English-Language Cinema

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English-Language Cinema

The main cinema chains in the Netherlands include Pathé, Minerva and Utopolis. They operate principally in large multi-screen premises and allow online reservations via their websites. Although the websites are mostly in Dutch the basic listing, and timing information is easy to follow.

Pathé sells a Pathé Unlimited Card (PUC) which gives unlimited entrance to any of its cinemas in Holland for a set fee per month.

Locally, there are some smaller independent cinemas, some with only one or two screens. Often they specialise in showing smaller budget movies – usually in Dutch. However, one or two including the Lantaren-Venster in Rotterdam have annual film festivals where they show English-language films.

As many Dutch speak excellent English, it is common for cinemas around the country to show films in the original language with Dutch subtitles. Alternatively, if the film is in Dutch there will often be English subtitles.

• For more details on cinemas and links to websites consult the Cinematour and search under the Netherlands section.
• For the week's programme (updated Thursdays) see website Film Keuze (in Dutch)

The Hague

• Omniversum Larger than life projection system and surround sound. Website in English and English translation of all films available by earphone for small additional cost
  At: IMAX Dome
  Website
• Pathé Buitenhof
  At: Buitenhof 20
  Website
• Pathé Spuimarkt Den Haag
  At: Spui 65
  Tel: 0900 - 1458
  Website
• Pathé Scheveningen
  At: Kurhausweg 2, 2587 RT Scheveningen
  Website
• Filmhuis Den Haag Shows films in English; programme links up with exhibitions happening in The Hague
  At: Spui 191, 2511 The Hague
  Tel: 070 - 345 9900
  Bookings: 070 - 365 6030
  e-mail
  Website

Delft

All foreign (non-Dutch) films are shown in the original language.

• Filmhuis Lumen (2 screens)
  At: Doelenplein 5
  Website
• Bioscoop Merral Apollo
  At: Voldersgracht 12
  Website
• Mustsee Delft
  At: Vesteplein 5
  Website

Maastricht

• Minerva (11 screens)
  At: Wilhelminasingel 39
  Website

Breda

• Minerva at Casino Breda (11 screens)
  At: Reigerstraat 24
  Website

Rotterdam

• Pathé Schouwburgplein
  At: Schouwburgplein 101
  Website
• Pathé De Kuip
  At: Cor Kieboomplein
  Website
• Lantaren-Venster shows mostly Dutch films but hosts a UK film festival every year
  Website