A night at the movies can be a great get-together for the entire family whether at the theater or at home. With a growing number of titles suitable for the whole family, it is now fairly easy to find a movie everyone can watch together.

If you’re not sure about a certain movie’s content, go online and do your research. You can’t always go by the rating but that’s a good place to start. You might wonder sometimes how a movie got a PG rating.

The cost of movies has gone up along with most other items on the market. Depending on what city you live in you can expect to spend $7 to $10 or more for an adult ticket and about $2 less for children under 12. Students can use a valid school ID to receive a discount.

Ticket prices vary depending on what time you go to the theater. The majority of theater offer lower prices on matinees. Matinees are showings taking place prior to 5PM.

Some theaters offer super value deals on certain days, and make the matinee price available all day long. Super value days are usually on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the typically slower days for them. Unfortunately, there still is no discount at the concession counter no matter what time you go.

Find a dollar movie theater or at least one that offers very cheap tickets. The movies shown are regular feature films, but they are usually shown with a few weeks delay. It’s not big deal to wait a few weeks for a good savings.

You might have to forfeit expected comforts such as theater sitting, but you will probably get a discount also on food items and drinks. Many discount theaters are a little older, and may not be as elegant as some of the newer ones.

Drive-ins are still open in some cities, and offer a special night of fun for everyone. Some offer first run movies at a discount or even allow the entire carload to get in for one price. Drive-in movies are great for families, since you can bring your own food along and even sit outside the car on a lounge chair if you prefer. Bring your own lounge chair and feel free to get out of the car.

Drive-in movies are making a comeback in pools and parks. Free movies and popcorn are becoming a common thing to find at pools and parks. Families can sit in the pool or lounge outside the water, and still watch the movie.

A movie night at home can be fun as well. But don’t just rent a video; create the whole movie theater experience. Some popcorn and dim lights can lend to the feeling. The benefits of a movie at home are obvious – you can pause the movie for any reason, including to get more popcorn or use the bathroom.

To save money on movie DVDs join a movie club and get your movies by mail. You can put your movie back into the mail after watching it and they will send you a new one. Some families have a lot of fun choosing movies together. Watching a movie together can be fun for the whole family, and you won’t have to worry about being able to afford it.

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