SIFF Cinema Uptown

Queen Anne & Lake Union


Sister cinema to the nearby SIFF Film Center, the SIFF Cinema Uptown is the more public-facing of the two. This three-screen cinema plays a combination of first-run prints, independent films and classic movies that keep seats filled throughout the year. Limited seats create an intimate experience perfect for date night or a family afternoon.

The Uptown is joint HQ for the Seattle International Film Festival, meaning its three screens get an intelligent and varied turnaround of movies.


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