Exeter Picturehouse
Sub-brand
UnclaimedExeter Picturehouse is a Picturehouse cinema in Exeter, England, part of the UK-wide Picturehouse Cinemas circuit.
Last updated September 26, 2026
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Overview
Exeter Picturehouse is a cinema in Exeter, England, and one of the venues in the Picturehouse Cinemas circuit. Picturehouse describes itself as a leading UK film company incorporating cinema, distribution and home entertainment, with cinemas that are distinct, embedded in their neighbourhoods and run by welcoming staff. The Exeter site follows this model: it is a local cinema that screens a curated mix of quality mainstream, family, independent, documentary and foreign-language films, and it also provides food and drink and hosts events. As part of Picturehouse, Exeter Picturehouse benefits from the group's programming approach. Picturehouse says its team of passionate programmers carefully curates a broad range of films, from quality mainstream and family movies to indies, documentaries and foreign language releases. Select Picturehouse cinemas also screen 35mm and 70mm special presentations, welcome independent film collectives and host film festivals. The circuit also screens live opera and theatre from stages around the world, alongside mainstream releases. The Picturehouse brand extends beyond film exhibition. The company operates membership and loyalty programmes, including MyPicturehouse accounts and a membership scheme that offers free tickets and discounts, and it runs corporate offers with eCodes and physical vouchers for tickets, popcorn, drinks and memberships. The group also has partnerships, such as a membership collaboration with Kia and a Kids' Club presented with UNICEF. These activities are part of the wider Picturehouse offer that Exeter Picturehouse participates in as a local venue. Exeter Picturehouse is therefore best understood as a neighbourhood cinema under the Picturehouse umbrella rather than a standalone company. Its identity is tied to the Picturehouse promise of comfortable, personality-filled venues with cafés, bars and restaurants, a busy events calendar and a commitment to diverse audiences. The official Picturehouse website lists cinemas across the UK, from Edinburgh down to Exeter, and presents the brand as one that believes cinema can change lives and broaden perspectives.
History
Exeter Picturehouse is a cinema in Exeter, England, and forms part of the Picturehouse Cinemas group. Picturehouse describes itself as a leading UK film company incorporating cinema, distribution and home entertainment. The circuit's cinemas are presented as distinct venues nestled in the heart of their neighbourhoods, run by welcoming and attentive staff, and offering places to eat, meet and relax alongside a busy calendar of events. The Exeter venue fits this template as a local cinema in the South West of England. The official Picturehouse website references its national footprint, noting that from Edinburgh down to Exeter the company plays its part in the safekeeping of the planet, which indicates that Exeter is one of the circuit's locations. The site also lists cinemas across the UK and highlights London venues, while the About Us page emphasises that each cinema is distinct and full of personality. Picturehouse's programming model, which Exeter Picturehouse follows, combines quality mainstream and family movies with independent films, documentaries and foreign-language releases. Select cinemas also screen 35mm and 70mm special presentations, welcome independent film collectives and host film festivals. Live opera and theatre from stages around the world are screened alongside superhero films and other mainstream fare, and the venues provide cafés, bars and restaurants with a range of food and drink. The brand also operates membership and loyalty programmes. MyPicturehouse accounts allow customers to manage membership information, check remaining free ticket credits, view expiry dates, renew or upgrade memberships and rate films. A membership scheme, presented in partnership with Kia, offers free tickets and discounts. Corporate offers include eCodes and physical vouchers redeemable for tickets, popcorn, drinks and memberships, aimed at incentives, rewards, business gifts, benefit schemes, student incentives, prizes and sales promotions. Picturehouse has also partnered with UNICEF on a Kids' Club, described as bringing families together through the love of cinema. As a venue within this group, Exeter Picturehouse shares the Picturehouse identity: a neighbourhood cinema with curated programming, food and drink, and community events. The available evidence does not provide a founding date, ownership history or specific details unique to the Exeter site, so its history is best understood through the broader development and operations of the Picturehouse circuit.
Products and positioning
Neighbourhood cinema within the UK-wide Picturehouse circuit, offering curated films, food and drink, and events for local communities.
Cinema tickets
Tickets for screenings of mainstream, independent, documentary and foreign-language films.
MyPicturehouse membership
Membership programme with free ticket credits, discounts and account management.
Food and drink
Cafés, bars and restaurants offering burgers, salads, coffees, cocktails, beers and wines.
Live opera and theatre screenings
Live and direct screenings from stages around the world.
Corporate vouchers
eCodes and physical vouchers redeemable for tickets, popcorn, drinks and memberships.
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