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Spend Less Money at the Movies
Date: May 26, 2006
Author: David Smidt, SeniorDiscounts.com

Many say that Memorial Day is the official start of summer and that means that there will be many new movie releases in the coming summer months. Practically every movie theater offers some form of a discount for seniors, and these discounts can be very substantial -- up to 60% off the regular ticketed price.

Movies these days have become quite expensive, so it is important to know what discounts are available to you, and your children or grandchildren, if you choose to take them along.

Theaters will usually offer anywhere from 25% to 60% off the regular adult ticket price, but there are some restrictions you should know about. Although most major movie theaters offer a senior discount on all showings, some theaters may have discounts available only during certain times of the day (such as a matinee), or only on a certain day of the week, typically a weekday.

Most senior discounts for movie theaters begin at around age 60 or 62, but there are many that have extended the discount to customers aged 50 or 55. For those of us who do not quite meet the age requirement and don't want to pay full price, try going to the movie earlier in the day as many theaters will provide discounts on their matinee shows. You can wait until the movie is shown at a later date at one of the discounted theaters.

Many movie theaters also have children's rates so you can take your children or grandchildren at a discount as well. These discounts are usually similar to the senior discount, but they may also have even better child rates at earlier times in the day.

If they aren't listed on our site, most movie theaters that have web sites will list their senior rates online, but you can also find a theater's discount by calling its movie line.

Here are a couple of national movie theater chains and what you will typically find for savings and age requirements. Note: Participation, discount amount and age requirement can vary from one theater to the next, so it is best to locate the exact theater you would like to visit and check its senior discount policy.

AMC Theaters
Save about 25%. Age Requirement: 55

Century Theaters
Save around 35-40%. Age requirement: 65

Regal, Edwards and United Artist Theaters
Save about 35%. Age requirement: 60

Carmike Theaters
Save around 25%. Age Requirement: 55

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