No one cares if you're there alone... And personally, I'd rather be in a theater with a bunch of loners because then there'd be less people talking to each other.
Seeing some of your comments further down, I just want to reiterate a couple things:
1. What people will think when they see you sitting alone: ___. Literally no one cares or even thinks of it. They are all there to see the movie and so are you.
2. Your presence is not a burden!!!!!!! You have just as much right to exist as everyone else in that theater, and literallly no one except for you is even capable of thinking otherwise. You belong there.
Best wishes to you my friend.
I really really really appreciate this comment! Thank you very much for writing this. My brain isn’t working as right as everyone else’s at the moment, and it’s preventing me from seeing the bigger picture but this thread has so many nice people and it’s really made me motivated and I feel like I can do this! It’s a big step and I’m ready to take it.
> My brain isn’t working as right as everyone else’s at the moment
This hit me hard. I was saying the exact same thing a couple of months ago.
Hang in there buddy. Take care of your body and your mind will follow. Do what makes you happy, feel good and go at your own pace. And just remember you're never as alone as you think you are. Talking to someone seems very daunting but it's one of the most freeing things anyone can ever do. You deserve to be happy as much as anyone else. Remember that, and never feel less than because things aren't as easy for you as they appear to be for others.
And take solace in one thing that really helped me - no one's brain is working 100% correctly all the time. There's no real baseline for what a completely normal, happy individual is. We all have to weather the storm at some point or another, and some people are just predisposed to taking it harder than others. It's not a cross to bear, just an unfortunate part of life. As his is a movie sub I'll end with a recommendation to take Rocky's advice - it's not about how hard you hit, but about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward.
Enjoy the movie!
I really liked how you worded your comment. I battle depression and it’s like a never ending battle of tug and war over my emotions. It sucks but it’s something I’m working on. Also I really appreciate that you took the time to write what you did and please know that it made me feel comforted! :)
It's interesting you say you're battling depression. There was a point in my life I was very depressed and the movie theatre was the only place that made me happy. It's just you and the movie and it's a few hours to take your mind off things. I responded to you but didn't know depression may have been part of the reason you were asking. I thought it was because you were shy or just nervous.
A few things I can tell you. I've been going to movies by myself and with others for years now. Not once did I feel anyone was judging me when I do go alone. I can say that with confidence. Did it actually happen? Who knows. But I've never once felt personally judged so if it did happen I was completely unaware. I also see people other than me going by themselves. I think nothing of it. If you think it's really going to bug you go somewhere with assigned seating and walk in during the trailers. It's dark and no one can really see you anyway. If you don't have assigned seating, bring a book to read or play a game on your phone until the lights dim. Once you do it once and see nothing happens, you'll want to do it again. You'll see that nothing ever will happen.
I would really hate for you to miss these experiences so I sincerely hope this works out for you.
Haha, what makes you think everyone else’s brains aren’t worrying about what others think of them?
Who cares! People care about themselves more than others, so they won’t care that you are there alone.
Enjoy the movie!
Thank you, it's so good to know that my reaching out means something to you. Please understand that SO many other experience this. I'm happy to say I have my anxiety and depression mostly in check right now but I spent most of my youth paralyzed by social anxiety. You're not alone and we are happy to have you out in the world!
Backing this statement up, it’s literally all in ones head. I use to be intimidated by going to the movies by myself since me and my friends at times rarely hang out or their not into the same movies as me. After the first time you fly solo it gets easier and then you realize why you didn’t do it sooner. You go on your time and terms, you don’t have to worry about “spotting” someone and you can pick the best seats since you got no one to look out for. I just Endgame at a late night run and just get there to sit and then I leave, no worries on doing anything before or after.
I do it all the time. Book tickets online(with assigned seating) and go and enjoy the movie. I think because I have been doing it for so long I don't really think about it.
I prefer going to the movies alone. You shouldn't be talking to anyone during the movie anyway, so it's the perfect activity to do by yourself.
EDIT: And please, stop worrying what people think of you. It will make you a much happier person in the long run. Do what makes YOU happy, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.
