Belcourt Theatre

Top choice in Nashville


A true Nashville gem, this nonprofit cinema showcases the best of independent, documentary, world, repertory and classic cinema 365 days a year. It's also one of the only movie houses chosen to be part of the Sundance Film Festival USA program. Alongside the usual cola and popcorn offerings, there's full bar service.


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