Four Ways to Save Big on Movie Tickets

If you enjoy going to the movies, you don't have to spend a fortune on tickets.

While most people purchase their tickets for full price at the ticket window, there are numerous ways that you can see your favorite summer movies for less. Always read the fine print on discount movie tickets. While many are good at any time, some may have restrictions for newly released movies.

Here are some ways you can purchase movie tickets on the cheap:

1. Purchase Your Tickets From Other Outlets

AAA: If you have an AAA auto club membership, check online to see whether AAA in your area offers discounted movie tickets. In many places, AAA sells tickets to Regal, United Artists and Edwards Theaters for $6 each if you buy 10 tickets or more.

Costco: The wholesale club offers discount movie tickets to Regal Cinemas for $7.50 per ticket when you purchase them in groups of five.

Sam's Club: This is another bulk retailer that offers discount movie tickets to Cinemark, Bow Tie, National Amusements Multiplex, Malco and Dickinson Theaters.

Bulk purchase discount: Many theater chains sell tickets in bulk at a discount to large organizations, such as homeowners associations, local companies, nonprofit organizations, churches and schools. Check with these groups to see if they will be making a bulk purchase of movie tickets for their members.

2. Get a Discount at the Theater

Movie Club cards: If you watch movies primarily at the same movie theater complex, check to see if they have a movie club card. Discounts vary from theater to theater, but joining is usually free and you can earn free tickets and other discounts by frequenting the theater.

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