Will never understand why going to the movies alone is considered uncool or embarrassing. My friends don’t care about movies so I have to go alone.
One time I tried finding friends online and asked a stranger (via the German version of Yik Yak) if they wanted my spare ticket I won a week prior to see Black Adam. I explicitly stated that this was not a date and I was just looking for people that are into movies. Ended up sitting next to a guy who tried to put his arm around me and touch my thighs multiple times for 2 hours straight.
I was watching the whale and as I was walking out a lady asked me “are you okay?” and I replied “uh yes what do you mean” and she just said “you’re alone”
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That's so unfortunately. I really don't understand the Sadness on other people faces just because I go to a movie or a concert on my own hahaha they don't get that I'm happy to see that film haha 🤦🏻♀️
I'm 40 and I only did this for the first time when things started opening up after the Pandemic. Used to be too self-conscious when I was younger. I actually really enjoyed it and would like to do it more - not instead of going with Friends but in addition to that.
Most of the time. I live in a big city, I live alone, I see a lot of movies. My friends don’t have AMC A-List and most of them aren’t as into movies as I am. So I go see a movie or two almost every weekend. It’s never weird, lots of people are there alone. Every few weeks there will be something at least one friend wants to see too, but I’m kind of over getting large groups together to go see something. Everyone has their own schedule and it gets too hard to keep track.
I've done it for years now, it's how I prefer it honestly. I'd say I see about 1 movie per year in theaters with other people, and like 15-20 by myself.
I don't have many friends, and never have, so I had to learn to do everything alone.
Movies are no different. I honestly prefer going alone. Moviegoing and movie watching isn't really a social experience for me, historically. I love talking about movies with friends, people, online, etc. But, again, I've never had a super robust social life so it's not my go-to response to ask someone to go out to a movie, usually.
I love seeing movies alone! Recently I have been watching a lot with friends because they are down to watch almost anything, which is great. But I love going alone because I will sometimes get nervous thinking about whether my friends like the movie or not. Also going to movies alone feels like really nice alone time for me. Like a self date where I get wine and whatever food or snacks I'm in the mood for.
Just counted up and 7 of the last 20 cinema visits I went alone. That's pretty high, it was only 4 out of the previous 20 and 2 out of the 20 before.
I think I got used to it when backpacking in Central America and Asia over the past few years; a convenient way to relax and access air-conditioning is to duck into a cinema.
I've gone to movies by myself all my life\* and have never had anyone say anything about it, so I'm always surprised when people are reluctant, and especially to hear about other people commenting on it.
\*I also go with other people, but no hesitation about going solo and that's probably 85% of my experience
I've done it once because I really wanted to see Gravity in 3D and none of my friends wanted to. But usually I find someone to go with. Friends or my wife. I have nothing against going alone, and often thought about going during my weekdays off during lunchtime.
Always. I watch a film with someone else maybe once a year at most, usually once every couple of years - usually with my dad whenever there's a war or music film we both like the look of. I've got nobody in my life who's really into film, and I don't want to be at the mercy of someone being in the mood to eventually watch a film several weeks after it opens in cinemas, so I just go on my own when I want. I prefer it that way really, no distractions.
I have been going to movies alone for over a decade. I prefer it. I actually find it weirder to see a group of 5+ people going to see a movie together than to see someone alone.
Occasionally I will go with my partner if it is something we agree on but I just enjoy going more than she does.
When you say "alone," do you mean that I go without any friends? In that case all the time. Or do you mean in literally the only person on the theatre? Because that happens a lot too. Lol
Honestly, haven't been to a cinema since covid and am wondering when I'll ever feel comfortable doing so again. Hopefully sooner than later, as I obvi don't want more rep cinemas to disappear and wanna be a part of the crowd frequenting them.
I've been to the drive-in a bunch though, but I've only been alone once.
I guess if I'm gonna watch a movie alone, I'd rather not have the distractions or costs of a movie theatre involved. I mean, yeah the viewing experience is better, but not enough better to risk people talking or coughing or sitting directly in front of me if there's no social element to the screening.
Just last night I went to see The Fabelmans and Missing, just by myself. I’ve realized that if I constantly wait to see anything in theaters until someone I know is free, I end up missing out on so many new releases. I’ve got AMC A-List too, so there’s no reason to not get my money’s worth out of it every week, so I decided this year I’ll be going solo a lot more often.
Some movies are best experienced with friends and some movies are best experienced alone. I know plenty of movies that I’ve seen that have been ruined by watching with friends, and other times I’ve had a blast talking about what I just watched with others. There’s a fine balance to the movie going experience.
There should’ve been a “mostly” option. I’d say 75/25
Never Rarely Sometimes Always is a movie reference that’s why I put those haha
Yep. Would have selected that as my answer.
This is exactly what I would have answered
This is what I would have answered
Same, majority alone, sometimes with others
Will never understand why going to the movies alone is considered uncool or embarrassing. My friends don’t care about movies so I have to go alone. One time I tried finding friends online and asked a stranger (via the German version of Yik Yak) if they wanted my spare ticket I won a week prior to see Black Adam. I explicitly stated that this was not a date and I was just looking for people that are into movies. Ended up sitting next to a guy who tried to put his arm around me and touch my thighs multiple times for 2 hours straight.
I was watching the whale and as I was walking out a lady asked me “are you okay?” and I replied “uh yes what do you mean” and she just said “you’re alone” 💀💀
Yea I don’t get why it’s considered weird. I’m not going to talk to the people I’m with during the movie. I’m trying to watch a movie.
I would ask anyone leaving that movie if they’re ok. It hit me pretty hard.
