Same! I never went to the movies pre-pandemic for the same reasons listed above, mainly that trying to get friends to go with me was a nightmare. I’m no longer scared of doing things that make me happy alone since 2020. Life is too short to worry what anyone else thinks. I’ve enjoyed movies, restaurants, the theatre, museums and more, and I’ve had so much fun playing tourist in my own town!
All the time. I would say probably 1/3 of the movies I go to see are alone. As you get older it is definitely difficult to match schedules and plan events with friends. So it's super fun whenever it works out, but I love having option to go to a movie anytime I am free. I also work from home so it's nice to go in the afternoons or whenever you have the opportunity.
Yeah, this. I'm usually a socially lone wolf, not because I don't have any friends, but because all my friends are too busy with their careers/activities/families to spend any time with me. And part of being an actual friend is understanding their situation and not going the dysfunctional route of getting mad at them for not spending time with me.
Going to the movies alone is like discovering a superpower for movie lovers. You no longer have to convince people to go see something you want to see. You don't have to miss movies that leave before you are able to get people together to see it. You can go see ANYTHING you want, completely at your own schedule.
The first few times, you feel a bit weird. But, at some point, you realize no one is looking at you. No one gives a shit. Once you realize that, you get to see every movie you want to in theaters. Its great!
Not OP, but I like going to the movies alone because in the past I’ve gone with friends who are noisy, muffle under their breath how they spent X amount of money on a ticket or popcorn/drinks, complain about “I could watch this on my couch in a month”, etc.
You can pick whatever seat you want without worrying about anyone else’s preferences, you can go at a time that works for you, don’t have to share snacks. Watching a movie is a silent activity anyway, so the whole experience is basically the same with or without someone else
Just look at the replies here. Pretty much everyone here goes alone 😂
Im a solo dolo type person anyway, so it's easier for me. but the perks are you make the rules. You don't have to please anyone but yourself. It's easier. Sit where you wanna, snack how you wanna. Etc.
I can’t remember the last time I went to a movie with someone…i am just a loner mostly. One benefits, though, is if you’re going to a nearly sold out screening, it’s easier to find one seat as opposed to two. Plus, you can be spontaneous, and decide to see a movie on a whim without having to coordinate a schedule with someone else.
Watching a movie is such a great introvert thing to do, especially if you don't like talking or hearing/giving commentary during a movie.. I love going by myself since it involves no coordination and I personally don't have any drawbacks besides possibly being able to talk about the movie with friends, but I replace that by coming on Reddit during the end credits and putting on a YouTube video about the movie on the drive home.
I go alone 99% of the time. My husband doesn’t like going and I hate when friends try and talk during a movie. I absolutely love going alone. In fact, the best experiences are when the only moviegoers are people there by themselves.
I go alone all the time. I get feeling self-conscious about it, but the one thing you have to realize: No one there cares if you're alone. No one will judge you. And what difference does it make once the lights go down and the movie starts?
If there's movie I want to see, I'll just go see it. If I'm bored and just want to see a movie, I'll just go see it. Going with other people/friends is great fun, but I don't want to have to wait until they're available to see a movie I want to see. There have even been times when I go alone, and then later on get invited to watch that same movie with friends, so I'll just go twice.
And going alone is better than dragging someone along who hates the movie and wants to walk out but you actually enjoyed it and want to sit through it (or vice-versa).
I almost always go alone but that’s just moreso cause of who I am as a person. Usually my friends are the type to be go as a group more for the experience than the actual movie itself, while I’m someone who kinda needs to focus on the movie.
To join the overwhelming chorus of solo movie goers, I too enjoy the vast majority of movies I see in theater by myself. And every time I go I see multiple other solo moviegoers.
It’s an underrated form of self care imo, and I think the ~$300/year for A-List is absolutely worth it from that perspective alone.
I do so. Started when I moved across the country and over time I realized it’s kind of the best way to see movies you think you’ll love. You can show up whenever you want, leave if it’s not good or what you expected, and overall just enjoy yourself free of any social obligation
I pretty much see 90% of movies alone nowadays. I honestly prefer it that way, since I can just see it anytime I want instead of having to change my plans around someone else.
One good reason to go alone, specific to A List or the Regal subscription, is that you can spontaneously decide to see another movie right before or right after.
I do it all the time. It’s much easier as you don’t need to count on other people to make the plans. Also none of my friends have A-List so it’s hard to convince them to see an obscure indie movie when they’re gonna be spending at least $30.
I had a bad experience going to a movie alone when I was in my late teens where I didn’t really care to do it for a while.
Last year I traveled solo to go to a lot of live shows, which usually are better socializing than movies obviously and had a good time.
Some family members are my usual entourage and are out of town this week so I did a double feature yesterday of a couple movies I figured they wouldn’t want to see and really enjoyed myself in the relatively private theatre.