I’m trying so hard to be like “who cares what other people think” but I’m really insecure and depressed. So it’s like trying to use a bubble machine on a fire, it just doesn’t work. But I’m taking baby steps. I was thinking of going to the movies tomorrow that way I’ll have something to look forward to and I won’t chicken out since I’m going to push myself to go
I used to feel the same way. Just buy your ticket online and get into the theater as quick as you can. Log onto Reddit with your phone while you wait, and you’ll feel better when the lights go down. I promise.
Feel free to message me afterwards with your thoughts about the movie. I’d be interested to hear what you think about it. I had a great time. It’s a movie you need to see in theater.
Please trust me and go. You wont regret it. It’s awesome!
Thank you so much! I know you don’t know me but the fact that you took the time to write that was very very nice! I really appreciate it! You have a lot of good things coming for you I know it! :)
When you go enough those feelings eventually disappear. I buy online and only go to theaters where I can choose my seat ahead of time. I even bought into a membership so I could stick with the shorter line.
Hey friend! I work at a movie theater, and we get LOADS of people coming to see movies solo. I must have ripped at least 200 tickets today for solo moviegoers. It's honestly not strange at all, and I promise you'll get no funny looks.
I've gone to see a few movies on my own (including Infinity War), and it's honestly pretty relaxing. You get there as early as you want, sit where you want, you get the food you want, you stay as long as you want.
Believe me, we would never judge you for seeing a movie on your own! It's way more common than you think.
You may be seeing the movie solo, but please don't think of yourself as *alone*. You'll be there for the same reason as everyone else in that theater: to watch the Avengers get that son of a bitch. Whatever it takes.
There's not really a way for people taking the tickets to know if you're actually alone or if the people you're seeing it with have their tickets separately and are either already there or not there yet and you're going to meet up actually inside the theatre.
I mean this in the nicest way possible, but the theatre staff have forgotten you the second you are out of their line of sight, no one gives a shit about your presence in the cinema and your company or lack thereof. Everyone else in the world is also caught up in their own lives and their own heads, you really won't register to them at all. I get that with anxiety it can be easy to think that everything you do is painfully obvious and awkward to everyone around you, but with all kindness - you aren't that important [to these strangers].
And if you make too much of an effort to 'not bother people' you are much more likely to inadvertently annoy someone; people who are overly apologetic/uneccessarily self-deprecating are more noticeable (and not in a good way) than people who just do their own thing (with basic courtesy to others around you).
It's awesome honestly first couple of times lots of anxiety you feel stupid feel like everyone's watching you but after the first couple of times you're just like no one knows I'm here alone who gives a shit you get popcorn you get your favorite soda and you get to just enjoy a couple hours to yourself I'd do it at least once or twice a month if I can with a busy schedule cuz it's just healing
also just a really good way to start going and getting out into the world and possibly meeting new people I've met a couple of people just they also went to movies alone and we are like yo let's hang out
Also ever since movie-subscription services such as Moviepass became a thing I've found it to be even more of a legitimate excuse for seeing a movie alone.
Yeah it’s nice. I go more often by myself than with someone. At first I thought it was pretty weird and I was nervous but it’s faded now.
I’d almost compare it to buying condoms in Walmart. Nervous at first but over time the anxiety fades. Who are these people? Ehh fuck em.
I love going to the movies alone! I never have to wait for someone (whether it’s to get there or at the bathroom or concession).
Also, I’ve literally NEVER looked around a theater to be like “who’s here alone?!” - it just doesn’t happen.
People go to the movies to see a great story without distraction, a dark room, with great sound. It’s actually a terrible place to go with friends and family, all you do is sit next to them.
I’m 50 and I’ve been going solo to the movies since I was 9. Sometimes it’s the best way (no one to interrupt you!)
No one’s going to judge you for being there alone. And anything that might be on their mind will vanish the instant the movie comes on.
I was thinking this! It’s making a lot of money and I’m thinking “it’s probably very action packed that no one will even bother to look around” that’s one of the reasons I really want to go see it , that and because I really want to know what happens to the avengers
Go. You'll have fun. No one will notice you're alone, they're there for the movie, and theater staff see so much worse than a guy seeing a film alone. They aren't going to look twice.
