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Odeon Star Cinema

📍 Semaphore, SA

★4.6(1,250 Google reviews)đŸ‘ļAll ages

Operating since 1920, Odeon Star Cinema runs three screens showing new releases alongside curated classic programs including Windback Wednesday and Miyazaki May. Affordable tickets with traditional candy bar, pram access, and on-site parking.

✓ Affordable tickets✓ 1920 heritage building✓ Classic film programming✓ Genuine choc-tops✓ Friendly staff

🏆 Family Action Verdict

An excellent choice for families who value atmosphere and film variety over premium comfort. The classic programming — especially themed festivals — makes this a destination for cinephiles of all ages. Younger children enjoy the heritage building and generous choc-tops.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Affordable ticket pricing makes this accessible for larger families without significant cost
⏰Three screens run simultaneously — check showtimes for classic programming alongside new releases
đŸŽŸī¸Choc-top ice creams are described as full-sized and reasonably priced compared to chain cinemas
🚗On-site parking and nearby dining make this an easy standalone evening out

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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Peter McNamara

3 months ago

★★★★★

“I am privileged to have lived in Semaphore and for the last 2 decades enjoyed very memorable movies in a wonderfully unique building that arguably is an important part of the history of our district. I cannot praise the efforts of the owners and staff of this grand old picture theatre for their untiring efforts to keep this important icon running. Highly recommended for your support and patronage. It would be a tragedy if this business were to slip away like so much that has been wholesome and worthwhile.”

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Adelaide Lord

7 months ago

★★★★★

“Do you enjoy watching movies at the cinema for $12? How about reasonable priced combos? Choc tops that are full of ice-cream and not tiny? Do you like watching new movies and also older ones at the cinema? Do you like having staff who are friendly and clean theatres/toilets? Well look no further! The Odeon Star is the best cinema in Adelaide. It's still family run and Australian owned.”

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victoria frith

4 months ago

★★★★★

“Such a wonderfully preserved theatre. It first opened in 1920 - a tangible piece of history from 100+ years ago. New releases, and classics showing. Candy Bar is excellent, with choc-top ices, popcorn and a wide variety of alcoholic drinks available. Seats are modern and comfortable. Spacious cinema. Excellent location with parking outside and near to dining options.”

📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Friendly staff

90 reviews

Old cinema

25 reviews

Choc tops

25 reviews

Art deco style

10 reviews

Leg room

8 reviews

Overview

Odeon Star Cinema opened in 1920 and continues operating in its original Semaphore building with three screens. Programming mixes current releases with a curated classic film calendar including Windback Wednesday cult titles, Magic at the Movies golden age films, and themed festivals. The candy bar serves genuinely sized choc-top ice creams, popcorn, and a broad alcoholic drinks selection. Seats have a basic recliner function. Pram access and on-site parking available.

🕐 Opening Hours

Tuesday11:00 – 21:30
Wednesday11:00 – 21:30
Thursday10:30 – 21:30
Friday10:30 – 21:30
Saturday11:00 – 21:30
Sunday11:00 – 21:30

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