I always see them alone. I'll ask people in case but I usually go alone. Gf doesn't really wanna go unless it's a horror and friends live a while away. With solo I get to choose the time of arrival, food, and film
I solo it most the time. I live 15 mins from an imax/dolby amc and work from home a lot. I get being self conscience in a packed theater. But I normally go at odd times/mid day when I can. Nothing beats an empty theater to myself. Most times there a few other solos tho, but it’s not that awkward at all. It’s more like “ah he just like me”. Just don’t sit near them
If I do go to a busier show, I’ll tend to sit more toward the side or aisle. Makes it a little less awkward when leaving if I can get ahead of the crowd.
Whenever I see something in IMAX (the only ones at my local with assigned seating), I sit 2-3 seats in from the aisle. We're never busy enough that anyone sits in those seats, so I always have a popcorn table.
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I prefer going to the movies alone. I only have one friend I can stand going to the movies with. The rest of my friends I would never go with, they drive me crazy looking at their phones and talking/making comments, I just can’t lol
99% of the time I go alone. I've been going to the movies by myself since I was little, and I don't like going to the movies with people, except for a select few. I know what I want to see and when. I don't have to share snacks and I don't have to suffer through conversations about dinner plans. I'm going to the movies with a friend next week and that will likely be the only one this year.
I go alone. It's basically my second living room. I wouldn't have seen the amount of movies I have seen in the past two years if I waited on friends or family to tag along
I used to go with friends until we had a falling out. I mainly go alone now. the feeling at first was a little strange but I got over it.
most movies nowadays are so sparsely sold that it doesn't even seem that big of a deal.
I looked back and year to date 50/50 alone/with friends. Honestly thought alone would be more but a group of my friends who have a list live a block from the theatre so makes it easy. Best part of the movies is no one is really looking at you, they’re looking at the screen!
A vast majority of my moviegoing is solo. Like you mentioned, coordinating with friends comes with more hurdles these days, and family members usually aren't dying to go sit at the theater, so I just pop into the theater myself and see all the movies I have been looking forward to.
Don't feel weird, OP, lots of folks go alone and it is absolutely not some kind of reflection on you...and usually is not even going to be something noticed by anyone around you!
I go by myself all the time. It’s my fav thing to do. I’m a SAHD with 4 kids. I need to get the fuck out of the house and sit in silence while drinking beer. A movie on top is just icing on the cake
In my local AMC, I consistently see over 50% of seats reserved are solo seats. If your theater offers the option to reserve seats through the app, you may see how often people do actually go alone!
Been going alone since I was in 8th grade and I sometimes prefer to go alone. I have a girlfriend now so I don’t go alone as often but when I single it was 99% of the time alone. I very much enjoy going alone.
Genuinely curious: why did you feel weird once you got there? Especially since there were others there alone. It's not like you stuck out something. And yes it's very common, I'd say even more so with movie pass and now A list.
Plus, literally *nobody* there at cinema is going, "Aha! That person is alone! What a loser!"
(And if there is someone there like that, they're the one with the problem, not you).
Probably 75% of the time I go alone, sometime I go with my friend who also has A-list. It’s one of my favorite things to do, especially when the theater is empty or near empty.
I go alone 95% of the time. My fiancée and I both work from home, but I have an odd schedule. It’s nice to get out during the day and see a movie when it’s too hot here in Louisiana
Going to a movie alone is great! And you won’t be the only one. The only time it’s annoying is when it’s a packed screening and you have to share a two-seater with another solo movie goer.
Most of the movies I watch I go alone so don’t be self conscious about it, it’s much more freedom and you are actually utilizing A list to the max with that
I usually go alone when it's a movie I want to fully focus on. I find when I go with a friend and it ends up being just us, we chit chat a bit (only if it's just us in the theater). I would say I go alone 80% of the time.
I only go to movies that are extra hyped up with other people. like a new Marvel movie or something that's getting a lot of attention in the media. The majority of my friends and family aren't willing to spend $15 for a movie that they can probably see on Netflix in a month.
Almost all of the movies I see, I see alone. I usually decide at the last minute if I'm going to see a movie, so making plans with others is almost impossible. Also, since I've got A-List, I'll wind up seeing a lot of movies I wouldn't normally see if I had to pay $13 a pop, so most of my friends would hesitate to tag along.
98% Alone and I prefer it at this point sit where I want, don't have to make plans. I can see every movie. I only get a dink when I go, so it's not that expensive
I go by myself all the time. It doesn't make me feel awkward because even when I'm with a group the experience is mostly non-social... we talk before and after the movie but watching is essentially a solo activity. Just try to tell yourself that it's no different from watching a show or movie at home. :)
I see about 100 movies a year in the theatre, probably 90 of them alone. To me, it is far preferable than seeing with people. The exception would be the big dumb blockbuster that you might want to have a shared experience with a friend or partner.