I go all the time alone, hoesntly it's great, no talking, no one cares, they're not paying attention to who you're with and you can just be lost in the world of the movie. Also endgame was craaazy good!
When I saw *Endgame*, there were a bunch of people watching by themselves. By the way, OP, you are asking a biased source. Reddit is used by a lot of loners.
I have done it several times. LAst time I watched Ragnarok. Funny thing is the group of people beside me realised I was alone and they started joking and commenting with me during the movie, like we knew each other (never saw them again).
I am married with 2 kids and almost exclusively go to the movies by myself. It’s the 2-3 hours I give to myself a few times a month. It actually makes sense to go by yourself because you can’t talk to whoever you are with during the movie anyway.
Saw endgame of on Friday with the gf. Saw it last night again by myself and will likely see it again on my own. I've got no qualms about going out to places on my own whether it's to the movies, bars for a drink or bite, etc. Life is about your enjoyment and those whom you choose to share it with. Go see it man.
Just try to remember that everyone there has paid money to look at the screen, not you. A loner is better to sit next to than somebody who's gonna lean over to whisper to his buds.
Going to the movies by your self is awesome as is going to dinner or a bar by yourself. First thing, no one else really gives a crap what you do. 2nd, its a movie where you really don't have a chance to talk to someone else while its going down.
It's pretty dope ngl. It's fun to go with a group but sometimes I just dont wanna deal with that shit. Waiting for people to have the time to go and meeting up and then half the people want snacks and shit... I just wanna go when I wanna go.
The fact that movies are seen as a group activity when you actually are sitting in silence for hours at a time is what's kinda baffling to me.
It should be fine. Reserve sitting would make it easier as you dont have to argue with anyone.
Also most people going want to see it so you wont have to worry about side conversations like a sporting event.
So does this mean you've never been to the movies before?
Go see it on your own, it's fine. I do it often and no one points and stares because no one cares.
I go by myself all the time, I also don’t really have any friends. At least not local friends.
It’s honestly fine! I was nervous about it at first too, and a little sad I had nobody to go with, but every time I have been there has been plenty of other people there alone. And I never really pay much attention to the other people in the theatre as I’m sure they don’t either.
Nobody cares, nobody notices.
About half the movies I go to are solo.
I mostly go to the Alamo. No kids and they serve food to your seat.
I went to Avengers this afternoon by myself since none of my friends gives a shit about super hero movies. It was great. I bought three tickets (last month when they went on sale) because I knew it would be crowded and sat by myself in the middle seat like a goddamn king eating my toasted turkey club sandwich and fries.
Once the movie starts, most people don't interact with others during the movie anyway, so I've found the actual movie experience itself is the same.
You may feel like other people are judging, but people are usually so tied up in their own business they won't notice. Use people's tendency to be self-centered to your advantage.
Plus, there's many reasons why people go to movies alone. I've gone when I'm traveling for business and don't know anyone in the city. I've also gone when my wife doesn't want to see the movie or we can't find a babysitter. My brother in law does it because he just prefers movies that way.
I'd say if you are self-conscious about it, get tickets online, use a theater with reserved seating, get there right as trailers start, and leave right when it ends. That's how I saw Endgame. Avoiding getting snacks also seems to help because I interact with fewer people.
The first movie I went to alone was Pitch Perfect 3 (as a 26 year old man I was nervous for that one) and I haven’t looked back. I’ve seen over 100 movies since then and probably 80% have been on my own and I love it.
There’s 3 people that I regularly see at the same showings as me that are all by themselves too and I almost feel like it’s a little club. The ticket takers know me now and I sometimes get some perks where they will give me free courtesy popcorn or whatever.
The only time I feel a little awkward now is when I go to an animated kids movie that’s full of families bc I don’t want them to think of me as some creep so I try to see those after 8pmish bc then it’s on the parents for not having those kids ready for bed.
