But over the years there have been a number of beloved cinemas across the city from Cosham all the way to Southsea.
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Here are pictures of 17 of the ones we have loved and lost over the years. How many do you remember?
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13. Odeon Portsmouth
This cinema was in London Road, North End, and it opened in the 1930s as one of the original Odeon Theatres. Sadly after many decades of entertaining movie-goers it showed its last feature in 2008. Photo: Steve Reid
14. The Majestic Theatre
Located in Kingston Cross, this cinema was designed by famed Portsmouth architect A.E. Cogswell it opened in the 1920s. It shut down in the 1970s after being renamed the New Classic Cinema. Photo: Contributed
15. Hippodrome Theatre
This cinema used to be right in the heart of the city in Guildhall Walk. It began showing films in the 1910s. Sadly it was destroyed by the German's during the blitz in 1941. Photo: Contributed
16. Gaumont
Located at Bradford Junction, this was originally the Plaza, then the Gaumont in the 1950sa, then the Moderne Bingo Hall before becoming the mosque that it still is to-day. Photo: Bob Hind