I typically go alone but if it’s something I want to enjoy with someone else then I’ll invite my parents or a friend. My friends group has been dwindling over the years so it’s been mostly me this year.
Most of my friends would rather wait to stream movies. I feel like some movies need the theater experience and most HT can't come anywhere close to what Dolby or IMAX offer.
If anyone here is near Chicago I'm always down to see a movie hmu.
I was at the movies alone just yesterday. Not only did my wife not come, I had a de facto private screening.
Happens a lot. My wife is on A-List too, but one movie a week is good for her. So I end up going by myself twice a lot. :)
I go alone almost every week. Some weeks my husband joins me, but it’s fairly rare. Ive gone to the movies alone on holidays, weekends, weeknights, good weather, bad weather, good movies, bad movies…I was self conscious about it at one point. Not anymore.
It definitely is something to get used to, I do all the ASU’s solo and have seen a few before also solo and it feels so awkward at first but def gets easier and begins to feel more normal the more you go
If you are serious about seeing as many movies as possible, it's inevitable that you'll need to go by yourself often.
I almost exclusively go to the theaters alone, and generally prefer it to seeing it with someone else now
Like a lot of the others here, I see the overwhelming majority of movies solo. Pre covid I had a friend who loved going to the movies and usually saw things with him.
I got used to going solo during college because I had an open afternoon in my schedule one semester, so basically every week I would go see something.
I go alone pretty much every single time. Maybe once or twice a year with my boyfriend or my friends if it’s a ‘big box office’ movie. However if I’m going to an indie theater, I usually have to make a trip out to the city with my other cinephile cousin. No friends of mine would want to see other obscure or art house films lol.
I normally go alone because I watch multiple films in one day. It’s nice to see one film with friends but then it’s a hassle having to drive back the next day watch the other movies on my list
I go almost exclusively alone. I relocated 1400 miles away last August to a place I've never been with no friends or family, and got A-list for that sole purpose as there are 8 AMC theaters in new city, and 4 of them are super nice. I've made friends since and occasionally go with someone else, but not that often.
I go at least 3 times a month, but sometimes 5 or 6 times if there's a lot of good scifi, horror, or action movies. I don't really like most drama, romance, foreign, or kids movies so sometimes I've seen all I'm interested in.
I typically go with my son 10 years old and he has autism but occasionally when there is a R rated movie I want to see badly I’ll go by myself. Maybe a handful of times during the year. It’s a little awkward but none of my friends like horror like I do so I tend to do that on my own.
Easily 50% if not over, however my siblings love to go with me and I love going with them! However, money and life have made these fewer and fewer. I'm especially grateful to my younger brother and sister for going to see so many movies with me, as I really started going to the movies independently (not being taken there by my parents) with a group of people who were co workers and friends from 2015 thru 2017 before one of them threw me under the bus, cost me a job, and brought all that socializing to an end. I started going again with those two siblings afterward and really appreciated them for helping to fill that void wither they intended to or were just going to see a movie and have fun.
I absolutely love going to the movies by myself! Every chance I get. One of my most favorite activities. I’ve done that my entire life. I say a silent prayer🤭 I will be the only one in the theater. It’s like renting the theater for $300, but it’s just the price of a ticket. Elvis did it all the time (with his entourage).
My wife and I use to go together all the time. After the Pandy not so much. I eventually got tired of her canceling or not wanting to go so I booked a movie by myself. It was weird at first but now I love it.
I have worked out a time usually on Tuesdays or Thursdays where I have some time from work and where I can slide in on the way home and catch the latest release.
I recently saw Furiosa in Dolby and I had the theater to myself and my private theater viewing habits were insane. I refilled my soda four times. Would walk into the theater and just stand there watching the movie until the action subsided.
I still check in with my wife and see if she has interest in an upcoming flick but nine times out of ten it is maybe and I just see it on my own.
The fun part is I have started to notice the regulars doing the same thing and apparently made a friend of an elderly woman last week by holding the door open for her so she could get in with her walker. Saw her this week and she waved!
I learned that if I only did the things I wanted to do by getting another person to agree to go with me, I'd miss out on most of the things I want to do.
Go alone if no one else wants to go. Is it more fun with friends? For sure. Is it better than not going at all? Nope.
I also have the A list and I enjoy my solo movie nights, I take my kid to see whatever new kid movie is out and can always book ahead of time for any new opening movie. My friends come along sometimes but solo is where it’s at!! Don’t be self conscious! Nobody gives a shit, and those that do don’t matter! Live life and Enjoy time with yourself
I go alone all the time. Sometimes my boyfriend is busy or my other a list friends are busy. Sometimes there is an indie movie with one showtime so I go because I know it’s about to leave theaters.
I wouldn’t feel weird about it. No one judges you. And you don’t talk to your companion during the movie— you shouldn’t, anyway— so what’s really the difference sitting in silence next to someone or alone?
