Hillcrest Cinemas

Located in the heart of Hillcrest, in the shopping center between University Avenue, Washington Street, 5th Street, and 6th Street, Hillcrest Cinemas is a great urban movie theatre showing independent films. It is part of the Landmark Theatres, the nation's largest theatre chain dedicated primarily to exhibiting and marketing independent film.

There are five screens. The seats are just your normal theatre seats (not the big cushy ones), but they are in good condition and have drink holders. They typically show all the well-known indie films, as well as others that aren't getting as much publicity; they typically have a good offering.

Along with a great array of indepedent and foreign films, the Hillcrest Cinema snack bar is a step up from your normal theatre. They serve hot teas and espresso drinks, chocolate bonbons, Italian sodas, vege dogs, and various other alternative snacks. Generally their food products a higher quality than your normal theatre.

To see a list of currently showing films click here.

Hillcrest Cinemas
3965 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 819-0236