Film Unit Cinema
📍 University of Sheffield Students' Union, Western Bank, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2TG, UK
About Film Unit Cinema
The Film Unit Cinema is a popular independent cinema nestled within the University of Sheffield Students' Union. Known by locals as a hidden gem, it offers a distinctive and lively film-going experience in the Broomhall area of Sheffield. It is highly rated by visitors, boasting an excellent 4.5/5 stars from 75 Google reviews, reflecting its beloved status.
This unique cinema screens a great variety of films, including new releases often just weeks after their premiere, alongside well-thought-out seasonal programmes. Despite its university setting, the Film Unit Cinema actively welcomes the general public alongside students, providing an inclusive and relaxed atmosphere. Patrons frequently praise its fantastic ticket prices and the vibrant, engaging environment that sets it apart from larger multiplexes.
Visiting Information
The Film Unit Cinema is open on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from 7:15 PM to 11:00 PM. The venue is committed to accessibility, offering both a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restrooms. For convenience, it accepts credit card payments, though please note that cash is not accepted.
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📍 University of Sheffield Students' Union, Western Bank, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2TG, UK
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Showing 5 of 75 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 7 February 2026.
Secretly one of the best cinemas in Sheffield. Fantastic price for a ticket and some very well thought out seasonal programmes. The atmosphere inside always seems more lively than your average multiplex, probably thanks to the before mentioned pros.
Although a part of students' union (located in the Students Union Building), this cinema is also available to general public and offers screenings of new releases just several weeks after their premier which is pretty good especially considering the cheap price (£3/ticket). I believe it is just a regular lecture theatre, but there is not as much difference to a standard cinema, especially considering sound which was pretty decent.
Absolutely love going here, so great for students and an amazing idea! The films they put on are of great variety and it's a very relaxed atmosphere
Great little cinema in the students union. Films are put on by this student society around 3 to 6 months after they've left the cinema at discount price - good for (poor) students. Quality of the screen and sound is good.
Has all the hit films only a few months after release, plus niche interest pieces, documentaries and foreign films. I've seen films I would never otherwise have watched, because at £3 there's nothing to lose. Cinema quality screen and sound, very professionally run by student volunteers