Cheap Movies in Miami

Every time I go to the movies, it seems as if the price has gone up again. These days, I can get an entire month of Netflix for less than the price of a movie.

But real movie lovers know that there is nothing like seeing a film on the big screen and sharing the experience with other movie lovers.

Matinees are still cheaper than evening shows, but most matinees in South Florida run $7.50 to $9, a discount of a few dollars. Seniors (usually 62-plus) and students pay less. The major chains have loyalty cards, which offer discounts. Discounts are sometimes available from companies that buy tickets in bulk. Regal Cinemas has a weekly concession coupon on its Facebook page.

We did a little research and found a few places to see movies on the cheap. At some theaters, IMAX and 3-D shows incur an additional charge over the discount price:

Here are the best movie deals in Miami-Dade:

Tower Theater, 1580 SW Eighth St., Miami, 33155. The Tower shows first-run movies and art films, as well as film festival offerings. $11.50 general admission; $9 seniors, students (except MDC students), Miami Dade College staff; $7 Tower Theater Members, MDC Students, Miami Film Society members. Free parking is located behind and to the east of the theater at Southwest 15th Avenue and 9th Street.
AMC Aventura and AMC Sunset Place: Tickets for any show before noon are $6-6.50 plus a convenience fee for online.
Coral Gables Art Cinema: A family-friendly movie is shown at 11 a.m. the second Saturday and Sunday of the month for $5 (popcorn included) as part of Family Days on Aragon.
Regal Southland Mall: Matinees for $5.59 and evenings for $6.59 on Tuesdays.