2013 Revised: L.A. Movie Tix That Are Cheaper Than Renting

Remember when you could see a movie on the big screen for just a nickel?  Yeah, neither do I, but still, movie-going has gotten so expensive, that it's easier to just stay at home and order flicks on-demand.  But that's no solution all the time.  What are we, hermits hiding out in a zombie apocalypse?  No!  We need to unplug and get out of the house.

Luckily, there are still some places where you can see a movie in a theater without selling your first-born child. 
Some of these theater tickets cost less than renting at Redbox or on-demand, and others are a little pricier but still cheaper than the high-end movie theaters.  And let's not forget the wallet-eating snacks; many of these theaters will save you a bundle on popcorn and drinks, too.  You may have to drive a little out of your way and wait an extra month or two for the current blockbusters to rotate into these movie houses but hey, you get to keep all your children and you don't have to live like a post-apocalyptic survivor.  Win/win.

(And if you're really hurting in the economic department, don't forget there are FREE film screenings which are listed on this blog each month under Free Stuff.)


East Hills Mall - Bakersfield
3100 Mall View Road, Bakersfield, CA. 93306
(661) 871-3456
Website
Shows current films.  $1 Tuesday shows, $2 matinees and $3 evening screenings.

Starplex La Mirada
15296 Rosecrans Ave., La Mirada, CA, 90638
714-739-1010
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Shows recent films.  $1 tickets on Tuesdays, $2 all other screenings.  $1 hot dogs.

Valley Plaza 6 - North Hollywood
6355 Bellingham Avenue, North Hollywood, CA. 91606
(818) 760-8400
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Shows current films.  $1.50 tix on Tuesdays and Sundays; all other days, tix are $3.  $1 Eisenberg all-beef hot dogs!

Silver Super Saver Cinema 8 - Norwalk
13917 Pioneer Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 804-5615
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Shows mostly current popular flicks that have been in theatres for a while. Matinees are $2 and evening screenings are $3. The last time I was there, the snacks were also very reasonably priced.

Picture Show at Main Place
2800 N. Main St., Suite 999, Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 836-7469
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Shows recent films.  $1 tickets on Tuesdays, $2 all other screenings.  
Academy Theatres - Pasadena
1003 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106
626-229-9400
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Shows current films. Matinee tix are only $2, and evening shows are $3.  Also, Wednesday nights Date Night Special: get 2 tix, 2 popcorns and 2 sodas for $10.

Townsgate 8 - Moreno Valley
12625 Frederick St., Suite L, Moreno Valley, CA. 92553
(951) 653-5500
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Shows current films. $2 matinees and $3 evening screenings.

Charter Centre Cinemas - Huntington Beach
7822 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA. 92647
(714) 596-3456
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Shows recent films.  $3 tickets for all showings.

Fontana 8
16741 Valley Blvd., Fontana, CA. 92335
(951) 341-5720
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Shows current films.  $1.50 tix on Tuesdays, $2 matinees, and $3 evening screenings. 

Buenaventura 6 - Ventura
1440 Eastman Ave.,Ventura, CA. 93003
(805) 658-6544
Website
Shows current films.  $3 for all showings.  Also, Wednesday nights Date Night Special: get 2 tix, 2 popcorns and 2 sodas for $10.  $1 Eisenberg all-beef hot dogs.

LA County Museum of Art - Leo S. Bing Theatre
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 857-6010
Website
Shows American classic films every Tuesday afternoon at 1pm; tickets are $4 (only $2 for seniors). There is however only paid parking available.

Flagship Theatres - University Village 3
3323 South Hoover Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-6321
Website
Shows current films. $5 for kids, seniors and matinee screenings.  Free refills on popcorn and sodas on Wednesday shows starting April 2013.

Sterling 6 - San Bernardino
2373 Sterling Ave., San Bernardino, CA. 92404
909-864-1588
Website
Shows current films.  $5 tickets for kids, seniors, matinees and all shows on Sundays.

Santa Paula 7
550 W Main St., Santa Paula, CA. 93060
(805) 933-6707
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Shows current films.  $5 for kids and seniors, $5.50 for matinees.  $1 Eisenberg all-beef hot dogs.

Rialto Stadium 8
300 West Base Line Road, Rialto, CA. 92376
(909) 877-3456
Website
Shows recent films.  $5.50 tickets for kids, seniors and matinee screenings.

University Village 10 - Riverside
1201 A University Ave., Riverside, CA. 92507
951-784-4342
Website
Shows current films.  $5 tickets on Sundays.  $6 tix for kids, seniors and matinees.

Foothill Cinema 10 - Azusa
854 E Alosta Ave., Azusa, CA 91702
626-334-6007
Website
Shows current and classic films. Matinee prices (all films before 5pm) and Tuesday evenings are $6.

New Beverly Cinema
7165 West Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 938-4038
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Shows indie, classic and foreign films. Most days, your ticket admits you to a Double Feature (that's two films for one ticket) and prices range from $6-$8.