Best Movie Theater Deals Around Boston
Boston has more than enough movie theaters for everybody, but some offer great deals that make them more accessible to people looking for a good price. Some of these theaters show current mainstream films while others offer titles geared more toward film buffs. This makes it easy for filmgoers of every taste to have an affordable day or night at the movies. Remember to always check back at local theaters for new promos and deals on top of the regularly offered deals listed here.
Somerville Theatre
55 Davis Square
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-5700
www.somervilletheatre.com
Somerville Theatre is a multi-purpose venue that shows mainstream movies daily. The only drawback is that the theater only shows a handful or so at a given time, so there are fewer options than at a traditional movie theater. Still, it plays quality movies at a fair price. Matinee seats are only $7, which is among the most competitive prices in the city for a good movie ticket. What makes it an even better bargain is that admission to the Museum of Bad Art in the theater's basement is included in the ticket price.
Museum Of Fine Arts Films
465 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 267-9300
www.mfa.org
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is the place to go for artistic, independent and foreign films, among other genres. For example, those who want to see ambitious works of cinematic art like Sokurov's Russian Ark will enjoy what the MFA has to offer in terms of films. The prices are great too, especially for students. College students pay only $5 for admission to a screening. Museum members pay $9 plus the cost of membership. Students clearly get the best deals at the museum, but frequent visitors can save money with a membership.
Apple Cinemas
168 Alewife Brook Pkwy
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 229-6555
www.applecinemas.com
Apple Cinemas may not be the prettiest theater in the Boston area, but it is cozy, friendly and perhaps the best priced in town. Matinee tickets are only $6.75, but that's not even the best price the cinema offers. On Tuesday, take advantage of Apple Cinemas' Super Tuesday ticket pricing all day. Tickets for any movie are only $4.75 with the exception of 3D films. Those are still cheap at only $3 more for the cost of glasses. Prices like this are nearly unheard of in the city, so take advantage.
24 Quincy St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 495-4700
www.hcl.harvard.edu
Another place to see the types of films that movie buffs will appreciate is the Harvard Film Archive. Screenings take place regularly, as do live chats with people involved in the various films the school shows. College students can sit for a regular screening for just $7. Harvard students are welcome for free. Memberships come with different discounts depending on the level of membership as well, but these are only worth it for those who will frequent the archive regularly.
Capitol Theatre
204 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 648-4340
www.capitoltheatreusa.com
Capitol Theatre is nearly a century old. Today, it plays up-to-date films at a cost on par with other deals in the area. Matinee shows of current movies run $7 a ticket. That's a pretty good deal. It also accepts Moviepass, which offers unlimited movies for $30 a month. What's more, Capitol Theatre has its own ice cream parlor just a few steps away, so theatergoers can get a sugary treat before sitting down for an affordable show.