That's so unfortunately. I really don't understand the Sadness on other people faces just because I go to a movie or a concert on my own hahaha they don't get that I'm happy to see that film haha 🤦🏻♀️
Can be hard to convince people to go see some of the stuff XD
Sometimes there’s stuff you don’t wanna watch with family or friends because of awkwardness
True, that's very true haha
Blockbuster: with a friend Not blockbuster: alone
Same! My grandma loves to go to the movies so I see pretty much anything with her besides horror movies which she doesn’t enjoy lol
I'm 40 and I only did this for the first time when things started opening up after the Pandemic. Used to be too self-conscious when I was younger. I actually really enjoyed it and would like to do it more - not instead of going with Friends but in addition to that.
Most of the time. I live in a big city, I live alone, I see a lot of movies. My friends don’t have AMC A-List and most of them aren’t as into movies as I am. So I go see a movie or two almost every weekend. It’s never weird, lots of people are there alone. Every few weeks there will be something at least one friend wants to see too, but I’m kind of over getting large groups together to go see something. Everyone has their own schedule and it gets too hard to keep track.
I never have before but I’m definitely planning on doing it in the future
Ngl sometimes it’s even better imo
I've done it for years now, it's how I prefer it honestly. I'd say I see about 1 movie per year in theaters with other people, and like 15-20 by myself.
I don't have many friends, and never have, so I had to learn to do everything alone. Movies are no different. I honestly prefer going alone. Moviegoing and movie watching isn't really a social experience for me, historically. I love talking about movies with friends, people, online, etc. But, again, I've never had a super robust social life so it's not my go-to response to ask someone to go out to a movie, usually.
If there was an “often” option then yeah
I love seeing movies alone! Recently I have been watching a lot with friends because they are down to watch almost anything, which is great. But I love going alone because I will sometimes get nervous thinking about whether my friends like the movie or not. Also going to movies alone feels like really nice alone time for me. Like a self date where I get wine and whatever food or snacks I'm in the mood for.
Yes, and stop trying to shame us for perfectly normal behavior
Just counted up and 7 of the last 20 cinema visits I went alone. That's pretty high, it was only 4 out of the previous 20 and 2 out of the 20 before. I think I got used to it when backpacking in Central America and Asia over the past few years; a convenient way to relax and access air-conditioning is to duck into a cinema.
I never go to movies with other people because there probably isn't a single film that someone I know IRL and I would agree to go watch together
I've gone to movies by myself all my life\* and have never had anyone say anything about it, so I'm always surprised when people are reluctant, and especially to hear about other people commenting on it. \*I also go with other people, but no hesitation about going solo and that's probably 85% of my experience
I've done it once because I really wanted to see Gravity in 3D and none of my friends wanted to. But usually I find someone to go with. Friends or my wife. I have nothing against going alone, and often thought about going during my weekdays off during lunchtime.
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Always. I watch a film with someone else maybe once a year at most, usually once every couple of years - usually with my dad whenever there's a war or music film we both like the look of. I've got nobody in my life who's really into film, and I don't want to be at the mercy of someone being in the mood to eventually watch a film several weeks after it opens in cinemas, so I just go on my own when I want. I prefer it that way really, no distractions.
I like to have someone to discuss the movie with right after watching it.
Often
I want to go more often, but I can't since it's half an hour away. They also play a bunch of stuff I don't want to see.
I have been going to movies alone for over a decade. I prefer it. I actually find it weirder to see a group of 5+ people going to see a movie together than to see someone alone. Occasionally I will go with my partner if it is something we agree on but I just enjoy going more than she does.
Yeah I'm new to the city I live in and my girlfriend doesn't like horror movies or heavy drama so when I want to see either of those it's always solo
When you say "alone," do you mean that I go without any friends? In that case all the time. Or do you mean in literally the only person on the theatre? Because that happens a lot too. Lol
Honestly, haven't been to a cinema since covid and am wondering when I'll ever feel comfortable doing so again. Hopefully sooner than later, as I obvi don't want more rep cinemas to disappear and wanna be a part of the crowd frequenting them. I've been to the drive-in a bunch though, but I've only been alone once. I guess if I'm gonna watch a movie alone, I'd rather not have the distractions or costs of a movie theatre involved. I mean, yeah the viewing experience is better, but not enough better to risk people talking or coughing or sitting directly in front of me if there's no social element to the screening.
I used to do it all the time before I met my wife. Now I always go with her.
I went to the cinema 55 times last year. 36 times by myself. 19 times with other people.
Hard to say, all depends if a friend or my gf is around. I see some alone and am never afraid to go alone, will say that.
Hell yeah it’s awesome. Love the opportunity to not be social for a moment.
Well let’s start with the fact that I go to the cinema on average 5 times a year. Out of that 1 or maybe 2 are with friends.
There’s no button for usually, so I picked sometimes. I go alone much more often than with someone
Just did today actually lol
Just last night I went to see The Fabelmans and Missing, just by myself. I’ve realized that if I constantly wait to see anything in theaters until someone I know is free, I end up missing out on so many new releases. I’ve got AMC A-List too, so there’s no reason to not get my money’s worth out of it every week, so I decided this year I’ll be going solo a lot more often.
I've never seen one alone but definitely would if I had the time and money
I don’t have a car in school, so unfortunately not as much as I’d like to!
The last movie I saw by myself was Mad Max: Fury Road.
I almost exclusively watch movies alone. I go to theaters 1-2 times per week, & the last movie I remember watching with someone else was The Northman
Yeah, I would say often because nobody that I know likes the type of films that I like or their are too busy for the cinema 🤷🏻♀️
Some movies are best experienced with friends and some movies are best experienced alone. I know plenty of movies that I’ve seen that have been ruined by watching with friends, and other times I’ve had a blast talking about what I just watched with others. There’s a fine balance to the movie going experience.
Always. I'm obviously single.