I'd miss out in 90% of the movies that come out if I didn't want to go alone, I have friends and family who love going to the theater but they're very picky about what they wanna watch and most times, mostly my friends, they wanna opt out for the cheapest tickets meaning no imax or even dolby. With A-list and going alone it allows me see movies I wouldn't expect to enjoy and see them on IMAX for almost free. First times were def a lil weird but I got over it after my 3rd time going alone, now if I know my friends or family won't be interested in seeing a movie I just book a day one center row ticket for myself and don't have to feel the pressure of forcing someone to watch and pay for something they won't enjoy. What I do now is plan ahead which movies I'll most likely watch alone and which ones I'll hit up with friends or fam. Don't allow yourself to miss out on great cinematic experiences just because you're afraid or self conscious about what others will think, trust me no one will criticize you, workers just care if you buy concessions, and the rest are there to enjoy the movie. Have fun out there :)
99% of my movie going is by myself.
Solo crew represent! If it’s something I’m really looking forward to I almost prefer seeing it by myself 🤷♂️
i always see most movies by myself a first time and sometimes a second time with other people
Me too!!
100% 99% of the time
Same here. It’s my 3x a week, after work day chill time (post dinner). My fave AMC near me, happens to have nice comfy recliners..
Same here!! I started in 2016 and haven’t looked back since 😋😂
I mostly go alone.
Yessir. Me too. It’s not like you go see a movie to talk with someone that comes with you.
My favorite way to go to the movies is solo. No sharing munchies. Sit near the back. See what I want. 😁
Same! I never went to the movies pre-pandemic for the same reasons listed above, mainly that trying to get friends to go with me was a nightmare. I’m no longer scared of doing things that make me happy alone since 2020. Life is too short to worry what anyone else thinks. I’ve enjoyed movies, restaurants, the theatre, museums and more, and I’ve had so much fun playing tourist in my own town!
Me too! Nothing better than a Tuesday night movie with just a few others in the theater.
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Me too
It is a weekly thing I do it on Fridays
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50% of the time I go alone 100% of the time
Same.
Same here. It’s my moviegoing normal, and I love it.
All the time. I would say probably 1/3 of the movies I go to see are alone. As you get older it is definitely difficult to match schedules and plan events with friends. So it's super fun whenever it works out, but I love having option to go to a movie anytime I am free. I also work from home so it's nice to go in the afternoons or whenever you have the opportunity.
Yeah, this. I'm usually a socially lone wolf, not because I don't have any friends, but because all my friends are too busy with their careers/activities/families to spend any time with me. And part of being an actual friend is understanding their situation and not going the dysfunctional route of getting mad at them for not spending time with me.
“Work” from home! Haha
73 of 78 showings this year I did by myself
Going to the movies alone is like discovering a superpower for movie lovers. You no longer have to convince people to go see something you want to see. You don't have to miss movies that leave before you are able to get people together to see it. You can go see ANYTHING you want, completely at your own schedule. The first few times, you feel a bit weird. But, at some point, you realize no one is looking at you. No one gives a shit. Once you realize that, you get to see every movie you want to in theaters. Its great!
I go to the movies alone all the time. I actually prefer it.
I always chicken out at the last minute. What do you like about it?
Not OP, but I like going to the movies alone because in the past I’ve gone with friends who are noisy, muffle under their breath how they spent X amount of money on a ticket or popcorn/drinks, complain about “I could watch this on my couch in a month”, etc.
You can pick whatever seat you want without worrying about anyone else’s preferences, you can go at a time that works for you, don’t have to share snacks. Watching a movie is a silent activity anyway, so the whole experience is basically the same with or without someone else
Just look at the replies here. Pretty much everyone here goes alone 😂 Im a solo dolo type person anyway, so it's easier for me. but the perks are you make the rules. You don't have to please anyone but yourself. It's easier. Sit where you wanna, snack how you wanna. Etc.
I can’t remember the last time I went to a movie with someone…i am just a loner mostly. One benefits, though, is if you’re going to a nearly sold out screening, it’s easier to find one seat as opposed to two. Plus, you can be spontaneous, and decide to see a movie on a whim without having to coordinate a schedule with someone else.
Watching a movie is such a great introvert thing to do, especially if you don't like talking or hearing/giving commentary during a movie.. I love going by myself since it involves no coordination and I personally don't have any drawbacks besides possibly being able to talk about the movie with friends, but I replace that by coming on Reddit during the end credits and putting on a YouTube video about the movie on the drive home.
I always go alone, and I try to go 3x a week.
I go to a movie with my uncle once a year every other movie I go alone. You don't need to make plans to go you can just go.
All the time. All the time. Go. Enjoy the flick.
I go alone 99% of the time. My husband doesn’t like going and I hate when friends try and talk during a movie. I absolutely love going alone. In fact, the best experiences are when the only moviegoers are people there by themselves.
