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FAQs

What should you bring to a movie theater? ›

Most movie theaters would prefer that you buy food from them, but they normally don't enforce the rule. A great way to save money on snacks is if you put a box of candy in your purse and pockets. Another way to sneak in food is to hide it in clothing. You can hide snacks under a coat or even in your socks.

Don't take off your shoes (and other advice from a former movie theater worker)

The answer is in the sound. According to Steve Martz, a sound engineer at THX, the company responsible for the high-fidelity sound used in most cinemas, the best rows to sit in are two-thirds before the last row, counting from the first row of seats.

The listed runtime is the duration of the feature film. The feature film does not start at the published showtime. There are approximately 20 minutes of preshow material, including trailers, between the published showtime and the start of the feature film. Was this information helpful?

No, outside food and drinks are not permitted. AMC goes far beyond classic concessions like popcorn and fountain drinks to give you an absolutely appetizing experience. We're always innovating and exploring new ways to bring the best food and drinks to our theatres.

We have a fantastic range of cinema classics like popcorn, hot dogs and our famous nachos available to buy in cinema, but we do allow guests to bring in their own snacks and drinks. If you're unsure, please ask any member of our team in cinema who will be happy to advise you.

Experts recommend the seats farthest from the screen, specifically the second or third row from the back and in the middle, for the ultimate cinematic experience.

Go for a comfortable yet put together look.

You shouldn't dress formally for a movie date, but you also shouldn't show up in yesterday's t-shirt and shorts. Pick something casual that you look good in and feel confident wearing. Go for an outfit that is comfortable, a little bit flirty, and well put together.

For a standard movie theater with exit rows on the sides (as opposed to down the middle, as some older theaters have), the best spot is as close to dead center as you can get. “I've always felt the obvious best spot to sit in a movie theater is in the center of the room, center with the screen.

Arrive on time

If you're going to a very popular film and you know it's going to be full of people, show up about 20 minutes before showtime to find the best seat in the house.

How early should I get to the cinema? ›

We recommend all customers arrive at the cinema 20 minutes ahead of the advertised start time to ensure they have the best possible experience.

During the interview, Gerwig talks about her habits and offers the provocative point that 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. are the ideal times to watch movies. (The critic Courtney Howard posted the clip here.) Here's what she says about 10 a.m.: What's great about it is, when you're done watching the movie, you go get lunch.

Fresh fruits like apples, oranges, and grapes are perfect for sneaking into the theater because they don't make too much noise or take up too much space in your bag. Grapes pair well with some cheese cubes and nuts, all of which you can bring in a plastic baggie.

I take my backpack to multiple AMC locations all the time without issue — I've only once had a security guard ask to search the bag, for the opening night of Joker — which, fair enough.

Since the movie theater is a private business, they are not bound by the constitution's protections and they can search all they want.

We recommend arriving 15-30 minutes before show time to allow enough time for parking, checking in, and finding your seats. You might even want to allow a few extra minutes to check out the concession stand or promotions table before entering the theatre.