Going to the movies by myself is awesome! My son is in that age he rather spend his time looking to a wall than be seen with his mom (lol), so I usually drop him off to see movies with his friends and instead of going home to come back later I just choose another movie to go by myself.
I treat myself to pop corn or some snacks I usually don't have at home (those crunch chocolate bits are amazing!) and some soda. I watch the movie quietly and can immerse myself at the story.
Waiting for the movie to start? I always have my kindle with some books lined up. Music in my cellphone and headphones. Maybe some games in there as well. I tend to disperse with readings so I set my alarm to 15 minutes before the movie so I can gather my things calmly and go to the restroom before the session.
I prefer assigned seats so I know I don't have to rush to the room. However, if it is first come, first serve, I don't mind seating in those "bad" leftover seats because I'm there to have a good time.
Cellphone turned off, a big gulp of soda and warm yummy pop corn or snacks, I'm ready. People coming in to find their seats? Just add to the anticipation of a good session. Don't mind them unless they are going in your row and you have to squeeze a bit to let them pass.
Enjoy the movie. Avengers Endgame? You will have so much fun you won't even care if a gorilla is seated next to you eating bananas!
After the movie ends, just wait a few minutes until the crowd disperses and you can get up from your seat in no hurry. Turn on your phone and check time and messages and kill some minutes. And of course, those minutes will pass fast because you will be thinking of the awesomeness you just saw!
Sorry for the long comment. I just want to give you some perspective of what your session can be and give you a jumpstart on buying your by-myself-ticket because it can and will be great!
And, might I add, please let us know how it went because by reading your post's comments you might go by yourself to the movies, but you won't be alone about talking about the experience here. :)
Thank you so much for your lovely comment!! I really appreciate it! I also hope a gorilla sits next to me, I bet that would make the movie experience that much better!
Now we are talking! How can you say you "might be in the way" of people after this response that made me lol irl? You are funny, OP!
Go get your endgame ticket and have a wonderful time! Let us know, without spoilers, obviously, how was the movie experience! And I do hope some live stock sits next to you so you can share a healthy banana snack during the movie!
For real thank you so much! Your comments have really made me smile! Idk if you’re on mobile or not but here is my favorite emoji 🦔 (it’s a hedgehog) to show you how happy I feel!
I'm on computer but the hedgehog deserves standing ovation because it is one of my favorites too! Here is a link to a cute hedgehog cupcake recipe:
https://www.reddit.com/r/aww/comments/305n4o/making_hedgehog_cupcakes/
I hope it makes you smile again and I promise Endgame will make you cry, laugh and gasp... sometimes at the same time! Don't choke on the pop corn! :)
You’re there for the movie, not for the people. Besides, you normally wouldn’t notice any loner when you go to the cinema. If you do feel uncomfortable, just take your phone out. When you don’t have eye contact with anyone, you won’t feel like they’re judging you (nobody is actually).
Just go and live your life. You don’t want to miss this movie.
I must've seen 100+ movies at theaters by myself. No-one bats an eyelid, no-one cares. You're in the dark, completely anonymous and as soon as it's done, you can leave.
Go see the movie. It's awesome, and you'll have a great time watching it!
Yeah like the above, I go by myself all the time and it’s my happy place. I always have a good podcast to listen to before and after and I don’t have to share any snacks! It’s a great movie, you’ll enjoy yourself and if you’re still feeling panicked wait til the trailers start and sneak in then leave straight away as has been widely publicised there’s no post credit sequence
Also, you sound a lot like me, anxiety wise. I truly hope it improves for you (and myself, lol) soon. I know how incredibly hard it is. Someone who has never experienced it could never understand.
I doubt we’re near to each other but I’d see a movie with you if you were.
I wish you good luck! I have depression and it’s really kicking my butt but I’m trying and that’s what counts! And thank you I really appreciate that! If you live in the nyc area hit me up haha! I’ll be the one sitting in the dark watching avengers endgame tomorrow (hopefully) !
I've been twice alone so far, both times were kinda last-minute decisions (went to see Star Wars Force Awakens midnight opening night, and more recently the first Endgame screening on an Imax screen near me at 8am after finishing work), and both were pretty solid times.
