Christine D.
10/19/2025
What a cool place! The theater is in a bustling area of Milwaukee and is intimate and unique. The atmosphere is dark and interesting, with lots of "oriental" designs which are beautiful. The...
Oriental Theatre
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2230 N Farwell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
The Oriental Theatre, located on Milwaukee's East Side, has been a beloved movie palace since 1927, offering a lavish cinematic experience with its ornate East Indian décor, three screens, and 35mm and 70mm capabilities.
Recognized as one of the top movie palaces in the country, the Oriental Theatre is proud to be supported by Milwaukee Film, which provides exclusive monthly screenings, ticket discounts, and other perks to its members, fostering a passionate community of film enthusiasts dedicated to furthering film culture in the Milwaukee area.
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Katie G.
10/6/2025
Came for the documentary series festival and loved the atmosphere! It had great character on the inside of the building. I've never been to this spot and have spent very little time in this...
Scott W.
3/29/2025
Been to this theater numerous times. It's a unique experience, in so many ways. The is one of the few locally owned theaters that isn't playing the standard movie lineup that you get in all the...
Ahmed H.
6/6/2025
I wouldn't call myself a cinephile but I do love a good Indy movie, and Anderson films always come through with the quirky comedy and mid century aesthetic so I had to go to the Oriental for the...
Greg B.
12/28/2024
I LOVE the Oriental Theatre. Milwaukee Film has done an amazing job restoring this century old movie theater and bringing an array of films to Milwaukee that you'd think theaters with more screens...
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