Welcome to
Golden Age Cinema and Bar
Established MMXIII

Paramount House
80 Commonwealth Street
Surry Hills, Sydney

Golden Age Cinema and Bar

A Grand Mockery

One of the most exciting Australian independent films of recent memory is a spiral into subtropical suburban madness shot on grainy Super 8 film.

Hamnet

Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal and director Chloé Zhao bring to life this powerful story of love and loss that inspired Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

Sentimental Value

Following up Golden Age favourite The Worst Person in the World, Joachim Trier and Renate Reinsve reunite to explore thorny familial ties.

Nouvelle Vague

A love letter to a niche era of cinema, featuring some of the medium's greatest haters

Rental Family

Brendan Fraser delivers a superlative performance in a dramedy that proves a charming surprise balancing poignancy and humour with rare delicacy

Resurrection

This Cannes 2025 Prix Spécial winner is a thrilling and hypnotic voyage from the director of Long Day's Journey Into Night

The Red Spectacles

Witness the Australian premiere of the new restoration of Mamoru Oshii’s (Ghost in the Shell, Angel’s Egg) surreal, stark neo-noir.

Gandahar

Witness the Australian premiere of the new 4K restoration of this science fiction adventure from René Laloux (Fantastic Planet, The Time Masters).

The Golden Spurtle

A whimsical, heartwarming and visually delicious look into the World Porridge Making Championships held annually in the Scottish Highlands.

The History of Sound

A Palme d'Or nominated period romance starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor, one for the real yearners

Sense and Sensibility

Ang Lee and Emma Thompson's sparkling comedy of manners gets the 4K treatment for its 30th anniversary

Angel's Egg

We’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of Mamoru Oshii’s (Ghost in the Shell) hauntingly beautiful early work with a stunning new 4K restoration.

Heat Wave

Sweltering sun, shimmering water, sizzling desires; this summer of cinema's going to be a scorcher.

Frame by Frame

Settle in for a summer of animation at Golden Age, featuring new remasters, restorations and your all-time favourites.

Top 4: Hal Ashby

A taste of the New Hollywood director’s off-beat romances and social satires.

Movie Mindset

Our favourite films about the agony and bliss of making pictures.

Live on the Golden Stage

From local hip hop to contemporary jazz and beyond, join us in the bar on Friday and Saturday nights for live music and guest DJs on the Golden Stage.

Spread the Love

Treat the discerning cinephile in your life with Golden Age gift vouchers, memberships and bundles.

Golden Reads

From behind the scenes art collections to insightful film theories, our literary section has something for every kind of movie lover.

Program Highlights

Food + Drink

Join us in the bar.

We are very excited to welcome you to Golden Age Bar. Now open from Monday to Sunday every week, join us for a well-deserved drink and bite to eat!

Host an event to remember

Our space, all to yourself.

One of Sydney's most sublime spaces, Golden Age is available for private hire. Book the cinema, the bar or both. From special events to private screenings we love nothing more than bringing events to life in new, remarkable and fuss-free ways.

Gifts

Give a Golden gift.

Treat the discerning cinephile in your life with our selection of filmic gifts including: Golden Age Film Club Memberships, Gift Passes, our literary selection of film books and more.

Membership

Join the cult.

As a member you’ll receive benefits including a complimentary Gift Pass, ticket discounts for yourself and a guest, Golden Price Tuesday tickets, and best of all, you’ll never pay for popcorn again!

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