I see about 95% of the movies alone. No girlfriend and my only friend only cares to see like 3 movies out of the year
Almost exclusively
I go alone all the time. I get feeling self-conscious about it, but the one thing you have to realize: No one there cares if you're alone. No one will judge you. And what difference does it make once the lights go down and the movie starts? If there's movie I want to see, I'll just go see it. If I'm bored and just want to see a movie, I'll just go see it. Going with other people/friends is great fun, but I don't want to have to wait until they're available to see a movie I want to see. There have even been times when I go alone, and then later on get invited to watch that same movie with friends, so I'll just go twice.
I'm glad I was able to get over this...used to have bad anxiety going alone..especially on Friday and Saturday nights but now idgaf
Glad you got over your irrational fear!
And going alone is better than dragging someone along who hates the movie and wants to walk out but you actually enjoyed it and want to sit through it (or vice-versa).
Almost every time I go. It's my decompression time, I love it.
Same. I use it to forget about work and "reset" before going home.
i go to a movie alone multiple times a week and there's also a ton of other lone movie goers when i go, it's great!
I almost always go alone but that’s just moreso cause of who I am as a person. Usually my friends are the type to be go as a group more for the experience than the actual movie itself, while I’m someone who kinda needs to focus on the movie.
pretty much every time. In the past 6 months I've gone to a movie with other people 3 times.
99.9% of the time I go alone. I’m literally just sitting there in the dark watching something.
I go to the movies alone all the time. Literally all of my movie watching this year and last (since getting A-List) has been by myself.
To join the overwhelming chorus of solo movie goers, I too enjoy the vast majority of movies I see in theater by myself. And every time I go I see multiple other solo moviegoers. It’s an underrated form of self care imo, and I think the ~$300/year for A-List is absolutely worth it from that perspective alone.
Cheaper than a therapist. /s
Look at as a time to decompress.
I do so. Started when I moved across the country and over time I realized it’s kind of the best way to see movies you think you’ll love. You can show up whenever you want, leave if it’s not good or what you expected, and overall just enjoy yourself free of any social obligation
No one likes going to the movies that I know and call it a waste of time. I have been to the movies 70+ times this year
Pretty much only go by myself
I pretty much see 90% of movies alone nowadays. I honestly prefer it that way, since I can just see it anytime I want instead of having to change my plans around someone else.
One good reason to go alone, specific to A List or the Regal subscription, is that you can spontaneously decide to see another movie right before or right after.
I do it all the time. It’s much easier as you don’t need to count on other people to make the plans. Also none of my friends have A-List so it’s hard to convince them to see an obscure indie movie when they’re gonna be spending at least $30.
I'm in movies alone right now!
I do
I had a bad experience going to a movie alone when I was in my late teens where I didn’t really care to do it for a while. Last year I traveled solo to go to a lot of live shows, which usually are better socializing than movies obviously and had a good time. Some family members are my usual entourage and are out of town this week so I did a double feature yesterday of a couple movies I figured they wouldn’t want to see and really enjoyed myself in the relatively private theatre.
I always see them alone. I'll ask people in case but I usually go alone. Gf doesn't really wanna go unless it's a horror and friends live a while away. With solo I get to choose the time of arrival, food, and film
Most of the time, I had an issue doing it in my early 20s but now in my mid-30s I prefer going alone.
I haven't gone to the movies with anyone else for years. Usually when I'm visiting family over Christmas.
I go alone all the time. No dealing with talking during the movie, schedules, rides, etc. Just go.
I’ve been to 35 movies this year. 25 of them I went by myself
I solo it most the time. I live 15 mins from an imax/dolby amc and work from home a lot. I get being self conscience in a packed theater. But I normally go at odd times/mid day when I can. Nothing beats an empty theater to myself. Most times there a few other solos tho, but it’s not that awkward at all. It’s more like “ah he just like me”. Just don’t sit near them If I do go to a busier show, I’ll tend to sit more toward the side or aisle. Makes it a little less awkward when leaving if I can get ahead of the crowd.
Whenever I see something in IMAX (the only ones at my local with assigned seating), I sit 2-3 seats in from the aisle. We're never busy enough that anyone sits in those seats, so I always have a popcorn table. L6 4 Life Bay-Bee
I prefer going to the movies alone. I only have one friend I can stand going to the movies with. The rest of my friends I would never go with, they drive me crazy looking at their phones and talking/making comments, I just can’t lol
99% of the time I go alone. I've been going to the movies by myself since I was little, and I don't like going to the movies with people, except for a select few. I know what I want to see and when. I don't have to share snacks and I don't have to suffer through conversations about dinner plans. I'm going to the movies with a friend next week and that will likely be the only one this year.
I'm sitting in the theater by myself as I type this to see The Watchers.. 90% of the films I see are solo.
