Classification Ratings

The ‘guardian’ must be an adult exercising ‘parental control’ over the person under 15 years of age. The guardian needs to be 18 years or older. An older sibling or friend would not generally satisfy this requirement, whereas a grandparent, aunt or uncle may.

There is no legal restriction on who can see an M film. The content for M films is moderate and a mature perspective is required. M films are recommended for people aged 15 or older. A person needs to be 15 or older to see an MA 15+ film. The content is strong and unsuitable for people aged under 15. However people under 15 can see an MA 15+ film if accompanied by their parent or an adult guardian.

Cinemas may verify a person’s age before they provide access to an MA 15+ or R 18+ film. Proof of age (preferably in the form of photo identification) may be requested of the person claiming to be 15 or 18, or of the parent or guardian.

Cinemas are required to abide by the MA 15+ and R 18+ restrictions. This means refusing entry to an MA 15+ film to any person who reasonably appears to be under 15 and who is not accompanied by his or her parent or a guardian. Entry to an R 18+ film can be refused to any person who reasonably appears to be under 18.

Additional information about the film, called ‘consumer advice’ gives you an indication of specific content of a film (examples are violence, language, sex). Generally the strongest content is indicated in the consumer advice.

Film theft has an enormous impact on filmmakers, cinema staff and consumers everywhere. You should be alert to the unauthorised use of camcorders and mobile phones in cinemas. Selling or distributing pirated product is a criminal offence.

You can obtain further information about the National Classification Scheme at www.classification.gov.au
Or contact: Classification Operations Branch Locked Bag 3 HAYMARKET NSW 1240
Phone: 02 9289 7100 Fax: 02 9289 7101 E-mail: enquiries@classification.gov.au
Copyright and Classification Policy Branch Phone: 02 6141 3416 www.ag.gov.au

Shop front parking is available free of charge.

The cinema OPENS 10-15 minutes BEFORE the start of the first movie session and closes 10-15 minutes AFTER the last session ends. The times will vary from week to week.

Movie schedules are determined on Mondays for films opening on Thursday of the same week. Schedules are posted on the Griffith City Cinemas website by Tuesday evening. There are also session times available to listen to on the phone. Additionally, films that are seen as 'Coming Soon' on the website are expected to screen on the allocated time, but release dates may change on any given day.

Cinemas 2 and 3 have wheelchair access. Movies that are screening in a downstairs cinema will have (SDS) next to the title of the movie or an asterix next to a specific session time. We rotate all our films between the upstairs and downstairs cinemas so it is advisable to check with a staff member prior to your session.

Yes, please contact us and we will be able to help you out with all group booking inquiries.

The length of time any film will play at Griffith City Cinemas is based on the amount of business the film generates, contractual obligations and time of the year. Basically, the more popular a film is with patrons, the longer it will play. There is no way to predict exactly how long a movie will play. Use our website to get information on what films will be playing up to five days in advance.

Unfortunately it is not possible for us to play every film released because we do not have enough screens. We do however try and get a range of movies to cater for most audiences.

The different Film Classifications refer to the content of a movie and to what audience the movie is suited to. For example G rated films cater for a General audience and is appropriate for all ages, up to MA15+ and R18+ films which are legally restrictive. If you're unsure about the restrictions of some films and if they apply to you, please feel free to contact us or check out the Australian Classification website here: http://www.classification.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx

Yes you can advertise on our screens, please email cmt@cegsb.com.au or call us 69643102 and we will be able to help you out.

Simply bring in your resume and hand it to our friendly staff or have a chat with one of the managers on duty!

Your ticket will ensure you a seat in the cinema, however we do not have allocated seating for all sessions. For blockbuster movies we do advise booking or purchasing tickets prior to the session time is advised (can be done in person or over the phone). For most other films we screen, we still advise that if you have a preferred seat in the cinema, that you arrive early for your movie.

Yes, here at the Griffith City Cinemas we sell and accept a range of Gift Vouchers, as well as Gift Cards that can be loaded with any amount of value (between $10-$250) to be used here in Griffith City Cinemas. If in doubt, please don't hesitate to speak with our staff prior to purchasing from other sources to avoid disappointment.

 Please don't hesitate to speak with our staff prior to purchasing from other sources or viewing a film, to avoid disappointment.

Yes, we accept all credit cards and EFTPOS cards, but however do not accept Diners or American Express.

The way 3D movies are created is to have an image for the left eye, and another for the right eye. When you try and watch a 3D movie without the glasses you will see both images on top of each other. This is quite distracting and very hard to watch as it essentially makes the entire film seem blurry. Most big releases we will have in both 2D and in 3D.

Griffith City Cinemas use RealD. If you have pair please don't hesitate to bring them along, save on purchasing a new pair and the environment.

Closed captions are displayed on a small LCD screen in front of a guest that clip onto the cup holder of the seat. The guest lines the LCD screen so it appears to be just under the screen. When the movie starts text will appear on the screen of what the actors are saying or what noise might be happening in the background, essentially acting as subtitles for the film. Open Captions is where everyone can see as it is on the screen, particularly appropriate when translating foreign languages. Be aware that not all films have Closed Captioning abilities, and when in doubt, please ask one of our staff members.

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