Anglo-american expats and also non-native English speakers may be looking for a possiblitiy to watch American or English movies in Munich, undubbed in their original version:
Cinema
Nymphenburger str. 31
The Cinema specializes in showing originial versions of Angloamerican film material, and may be your weapon of choice as they always show the whole current movie program in its English original. If it’s only about seeing your latest flick in its undubbed version, you are in good hands there.
Museums Lichspiele
Lilienstr. 2
The Museums Lichtspiele is a very traditional movie theater. It does not convince so much by its state-of-the-art equipment, nor by its screen size. But its charming staff speaks excellent English and the atmosphere of the location hints as many interesting stories as you might find on the silver screen.
Mathäser
Bayerstr. 2
While The Museumslichtspiele is the traditional movie theater of Munich, The Mathäser, is the San Francisco Coffee Shop of picture shows. Located in the former beer hall, its size makes it anonymous to the point of being in a soccer stadium. If you want to meet your lover or have other secret business to do, a perfect place for going unnoticed while getting your Hollywood fix.
Always at least one blockbuster in its undubbed version.
Werkstattkino
Fraunhoferstr. 9
The Werkstattkino, as opposed to the Matthäser, is the grindhouse ot Munich’s movie theaters. It’s shoebox-size interior makes only spartan concessions to modern conveniences and sanitation. Probably in order not to distract the spectators undivided attention to its independent artwork. Its spray can graffiti arty farty decoration hints a whiff of Bohemian lifestyle. Its catering compromises on a choice between beer (Augustiner Hell) and a softdrink. If you’re a little adventurous and willing to compromise on comfort, you may find the occasional gem in its English original there. Probably not for Californians, but at least a one time must see.
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