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How Much Does It Cost to Go to a Movie Now?

Sooner — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 23:40:24 GMT

I haven't been to a movie in years. So I am curious about what it costs now for a ticket, snacks, drinks. I also wonder if where we live affects the price a lot.

Anyway, if you are willing to share that would be fun. And informative for me!

Re: How Much Does It Cost to Go to a Movie Now?

Mz iMac — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 23:54:51 GMT

Depends on the region where you live. In my neck of the woods......

Every Wednesday is Senior Day - $5

Children popcorn/soda/candy/cookie package - $5

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A group of us go to the multiplex theaters w/20-25 screens. For $5 we get to see approximately 2-3 movies in one afternoon/evening.

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RedTop — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:04:45 GMT

I am in WV. My husband and teacher daughter went to a popular release movie last month at a chain cinema on Saturday afternoon; tickets cost $25 and the drink and popcorn deal they purchased was $12.

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Caligurll — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:11:49 GMT

I don't frequently go to movies, but the last one about a month ago was $12.50 for an evening showing. I think that was the senior discount price.

I don't buy any of their snacks so I don't know what those priced are.

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cherry — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:26:29 GMT

I knew a guy that managed a theater complex. He said they made no money off the film, and what keeps them going is the food , and drink, and snacks. that is where the money is...

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bonnielu — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 01:23:03 GMT

We have one movie theater in our area. The rest have closed long ago. And someone is trying to revive our mall, closed for over 20 years with another movie theater. I am not a movie theater kind of gal. I have other resources online and on cable if I want to see anything which is next to never anyway. I think the era has long passed. So expensive and popcorn in our area is the priice of a dinner. Just in case you are wondering I am in Maryland on the WV border.

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skatting44 — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 02:30:38 GMT

The last time I went they had the volume so loud in the theater that I will never go again . For the most part the fee is pretty expensive. Now, Direct TV is charging $5.99 for each movie for 2 day viewing. It used to be $3.99 for 3 days, some movies are even more expensive. Everyone is tacking on more fees. I'll just wait till it's on TV...

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Shorty2U — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 02:34:35 GMT

Here where we live in PA its $8.49 at the main theatre with brand new reclining seats, and they also have $5 Tuesdays. (They used to have $5 mornings, even on weekends, but they just got rid of morning movies). However that theatres popcorn, sodas etc are a rip off so we never get snacks there lol Then we have another theatre in the next small town over and those movies are $5 all the time. But the seats in the old theatre are regular seats. However, there at the small town theatre we get snacks ( popcorn is $1.50 and $2.50 and small sodas only $1). PS DH and I go to movies almost every week, year round. Today we went to see the Joker when DH was done working.. Last week we saw Judy. We usually go on Sundays though. Today was an exception.

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Carmie — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 02:39:29 GMT

Where I live, most of the current films for prime time cost$12.50 for all ages.

i never buy the refreshments, so I have no idea what that cost is.

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Catty2 — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 03:10:32 GMT

The closest theater to my house has $5 Tuesdays. Another one is $8 for the senior matinee everyday.

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SydneyH — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 04:37:22 GMT

I have no idea, haven't been in to one in a theatre in 2 decades.

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shoekitty — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 05:56:44 GMT

About 16.50. I hardly ever go to movies. Once a year with grown grandkids. This past July i took 4 granddaughters age 13-30 and myself. I nearly keeled over at the ticket box,,,over 75 bucks. Yes ...real money. Not to mention popcorn ....and we smuggled candy and water in. It was close to 90 bucks for 1:45 mins. I could have a bought a designer handbag on sale. But it was the grandkids, and a special treat since they cant afford to go themselves unless gramma takes them. My older granddaughter said she and her boyfriend go on tuesday nights if they go,and it is 6 bucks with a movie club they belong to. I do not know how young families do it,

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DiAnne — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 06:14:05 GMT

I have several movie theaters around me. The one I usually go to is about $5.00 on Tuesday matinee and the rest of the week the matinee is just over $8. I never buy popcorn or coke, etc. I usually end up going out to lunch or an early dinner after the movie. I stay away on weekends or evenings.

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BirkiLady — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:08:35 GMT

I just bought a movie gift card to include in my grandson's Halloween Card. I spent $25 which should cover his admission, popcorn and a drink (I hope) in Lincoln, NE. If not, his parents will make sure to give him cash before he and his friends go!

When we go to the movies, we never buy anything from the snack bar. I'm diabetic; we stop afterward for a late dinner and drink.

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Bri369 — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 10:55:54 GMT

The only theaters near me are the ones with reserved seating and recliners. They run $12-$15 a ticket.

Snacks are expensive. I have to get movie popcorn at the movies. LOL

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mimomof4 — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 10:59:46 GMT

We don't go very often.

Our local theater has $5 tuesdays. Normal matinees are 6.50

Regular adult prices are 9.50 and kids are 7.50.

For my entire family to go to a regular show its $49 in just tickets. Add Popcorn and we are close to $75.

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RollTide2008 — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:14:35 GMT

In my central Ohio city, tickets are $12. My son and I usually get 2 soft drinks and a popcorn for a package price of $18. We go to the movies frequently and belong to the chain theatre’s rewards program so there are often discounts.

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cherry — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:23:14 GMT

I always have popcorn, it is one of the few treats that doesn't spike my blood suger..We used to be able to buy real butter for it, but now they stopped selling it

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sashamatthews — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 13:29:27 GMT

I went to see "Downton Abbey" the day it opened. For my ticket, a large buttered popcorn and medium drink: just under $30. I know this because I came in with a $30 Regal giftcard and I now have $1.84 left on it.

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VaBelle35 — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 13:30:45 GMT

I bought Downton Abbey tickets online at Fandango and reserved seats were $13.50 each.