Four Ways to Save Big on Movie Tickets

Senior and student discounts: Don't forget to take advantage of discounts for which you might be eligible. These age discounts can save a significant amount compared to the price of a regular adult ticket.

Local membership: Some movie theaters will give a discount at the ticket window if you belong to a certain local organization. It is worthwhile to ask which organizations, if any, qualify for ticket discounts.

3. Use Discount Coupons

Local coupons: Check newspapers, yellow pages and local entertainment guides for coupons to your movie theater. If you live in a tourist area, check with the local tourist bureau for the information it provides to tourists.

Entertainment book: This book, which sells for $9.99, offers discounts on dining, movies, travel and shopping. The movie coupons are for Regal, AMC, Cinemark, National Amusements and Carmike theaters. While it does cost money, the book's available savings should, ultimately, save you a bundle.

Promotions: Many movies these days have tie-ins with specific products. These products may give away free movie tickets if you buy a certain amount. Keep an eye open for these promotions when you go to the grocery store. You will often be able to get movie tickets for the same price as it costs to buy the products. In essence, you receive a free product to attend a movie that you were already planning to see. Also be aware that fast food companies often have tie-ins with movies where it may be possible to obtain tickets at a discount.

There are also times when companies will offer general movie tickets as an incentive to buy their product. These can be excellent deals, especially if you do a bit of research to find coupons for those products. With a little bit of work, you can find movie tickets through these promotions for only a few dollars apiece, plus you get to use the product as well.