Theater Is Dead (+ 1 Short Film) @ 3 PM
TB17:15AHITH FEST 2025: Hoagie (on 35mm) @ 6:30 PM
TB19:45AHITH FEST 2025: Interaction (+ 2 Short Films) @ 7:45 PM
15
TB18:00AHITH FEST 2025: Metropolis (1927) Colorized with AI and Re-Score by The New Pollutants + 9 AI Short Film Block @ 6 PM
16
TB18:00AHITH FEST 2025: To Beyond (+ 2 Short Films) @ 6 PM
TB20:15AHITH FEST 2025: Rewind the Future: An 80s Time Capsule @ 8:15 PM
17
TB18:00AHITH FEST 2025: A Reservation @ 6 PM
TB20:45AHITH FEST 2025: Escape From New York (New 4K Restoration) @ 8:45 PM
18
TB16:30Krampus @ 4:30 PM
TB18:00AHITH FEST 2025: Dark Rainbow Shorts Collection (10 Short Films) @ 6 PM
TB19:00Super Shangri-La Show @ 7 PM
TB20:30AHITH FEST 2025: Silent Night Deadly Night 1984 on VHS (+ 1 Short Film) @ 8:30 PM
19
TB19:30Gremlins @ 7:30 PM
20
TB13:30Gremlins @ 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM & 7:30 PM
21
22
TB16:30Elf @ 4:30 PM & 7:30 PM
23
TB16:30It's a Wonderful Life @ 4:30 PM & 7:30 PM
24
TB16:30It's a Wonderful Life @ 4:30 PM
25
TB14:00Marty Supreme @ 2 PM, 3 PM, 5:30 PM & 7 PM
26
TB12:00Marty Supreme @ 12 PM, 3:30 PM, 4 PM & 7 PM
TB13:00E.T. @ 1 PM & 7:30 PM
27
TB12:00Marty Supreme @ 12 PM, 1 PM, 3:30 PM & 7 PM
TB16:30Throne of Blood @ 4:30 PM & 7:30 PM
TB23:00The Rocky Horror Picture Show @ 11 PM
28
TB12:00Marty Supreme @ 12 PM, 3:30 PM, 4 PM & 7 PM
TB13:00Phantom Thread @ 1 PM & 7:30 PM
29
TB19:30Anselm @ 7:30 PM (Presented by Gallery 3630)
30
TB19:30To Have and Have Not @ 7:30 PM
31
TB23:30The Rocky Horror Picture Show @ 11:30 PM
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