Opening Times
Tuesday: 5pm-8.30pm
Wednesday: 1pm-8.30pm (5pm-8.30pm if no matinee)
Thursday: 5pm-8.30pm
Friday: 5pm-8.30pm
Saturday: 1pm-8pm
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Plymouth Arts Cinema
Plymouth College of Art
Tavistock Place
Plymouth
PL4 8AT
Independent Cinema for Everyone
Past Events
Viewing Archived Events: Virtual Cinema
Film
Virtual Cinema: The Garden Left Behind (15)
The Garden Left Behind traces the relationship between Tina, a young trans woman, and Eliana, her grandmother.
Film
Virtual Cinema: Lady Boss (15)
“...fascinating biographical documentary about the life, work and complex persona of the author Jackie Collins." The Times
Film
Virtual Cinema: Jumbo (15)
French fantasy drama in which a young woman who works at an amusement park forms a romantic attachment to the park’s newest ride.
Effie Gray (12A)
Exquisitely made, with a witty and acerbic script exploring Victorian social and sexual mores, ‘Effie Gray’ is a sumptuous treat that will delight fans of ‘Rebecca’, ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Pride and Prejudice’.
Film
Sisters With Transistors (PG)
The remarkable untold story of electronic music’s female pioneers who redefined the boundaries of music and technology.
Film
Selfie (15)
A wry french comedy examining our increasing dependence on digital technology. And to accompany the film, we have an exclusive Zoom interview with lead actress Fanny Sidney.
Film
Minari (12A)
A tender and sweeping story about what roots us, Minari follows a Korean-American family that moves to a tiny Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream.
Film
Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché
The death of punk icon and X-Ray Spex frontwoman Poly Styrene sends her daughter on a journey across the world and through her mother’s archives to reconcile their fraught relationship in this new documentary.
Film
Iorram (PG)
The first cinema documentary entirely in Scottish Gaelic, Iorram (Boat Song) is a lyrical portrait of life in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, past and present. Set to an original score by acclaimed folk musician Aidan O'Rourke.
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COVID-19 Safety Measures
We’ve been working to make sure it’s safe for you to come to the cinema. Please visit our Reopening page to read about the changes we’ve made and plan your visit.
The information is being reviewed on a regular basis so please check back before your visit.
Access seats
The wheelchair space and companion seat can be booked online by customers with access requirements.
Click here for detailed information on how to book the wheelchair space and companion seat online.
We’ve signed up to Nectar Donate, a new initiative from Nectar and Crowdfunder. This means you can now donate any or all of your Nectar points to Plymouth Arts Cinema!

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