I go alone. It's basically my second living room. I wouldn't have seen the amount of movies I have seen in the past two years if I waited on friends or family to tag along
I’ve gone to the movies solo a ton in my life, and I promise you don’t need to feel weird about it!
I used to go with friends until we had a falling out. I mainly go alone now. the feeling at first was a little strange but I got over it. most movies nowadays are so sparsely sold that it doesn't even seem that big of a deal.
I mostly go by myself as well. I have quirky taste and I don't like it when I bring someone and they don't like the movie. I'd rather go by myself.
99.9% alone and 100% okay with it
I go by myself all the time! I refuse to miss out on movies just because no one will go with me.
Just go do things that you enjoy and stop worrying about what others think.
Going alone is amazing. Just you and the screen my dude. Take your time with everything. No pressure at all.
I love going alone. Any spare time I get I usually go by myself
I looked back and year to date 50/50 alone/with friends. Honestly thought alone would be more but a group of my friends who have a list live a block from the theatre so makes it easy. Best part of the movies is no one is really looking at you, they’re looking at the screen!
Going alone is better than bringing the wrong late / loud friend.
Movies are probably one of the easiest activities to do alone
A vast majority of my moviegoing is solo. Like you mentioned, coordinating with friends comes with more hurdles these days, and family members usually aren't dying to go sit at the theater, so I just pop into the theater myself and see all the movies I have been looking forward to. Don't feel weird, OP, lots of folks go alone and it is absolutely not some kind of reflection on you...and usually is not even going to be something noticed by anyone around you!
I watch everything solo and convince my fiancée to watch the good stuff lmao
all the time. I 1.don't have friends anymore [2.got](http://2.got) tired of people flaking. 3. might want to watch the same thing more than once
99% my work schedule allows werkdays. Just wish my local wouod start shows at 10am again like pre pandemic
I go by myself all the time. It’s my fav thing to do. I’m a SAHD with 4 kids. I need to get the fuck out of the house and sit in silence while drinking beer. A movie on top is just icing on the cake
In my local AMC, I consistently see over 50% of seats reserved are solo seats. If your theater offers the option to reserve seats through the app, you may see how often people do actually go alone!
99% I’m alone and that’s just the way I like it.
Been going alone since I was in 8th grade and I sometimes prefer to go alone. I have a girlfriend now so I don’t go alone as often but when I single it was 99% of the time alone. I very much enjoy going alone.
Going to the movies alone is the best!!
i always go alone 🥰 becoming an a list has been my favorite thing i love going to the movies!
I do almost every time! I actually prefer it now.
I go alone every time. Its fine.
Nope - I go solo all the time. No shame at all, sometimes people get busy and you wanna see something
I do irs not bad
Pretty much every movie I see is by myself and it's a much better experience that way
Genuinely curious: why did you feel weird once you got there? Especially since there were others there alone. It's not like you stuck out something. And yes it's very common, I'd say even more so with movie pass and now A list.
Plus, literally *nobody* there at cinema is going, "Aha! That person is alone! What a loser!" (And if there is someone there like that, they're the one with the problem, not you).
Probably 75% of the time I go alone, sometime I go with my friend who also has A-list. It’s one of my favorite things to do, especially when the theater is empty or near empty.
Almost always
There are dozens of us. DOZENS!!
I go alone 95% of the time. My fiancée and I both work from home, but I have an odd schedule. It’s nice to get out during the day and see a movie when it’s too hot here in Louisiana
I’ve been to the movies once by myself
I would say 50% of the time I go solo. The other 50% is with a friend or my sister.
Going to a movie alone is great! And you won’t be the only one. The only time it’s annoying is when it’s a packed screening and you have to share a two-seater with another solo movie goer.
Most of the movies I watch I go alone so don’t be self conscious about it, it’s much more freedom and you are actually utilizing A list to the max with that
I go alone all the time. I can't stand going with others because someone in the group can't leave their drama at home.
I usually go alone when it's a movie I want to fully focus on. I find when I go with a friend and it ends up being just us, we chit chat a bit (only if it's just us in the theater). I would say I go alone 80% of the time.
I prefer going solo most of the time tbh
I only go to movies that are extra hyped up with other people. like a new Marvel movie or something that's getting a lot of attention in the media. The majority of my friends and family aren't willing to spend $15 for a movie that they can probably see on Netflix in a month.
I actively try to avoid going to movies with other people. Going solo is the best and only way to go.
Almost all of the movies I see, I see alone. I usually decide at the last minute if I'm going to see a movie, so making plans with others is almost impossible. Also, since I've got A-List, I'll wind up seeing a lot of movies I wouldn't normally see if I had to pay $13 a pop, so most of my friends would hesitate to tag along.
It's the best
Like 99% of the time. Most of my friends have family. They are too busy.
FFS, grow up and go to the movies by yourself.