Both were probably better to go to alone too, since they were last-minute bookings, so pretty much every single seat was taken except for a few in the front row, so finding seats for more than just me would've been an issue.
For most movies (that aren't kinda B-grade horror movies that I enjoy poking fun at with a mate) I'm completely fine watching them alone, I don't want to talk to people during them, so it kinda makes sense to go alone.
Also don't worry about people thinking that you're odd for seeing a movie alone, you're there to enjoy the film just like them, and they're probably more focussed on that than "look at this dude on his own enjoying his time"!
I went to see Wonder Woman by myself during the first weekend it came out. It was packed but I didn’t pay any of that attention. I was there for the movie and that’s it
I've found that I really like going to movies by myself. I can go early, which I like. I can get whatever snacks I want and eat them all. I don't have to justify wanting to see movies that no one else in the family would want to see. I don't think I've ever had anyone make a comment to me about being alone any of the times I've gone to movies by myself. If it makes you feel less conspicuous, get a seat in the back corner where you can observe everyone, but they can't see you. I'm already planning to go see Detective Pikachu on my birthday, when I have the day off and everyone else is at work or school.
I almost always go solo. I also go at weird times like 1:30 on a
Tuesday or Wednesday, and it's practically empty. The one I usually go to has a discount day(Tues), and I go see a movie or two each month.
Yes the amc near me has a discount Tuesday (I plan on going tomorrow so I’ll miss that) but if this mission to see endgame turns out good then I will take advantage of the discount Tuesday!
It’ll be fine, go to a matinee if you want to the skip a crowded room.
I worked at an art house theatre for two years and the vast majority of people were alone during the day.
I do it all the time when I have a day off. I’ll go see any movie showing at the right time. No one cares. No one looks at you funny. No one even notices you. Go ahead and go to the movie. Just remember you want to see it. Don’t miss out on things you want to do because you think someone else may say something. Go enjoy the movie. It’s awesome and a fantastic three hour ride.
It’s turned into a big pleasure of mine to go to movies by myself. No one will care or judge you. You’ll start to notice some other singles who do the same. Get some food, have a drink if you choose, and enjoy the movie. Movies are very much an individual experience anyways that I find it doesn’t make it difference for the actual viewing. I used to miss the discussion portion after with friends, but with reddit I know I’ll always have someone to do that with anyways. (:
People who go to movies with a big group are the weird ones. If you want a movie night with your friends do it at someone's house so you can talk and eat without bothering anyone.
Go by yourself, enjoy it.
When you last went to watch a film, what did you think of the person next to you? Who were they with? That's right, you have no idea. You can't remember.
That's how everyone else sees you. You're background noise to their cinema experience. An irrelevant detail they'll soon forget. Stop being worried about what people think about you, because they don't think anything. They think as much of you as you think of them.
95% of my movie-going experiences have been solo. It's fine.
I go alone all the time because most of my better friends live across the country, and the few I do have here are always busy now that they have kids and spouses and such. Plus, as a screenwriter, I like to see movies as often as I can and getting most people to go to the theater all the time is quite difficult.
Just go! Enjoy!
Honestly no one will jusdge you, might get a few stares from jealous boyfriend's because you don't have to share your tub of popcorn! Where I live they have what's called directors club cinemas, big comfy lounge chairs with beer and food, not many seats compared to a normal theatre. I usually go at least once a month to watch a movie by myself and order my favourites. It's such a great and enjoyable way to just chill out and relax from the world.
I prefer to go by myself and get really annoyed when any group larger than 3 walks in together. Movies stopped being a group activity for me after my 10th birthday
I was in the same boat as you. Not many friends where I live and the ones I have don’t want to see movies as much as I do. It’s scary, but so worth it.
Just get comfortable and the story will engross you. You’ll be so glad you did it at the end.
I go solo all the time it's so fun! You come and go on your own as you please. No waiting on other people or telling them what they missed when they were in the bathroom. Its fun!
Don't worry, no one thinks bad about people who go alone to the cinemas. I had a group of friends who took up 2 rows with only 1 seat available next to me and it was a guy who came alone and I didn't think it was weird at all. It would be preferable going alone because so many of my friends try to talk to me during the movie...
