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Movie Theaters in Ocean City, New Jersey

In the early part of the 20th century there were many movie theatres in the southern New Jersey Area. Atlantic City alone had 30 movie theatres and Ocean City had 10. However, because of changes and disaster (including a fire in 1927), almost all of those theatres have been closed. Today, only two theatres remain in Ocean City.
  1. Strand 5 Theatre

    • This historic five-screen multiplex is owned by the Frank Theatre Company. Opened in 1938, the Strand 5 Theatre was originally the flagship of the Shriver family group of theatres. When first built, the Strand Theatre had one screen, but was later converted to a five screen theatre with 1450 stadium seats and surround sound.

      The Strand 5 Theatre is open seasonally during the summer of each year. Prices for admission are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, children under 12, and for anyone attending a matinee. The Frank Theatre Company offers gift cards, the producer club and birthday party promotions as well as theatre rentals.

      Strand 5 Theatre
      900 Boardwalk
      Ocean City, NJ 08226
      609-398-6565
      franktheatres.com

    Moorlyn Stadium 4 Theatre

    • One of the two remaining theatres in Ocean City, the Moorlyn Stadium 4 Theatre, like the Strand 5, is owned by the Frank Theatre Company. This multiplex, 767 seat theatre is opened seasonally during the summer months. The oldest theatre of the two theatres in Ocean City, it was originally built as a bowling alley in 1901 but was renovated to be used as a movie theatre in 1923. It became a multiplex in 1989. Like the Strand 5, the prices for admission are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, children under 12, and for anyone attending a matinee.

      Moorlyn Stadium 4 Theatre
      Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk
      Ocean City, NJ 08226
      609-399-0006
      franktheatres.com

    Other Area Theatres

    • There are several other theatres in the Ocean City area. Frank Theatres Towne Stadium 16, approximately 9 miles away, is a 16-screen megaplex. Like the Strand 5 and Moorlyn 5, the theatre is operated by the Frank Theatre Company. Ticket prices are the same as its sister theatres: $10 for adults, $7 for senior citizens, children under 12, as well as for anyone attending a matinee.

      Founded in 1965, the Tilton 9 Theatre is approximately 8 miles away. This 9-screen multiplex has 2150 seats. Admission is $9 for adults, $6.50 for children ages 1 - 11 as well as for anyone attending a matinee. Military discounts and gift books are also available.

      The IMAX Theater at Tropicana is located in the Tropicana Casino Resort, which is approximately 10 miles away from Ocean City. Built in 2004, this theatre has one screen and 300 seats. This IMAX theatre features large format films that are 4500 times larger than the average television screen. Admission prices are approximately $15 per ticket. Birthday parties, theatre rentals, and special discounts are available.

      Frank Theatres Towne Stadium 16
      6733 Black Horse Pike
      Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
      609-646-4700
      franktheatres.com/townestadium16.asp

      Tilton 9 Theatre
      331 Tilton Road
      Northfield, NJ 08225
      609-646-3147
      tilton9.com

      IMAX Theater at Tropicana
      2831 Boardwalk
      Atlantic City, NJ 08401
      888-505-1435
      tropicana.net/imaxtheater/index.htm

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