Sights · Our pick in Los Angeles
TCL Chinese Theatre
Handprints in the forecourt
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About TCL Chinese Theatre
The TCL Chinese Theatre, opened by Sid Grauman, is Hollywood’s famous movie palace. In its forecourt, film stars have pressed their hands and feet into the cement, and it still hosts premieres and screenings.
Why it's on our list
- Handprints and footprints
- Premieres
- On the Walk of Fame
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with TCL Chinese Theatre before you go.
What’s on
TCL Chinese Theatre publishes its screening times and booking on its own website.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to TCL Chinese Theatre, as the crow flies.
- The Hollywood Roosevelt0.1 mi2 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from TCL Chinese Theatre are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
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