Grupo Estação, a collection of movie theatres that jewel neighborhoods in zona sul, and Cine Santa Teresa, located in the artistic and bohemian heartland of the city, showcase some of the less well-known cultural and social cinematic produce from around the world, while OI Futuro in Ipanema often hosts free open air screenings of films, so guests can enjoy classic film in the company of a pleasant evening breeze.

There is also a wide array of larger cinemas in Rio, many of which can be found in big multiplexes or shopping centres - These tend to show popular Hollywood and international releases, arriving on Brazilian screens on the same date as their American neighbors.

It is standard policy to show films in English, with Brazilian subtitles - However, many comedies and other movies geared towards families and children are dubbed for reasons of comprehension.