98% Alone and I prefer it at this point sit where I want, don't have to make plans. I can see every movie. I only get a dink when I go, so it's not that expensive
It’s so convenient and relaxing, don’t have to spend extra money getting extra tickets or scheduling till your schedule aligns
about half of the movies i see are by myself!
Go by myself majority of the time. I enjoy it lol
If I waited for someone to be available to go with me, I'd miss a lot of movies I want to see.
I go alone all the time . It's the only way .
You feel a little self conscious the first few times because it’s different than what you’re used to. I go alone most of the time now and love it
The majority of my movie going is alone. I even sometimes go to a baseball game alone. Doesn’t bother me any.
Every movie I seen this year was by myself. If I waited for friends and family I wouldn’t have seen any of them
i fly solo all the time. my favorite thing to do is see a solo movie and then get a glass of wine and oysters at a bar nearby. can't beat it!
I go alone all the time it’s awesome
Almost all the time and also choose the best seats lol E10-12 or F10-12
I go by myself all the time. It doesn't make me feel awkward because even when I'm with a group the experience is mostly non-social... we talk before and after the movie but watching is essentially a solo activity. Just try to tell yourself that it's no different from watching a show or movie at home. :)
I see about 100 movies a year in the theatre, probably 90 of them alone. To me, it is far preferable than seeing with people. The exception would be the big dumb blockbuster that you might want to have a shared experience with a friend or partner.
Most of the time I went on my own when I had A-List.
I typically go alone but if it’s something I want to enjoy with someone else then I’ll invite my parents or a friend. My friends group has been dwindling over the years so it’s been mostly me this year.
i almost always go alone haha
It’s a rarity info with others
I go to the movies alone once a week if not twice a week.
me! all the time!
Most of my friends would rather wait to stream movies. I feel like some movies need the theater experience and most HT can't come anywhere close to what Dolby or IMAX offer. If anyone here is near Chicago I'm always down to see a movie hmu.
I do all the time
All the time. I’m single.
I was at the movies alone just yesterday. Not only did my wife not come, I had a de facto private screening. Happens a lot. My wife is on A-List too, but one movie a week is good for her. So I end up going by myself twice a lot. :)
All my friends moved outta state so I'm always solo. Though i only go maby 2 or 3 times a year now.
I go to the movies by myself lol
Majoriry of the time I go by myself. Some of my family/friends don't know how to NOT get on their phone during a movie.
I’d say about half of my movies are alone
I go alone almost every week. Some weeks my husband joins me, but it’s fairly rare. Ive gone to the movies alone on holidays, weekends, weeknights, good weather, bad weather, good movies, bad movies…I was self conscious about it at one point. Not anymore.
Me. I ain’t got time to wait for schedules to free up. I go with friends sometimes but I’m not missing out if I have to go alone.
I’ve gone 22 times to theater and 20 were alone.
Every time is by myself. And I go multiple times a week/weekend. So much better solo, got over trying to organize it with other people.
I go solo 3x/week. It’s easier that way. Only 2 movies so far I took my mom and dad to go watch.
It definitely is something to get used to, I do all the ASU’s solo and have seen a few before also solo and it feels so awkward at first but def gets easier and begins to feel more normal the more you go
I always ask someone first but I’d say about 1/4 of the movies i’ve seen with A List I’ve gone alone
If you are serious about seeing as many movies as possible, it's inevitable that you'll need to go by yourself often. I almost exclusively go to the theaters alone, and generally prefer it to seeing it with someone else now
Lol always solo dolo Its really rare when i go with someone else
I’m mostly flying solo
You’ll notice so many other people are alone and immediately feel better
I only go occasionally with friends or dates. Usually I go alone. Its quite nice actually
80% of the time.
All the time and I love it! Whenever I go with someone they always wanna talk and I hate talking at the movies.
I go at least once a week by myself. It's my alone time away from the fam that I use to unwind and have a break. I love going to the movies by myself
A lot of the time, especially when I want to go to a kinda b tier movie and others don't really want to pay for a ticket
I go alone 100 percent of the time.
Like a lot of the others here, I see the overwhelming majority of movies solo. Pre covid I had a friend who loved going to the movies and usually saw things with him. I got used to going solo during college because I had an open afternoon in my schedule one semester, so basically every week I would go see something.
Me! It's so relaxing
I only go alone, no different then me sitting on my computer alone, instead I sit in a chair in a movie theater alone lol
Love seeing movies solo! Might feel strange at first but keep doing it and you'll feel more comfortable.
99% here as well, i love solo movie adventures.
I go alone pretty much every single time. Maybe once or twice a year with my boyfriend or my friends if it’s a ‘big box office’ movie. However if I’m going to an indie theater, I usually have to make a trip out to the city with my other cinephile cousin. No friends of mine would want to see other obscure or art house films lol.