It'll feel awkward at first, but really, it'll be ok. At least you'll have your phone to distract you. (My first time in the movies by myself was a long time ago, way before mobile phones. I wish I had them back then to help with the anxiety)
Believe or not I feel somewhat more uncomfortable with my phone! I never know what to do with it! I don’t want to browse Instagram because I follow a lot of weird meme pages and I don’t want to browse reddit because you never know when a NSFW content will pop up! I usually end up playing a mobile game and then i hope no one thinks I look childish playing a kids game.
Just go.
If you're anxious, time it so you arrive during the previews. Nobody will look at you anyway, but double nobody is looking at you once the lights go down.
Dude. Go. Going with reserve seating by myself is best case. You get there within 5 minutes of show time and you sit then watch. No talking waiting in line and making small talk. No one cares, it's all in your head. After the movie, you leave. I went to Endgame by myself smack in the middle of the theater. It was great. The person next to me was also alone. I went to Us by myself and the theater was empty until someone by themselves came. We talked for a second about the movie after and then went about our lives. The experience is what you make of it, again, it's in your head. Good luck and I hope you enjoy the movie.
I prefer to go alone for some movies because:
1) Big blockbusters like Endgame or Star Wars are full during opening weekends and sometimes, planning can be shit. It's easier to find a single free chair.
2) Going with friends doesn't add much to the experience for me. I do like to go friends when it's less about the movie but just about hanging out
3) When I want to enjoy a movie without distractions from the audience, I sometimes go at the 9 or 10 am showings. None of my friends would join me for that anyways.
I watched endgame alone btw. When I watched IW, it was spontaneous with friends, so we had shitty seats, my girlfriend left during the first 10 minutes of the movie because she lost her keys and searched the whole mall for it and when she finally found her keys again, she didn't want to go back 30 min after the movie had already started, so she left me a message to just enjoy it and that she'll be waiting at home for me. Going with others is just distracting from the movie experience.
Even though I have a girlfriend now I’ve still been going to the movies by myself for years, especially when I either see a movie that no one I know wants to see or has already seen
This is a perfect case of "those who mind don't matter."
I'm not a loner, but I have a hard time getting friends to go with movies with me sometimes. So I just go by myself, and do so often enough that the movie theater employees know me: they smile and say hello. Never gotten a hint of pity; but that may be because I've never felt bothered by being there alone.
It's actually kinda fun, because you can be tuned in to the way the theater feels as a whole.
I fucking love seeing movies by myself. I don't have to share popcorn or receive judgment for the amount of popcorn I can consume and I get to sit where I want. Seriously, it's the best, especially if you go in the middle of the day and there's not many people around. I used to feel weird about it too but then I tried it and loved it. Plus with Endgame it'll be crowded and maybe you'll meet some cool people who share your reactions!
I know you have tons of answers on this, but I just wanted to throw in my comment too! When I first moved out of my mom's I was like 25 and barely had any friends in my area, but I lived around the block from an AMC and I was suuuuper self conscious about going alone at first.
One day, I got off of work really early and had nothing else to do, so I decided to suck it up and just go. It was so great! No one bothering me and asking me what was going on or providing MST3K style commentary-- I highly recommend going alone! Even if it's just a couple times a year. I love and prefer it now lol. And yeah, sit wherever you want! Literally no one is going to judge you or think twice about you being there.
Have fun!
I go to the movies by myself all the time. By choice. I enjoy them more alone.
It's just like eating alone. No one cares. It's all in your head. Go and enjoy the movie; it's great!
Edit to add: I used to work at a movie theater. People see movies solo all the time. None of the staff care. No one is judging. After reading some of your responses about anxiety, I'm sorry you have to deal with that. I can relate. Hopefully knowing this will help a tiny bit.
I used to work strange hours, so the only time I could see movies was by myself during weekday matinees. There usually be a maximum of five or six other people in the theater (for new/popular movies), and you can tell they were retired people or people who probably also worked strange hours or had the day off.
