Photo of Cine Lumiere in Greater London
Cinemas

Cine Lumiere

📍 London, Greater London

4.6(537 Google reviews)👶All ages

Institut Français cinema in South Kensington screening French and world cinema, UK premieres, documentaries, and family films. CinéFamilies programme, film festivals, and director Q&As. Step-free access to Cinema II; assisted listening available.

World cinema programmingBeautiful venueExcellent acousticsCinéFamilies screeningsOutstanding box office staff
★★★★★Featured review by Gabrielle Saldaite

I would like to leave a huge thank you to Anne at the box office for her exceptional kindness and help. From the very first email, she was understanding, patient, and genuinely keen to find a solution. Thanks to her support, everything was resolved smoothly and stress-free. Customer service like this is rare —thoughtful, efficient, and truly human. It made a big difference, and I’m very grateful. Thank you, Anne, for going the extra mile! Gabrielle

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 10+ who want a quality cinema experience beyond mainstream multiplex programming. The CinéFamilies screenings are the strongest entry point for younger audiences.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Check the CinéFamilies programme for screenings aimed specifically at younger audiences
Arrive early — toilet capacity is small with only two cubicles, which causes queues pre-screening
🎟️The brasserie in the building is a strong option for a meal around the screening
🚗Confirm the screening room temperature is comfortable on arrival — it has varied significantly between visits

💬 What Families Are Saying

View all reviews →
4.6

537 Google reviews

Excellent facilities and ambience42%
Great screen and sound quality32%
Outstanding customer service16%
Temperature control problems10%
G

Gabrielle Saldaite

a month ago

I would like to leave a huge thank you to Anne at the box office for her exceptional kindness and help. From the very first email, she was understanding, patient, and genuinely keen to find a solution. Thanks to her support, everything was resolved smoothly and stress-free. Customer service like this is rare —thoughtful, efficient, and truly human. It made a big difference, and I’m very grateful. Thank you, Anne, for going the extra mile! Gabrielle

S

sergio valentini

a year ago

I went to see a movie, Marcello mio, and I was impressed by the great big screen, the very nice brasserie within the building, the great decor that is grand and tasteful, and the grandeur of it all ! Plus the sound quality was great, and even the toilets were squeaky clean. This is a gem of a place! I highly recommend it! And not just for the movies they screen ( all great and most of them are not mainstream ) but for the whole ambience.

J

James Henderson

6 months ago

Saw a wonderful, intimate performance by Fiona Monbet and her musicians. Excellent show, wonderful acoustics. One slight problem for me: the room was too warm. Otherwise, it was perfect. Update: I returned recently for another show, and the climate control was working perfectly.

J

Joanne

4 months ago

Went recently to attend a screening for the Korean Film Festival. Facilities are comfortable and good for a film festival screening. The room seemed more like an auditorium than a cinema, but had lots of space and legroom and I could still see the screen well from the back of the room. The toilets are very small though and only have two cubicles, so the line can get very long before/after a film.

Reviews from Google

Overview

Ciné Lumière operates within the Institut Français in South Kensington, offering daily screenings across new releases, UK premieres, classics, documentaries, and curated festival programmes including the Korean Film Festival and others. The CinéFamilies strand targets family audiences directly. Cinema II is step-free accessible; assisted listening systems are available. The brasserie within the building provides pre- or post-film dining.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday05:00 – 21:00
Tuesday05:00 – 21:00
Wednesday10:00 – 21:00
Thursday10:00 – 21:00
Friday10:00 – 21:00
Saturday10:00 – 21:00
Sunday10:00 – 21:00

📍 Other Cinemas in London

View all →

📍 Similar Activities Nearby

View more in Greater London