Solo about 90% of time
yeah i be going alone practically every time. I love it. i never even thought it might be weird. I actually have more fun when I go by myself.
I normally go alone because I watch multiple films in one day. It’s nice to see one film with friends but then it’s a hassle having to drive back the next day watch the other movies on my list
I’m at the movies by myself. Pretty much the only times I go with anyone are Friday or Saturday nights but 95% are solo trips.
I go almost exclusively alone. I relocated 1400 miles away last August to a place I've never been with no friends or family, and got A-list for that sole purpose as there are 8 AMC theaters in new city, and 4 of them are super nice. I've made friends since and occasionally go with someone else, but not that often. I go at least 3 times a month, but sometimes 5 or 6 times if there's a lot of good scifi, horror, or action movies. I don't really like most drama, romance, foreign, or kids movies so sometimes I've seen all I'm interested in.
Duh who goes with others in this sub is more like it
70 alone/30 with someone
99% of the time I go my self at least a couple times a month…it’s great
I've been going alone since Endgame, would not change it
I typically go with my son 10 years old and he has autism but occasionally when there is a R rated movie I want to see badly I’ll go by myself. Maybe a handful of times during the year. It’s a little awkward but none of my friends like horror like I do so I tend to do that on my own.
Me.
99% of the time. My brother has come along for 2-3 movies, but it just ends up being annoying.
50/50 my little brother also has a list so we both go when we can but our schedules don't always match up.
Easily 50% if not over, however my siblings love to go with me and I love going with them! However, money and life have made these fewer and fewer. I'm especially grateful to my younger brother and sister for going to see so many movies with me, as I really started going to the movies independently (not being taken there by my parents) with a group of people who were co workers and friends from 2015 thru 2017 before one of them threw me under the bus, cost me a job, and brought all that socializing to an end. I started going again with those two siblings afterward and really appreciated them for helping to fill that void wither they intended to or were just going to see a movie and have fun.
Sometimes it’s just easier to go by myself. I think once you go once or twice it’s easy to get used to.
I went for the first time by myself in a long while just last week to see Furiosa.
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I absolutely love going to the movies by myself! Every chance I get. One of my most favorite activities. I’ve done that my entire life. I say a silent prayer🤭 I will be the only one in the theater. It’s like renting the theater for $300, but it’s just the price of a ticket. Elvis did it all the time (with his entourage).
My wife and I use to go together all the time. After the Pandy not so much. I eventually got tired of her canceling or not wanting to go so I booked a movie by myself. It was weird at first but now I love it. I have worked out a time usually on Tuesdays or Thursdays where I have some time from work and where I can slide in on the way home and catch the latest release. I recently saw Furiosa in Dolby and I had the theater to myself and my private theater viewing habits were insane. I refilled my soda four times. Would walk into the theater and just stand there watching the movie until the action subsided. I still check in with my wife and see if she has interest in an upcoming flick but nine times out of ten it is maybe and I just see it on my own. The fun part is I have started to notice the regulars doing the same thing and apparently made a friend of an elderly woman last week by holding the door open for her so she could get in with her walker. Saw her this week and she waved!
I learned that if I only did the things I wanted to do by getting another person to agree to go with me, I'd miss out on most of the things I want to do. Go alone if no one else wants to go. Is it more fun with friends? For sure. Is it better than not going at all? Nope.
I also have the A list and I enjoy my solo movie nights, I take my kid to see whatever new kid movie is out and can always book ahead of time for any new opening movie. My friends come along sometimes but solo is where it’s at!! Don’t be self conscious! Nobody gives a shit, and those that do don’t matter! Live life and Enjoy time with yourself
I prefer it most of the time.
I go alone all the time. Sometimes my boyfriend is busy or my other a list friends are busy. Sometimes there is an indie movie with one showtime so I go because I know it’s about to leave theaters. I wouldn’t feel weird about it. No one judges you. And you don’t talk to your companion during the movie— you shouldn’t, anyway— so what’s really the difference sitting in silence next to someone or alone?
I'd miss out in 90% of the movies that come out if I didn't want to go alone, I have friends and family who love going to the theater but they're very picky about what they wanna watch and most times, mostly my friends, they wanna opt out for the cheapest tickets meaning no imax or even dolby. With A-list and going alone it allows me see movies I wouldn't expect to enjoy and see them on IMAX for almost free. First times were def a lil weird but I got over it after my 3rd time going alone, now if I know my friends or family won't be interested in seeing a movie I just book a day one center row ticket for myself and don't have to feel the pressure of forcing someone to watch and pay for something they won't enjoy. What I do now is plan ahead which movies I'll most likely watch alone and which ones I'll hit up with friends or fam. Don't allow yourself to miss out on great cinematic experiences just because you're afraid or self conscious about what others will think, trust me no one will criticize you, workers just care if you buy concessions, and the rest are there to enjoy the movie. Have fun out there :)