A film about cinema, resilience and family
ONLY IN THEATERS, a film by actor/director Raphael Sbarge, is an intimate and moving journey taken with the Laemmle family, spanning nearly three years of challenges, losses, and personal triumphs. Laemmle Theatres, the beloved 84-year-old arthouse cinema chain 3rd generation family business in Los Angeles, is facing seismic change and financial pressure. Yet the family behind this multigenerational business – whose sole mission has been to support the art of film – is determined to survive.
Only in Theaters (2022) is a documentary film directed by Raphael Sbarge, released on November 18, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Allison Anders, Cameron Crowe, Ava DuVernay and Neil Freidman. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
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Allison Anders
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Cameron Crowe
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Ava DuVernay
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Neil Freidman
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Edward Goldman
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Roberta Grossman
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Nicole Holofcener
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James Ivory
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Vladek Juszkiewicz
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Melody Korenbrot
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Gregory Laemmle
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Leonard Maltin
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Directed by Raphael Sbarge.
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 5 ratings.
"Only in Theaters" is a captivating chronicle of the Laemmle family's journey through a series of trials, setbacks, and ultimate victories as they navigate the ups and downs of owning a movie theater chain in Los Angeles. This remarkable documentary offers a fascinating glimpse into the quintessential American dream and the resilience required to endure challenging times. Can the Laemmles overcome the obstacles…
Reviewed on May 3, 2023
It's....well, to be completely honest, it's a very interesting subject that was wasted in the hands of the documentarian. I was enthusiastically eager to watch this but it left me feeling taken for granted. It was as if the documentarians expected the topic itslef to carry the load and they didn't need to work very hard. It struck me as afamily home movie for the Laemmle's rather than a thought provoking…
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
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The main cast of Only in Theaters (2022) includes Allison Anders, Cameron Crowe, Ava DuVernay, Neil Freidman and Edward Goldman. The film was directed by Raphael Sbarge. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Only in Theaters was released on November 18, 2022 and runs for 1h 34m.
Only in Theaters (2022) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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