Many theaters offer discount movie tickets on matinees, usually the first show of the day or sometimes all shows until 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. on weekdays. Ticket prices also vary from one theater chain to the next and among different theaters in the same chain or corporate-owned sister chains.
For example, AMC Theaters offers a variety of viewing options at theaters nationwide, including "value pricing at several times throughout the week," says Ryan Noonan, a spokesman for the theater chain.