FREE (or cheap) movies around Richmond

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At the Byrd Theatre Movies $4 per person and some FREE – foreign, funky, classic and second run shows in Carytown. During the December holiday season The Byrd Theatre hones in on this theme in cinema with a nostalgic, comedic and ironic bent. It’s a fun way to get a laugh or create a memory. Enjoy!

AMC Theaters – AMC Stub Members enjoy $5 Ticket Tuesdays. Tickets are just $5 on Tuesday each week. And you can also grab their savory popcorn and ice-cold Coke for $5 – so make it a date for just $10.

Cinematheque film screenings presented by VCUarts Cinema are back at the Grace Street Theater on select Tuesday evenings this fall. Cinematheque regularly programs and presents a variety of films on selected Tuesday nights at 7pm at The Grace Street Theater. The majority of these films are 35mm print projections and all screenings are FREE of charge and open to the public. Check out the full schedule below.

Henrico Theatre – Movies are just $1 and they also have lots of special events. Refreshments available for just $1 each. And check out the Henrico Live! movies for just $10.

Institute of Contemporary Art Film Series -Work by independent filmmakers from Richmond and beyond. FREE

Movieland at Boulevard Square by Bowtie Movieland– On the first Saturday and Sunday of every month Bowtie screens classic films. It’s movies and mimosas at 11am for just $5.50

Regal Cinemas – Download the app and save more – like discounts on popcorn drinks, and more. The discounts on food vary each month. And get 25% off any candy with a paid admission on Mondays – Regal Crown Club® membership required. Get 50% off any size fresh popcorn on Tuesdays with your Regal Crown Club® card. Restrictions may apply.

Studio Two Three print studio is hosting Doc’s Addition, a partnership between the art studio and Fourth Line Films to bring nationally-acclaimed documentary film programming to the Richmond Community.

University of Richmond International Film Series – Now in its 31st season, the International Film Series (IFS) offers Richmond audiences access to expert-curated, contemporary and classic films from around the world, uniquely paired with commentary and audience discussion. FREE and open to the public, all films are screened in their original language with English subtitles. Friday afternoon screenings feature live introductions and faculty-led post-film discussion.

Summertime brings a series of outdoor activities including Richmond Department Parks and Recreation offers FREE Movies in the Park at various locations around the city.

Henrico County also offers FREE movies in a number of parks in the summertime.

Summer Movie Express at Regal – $1 Movies – Family fun movies playing on Tuesdays & Wednesdays for the summertime. Admission to the Summer Movie Express is only $1. Tickets available for purchase at the box office and all movies in most locations start at 10:00 am. Check with your theatre for exact show times. Each week both movies play on both days. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute.

Goochland Drive-in Theater – summer specials!

AARP Discounts

AMC Theaters – Seniors 60-plus can save up to 30% on regular admission at most AMC Theatres and up to 60% on Tuesday Senior Days offered at select locations. Showcase Cinemas offers a discounted $6 admission for the 60-plus crowd on Senior Wednesdays. Senior day discounts at Cinemark theaters vary by location.

Regal Cinema – Save up to 25% off movie tickets. $3 off popcorn & soda combos.

Ticketmaster – Members save on tickets to select shows and events. Offers include 2-for-1 tickets, Me + 3 (4-packs) and events with select tickets under $40.

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