The Historic Artcraft Theatre

A local favorite!!!! We love the artcraft! I can’t say enough. Going is an experience and so refreshing. They play “old/ older” movies- are priced extremely reasonably, and are a community nonprofit. This historic site is beautifully maintained by volunteers and run with community pride. My husband and I do not even hesitate on membership as we cannot imagine Franklin without the Artcraft. A date night here always includes smiles, friendly faces, and AMAZING popcorn! Seriously, though… the locally grown popcorn!! Love going to a movie and not spending an arm and leg. Tix are generally under $5 and your goodies at the concession counter are around $10 for a drink and giant popcorn: We love bringing guests to experience this wonderful community staple. #localwithamy

Went to this beautiful theater in Franklin for the first time to see The Wizard of Oz on screen, my favorite movie. The staff is wonderfully friendly and funny, the facility beautifully kept up, and the concessions priced perfectly. The ticket prices are inexpensive and the experience is well worth our drive.

It's always a good time at the Artcraft. The Franklin Heritage, Inc. has done an amazing job restoring this great old theater. The local popcorn is the best movie popcorn you'll ever have.

We had a wonder time at this theater. Staff was warm and welcoming. Popcorn was delicious and better than the big box store theaters.

Downtown Franklin is alive with culture and history mingled with a modern touch and great nightlife atmosphere. This is on full display in and around the Artcraft. This is a great restored movie theater you can enjoy watching classic movies at. You can also enjoy easy access walking around this area and taking in all downtown Franklin has to offer.

This is my review of the historical Artcraft Theatre in downtown, Franklin, IN, about 20 minutes away from Greenwood, IN. The facade/outside of the theatre is gorgeous, with color bright red, white, and yellow lights. They did a wonderful job renovating this older theater and making it look like new. The outside has almost an Indiana State Fair Midway amusement ride-like feel to it, but it is done in a classy and beautiful manner. Also has an old Roaring 20's Broadway feel to it as well. The inside is bright and colorful, and staffed well with what seems like primarily high school to college kids, with some older adults as well. They even sell clothing merchandise if you are a fan of the Artcraft. Going inside the movie theater, you feel like you are in the 80's, with the retro looking popsicle lights on the walls and original posters for "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" hanging on the walls. It definitely feels retro inside. Before the screening of the movie, the general owner/manager of the theatre comes out and talks about shows to come, the turning off of all electronic devices, and other things. He leaves and they screen a short little comical film from the 30's or 40's that is like Looney Tunes that is silly, and makes one laugh. Then everyone in the audience is asked to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, as the national anthem is played. A surprising twist, but I have no issue with a little patriotism. Then the movie you came to see begins. The film quality is not bad, but you can definitely tell it is not high definition, like what you would expect at a movie theater. If I were to compare it to a format, it would be 480p as compared to 720p or 1080p definition. Movie ticket prices are really cheap- most of the time it is $5 and sometimes $10 for special events. Concessions are VERY reasonable- when I went a medium tub of popcorn was $4 and a large was $6, and you got unlimited refills. So concessions are refreshingly cheap compared to what you would receive at a movie theater. All and all, I give this place a 9.5/10. The only real improvement they can do is to somehow increase the resolution of some of their films to higher definition. But an outstanding venue to watch old movies, cheap concessions, and accommodations. For the atmosphere, you pay very little. Great place for a cheap date or movie night with someone or a family.

This theater is so much more!! It is an experience!! I loved everything about our visit to the Artcraft theater...the popcorn, the special entertainment, singing of the National Anthem, the callbacks from the audience to the actual movie. Everything was so fun! Now, if you are in the category of having a "little junk in your trunk" you will find the seats are snug!

This was our first time to this incredible theatre. We were greeted by extremely friendly employees and we enjoyed watching ELF. We will certainly return in the near future!

Thoroughly enjoyed by both of us. This theatre almost has a culture of its own. The folk that run it are very kind and passionate about preserving the spirit of the building. It is a unique experience as you not only get a movie - but also a cartoon, prize drawings, unlimited refills on popcorn. $6 tickets cannot be beat. Hope to return soon with my in-laws

This is my favorite theater I've been to in years with all the updated junk out there great to see an old style movie theater that doesn't break the bank to goto.