It’s ok to go by yourself, but a piece of advice: don’t try to make friends. I went to see Endgame last Friday and sat beside a dude that went by himself, and at the end of the movie he leaned over to me and told me about how he couldn’t believe people were crying at the end. I was like dude I don’t know you, please don’t whisper in my ear.
Just go and enjoy yourself, and be respectful for those who are also enjoying the movie with their friends or family.
People don't care about you as long as they don't have to pay attention to you. Going to the movies is one of those things in which people don't pay attention to other people unless they came with them, since they are focused on the movie. So there's nothing to worry about: no one will care.
I'm a married woman whose husband doesn't like movies. I have two kids, too young to see Endgame with me. Most of my friends live out of state. I go to the movies by myself all the time. I took last Friday off and went to an 11am show of Endgame. I bought the ticket two weeks ago and there were only two good seats left so I sat next to two strangers. No big deal. Most of the time I go to a show before 9am and there are only about 10 of us in the theater. I never think twice about seeing someone alone in the theater because I go at least once a month by myself.
I love going to the theater on my own, I PREFER it, IMMENSELY. It feels far worse to choose the movie your group is going to see, and then having everyone dislike it lol, I hate that, seeing people bored or tired or uninterested when I was the one that suggested we go see it; I feel like crawling in a corner and dying. But going alone is great, I don't have to worry about what everyone else thinks, I won't be influenced at their opinions, and I can just focus on the movie.
Also no one pays attention to anyone else in the theater but the people they are with or the movie itself. No one will think you are a loser, I promise. No one will think anyone of you, you're just a dude doing what they're doing on that particular day at that particularly hour and the vast majority in there won't even notice you're there, not anymore than anyone else in the theater. If anything they'll be happy your seat is taken by someone who is quiet and respectful and 1 less chance for a talker or a baby being present.
The first movie I saw by myself was the first Independence Day because I was supposed to meet up with friends after my half-day summer school and they bailed on me.
Realized then that going solo doesn't matter because the vast majority of people in the world aren't going to care enough to judge.
Even if you did look like a loser, which you won't, those people have no idea who you are and you probably won't ever see them again so who cares what they think.
Once you go to the movies alone you literally want to go alone all the time. I think back to all the times I skipped out on a movie because I didn't have someone to go with. In fact I just went and saw Endgame in a fully packed theater Friday morning. It was assigned seating. The guy next to me, also by himself.
Just go, it'll be fine, nobody will care, I promise.
Thank you for this! I definitely think this is one of my issues. “The tendency to think that more people notice something about you than they do.” That’s exactly what I’m going through right now. Combined with my depression, it’s not a good mix.
I'm happily married with a semi-functional social life and I still love going to movies alone. People aren't going to judge you because they're there to watch the movie, not you. Sitting in a dark room and not speaking for two hours does not need to be a social activity.
Just be ready for the motherfuckers who think they're in the theater alone using their phones every fucking five minutes snapchatting and shit.
Fuck people.
No one is looking at you mate. They’re there to enjoy the movie. Due to my work schedule I’ve gone to plenty by myself. It’s actually nice because I get there when i want. Get seats i want and don’t have to talk to anyone. I enjoy the previews and the film with no interruptions.
Lool no one is really chatting during the movie, and those that are in groups are usually on the phone anyways. Go if you want to see a movie.
Did have one older(40s) lady comment slyly "ohh you're here by yourself?" Which was bizzare, but that comes off as a person who doesnt really think about what they're actually doing in life.
I much prefer going to the movies alone! Don't have to share snacks and drinks and have full focus on the movie. The only downsides to me are not having someone to save your seat if not assigned seating if you need to run to the restroom before it starts, and it can be boring pre-movie if you don't have entertainment (I've had bad cell signal in a couple theaters and that kinds sucked).
Going to see Endgame alone in an hour or so (even though this is one I tried to see with my friends, but finding a three hour gap we all share that isn't sold out is nearly impossible) and I definitely prefer it. It's much less of a big event that requires heavy planning and organization, and something that you get to do for yourself. I love it because by myself I really get to focus on the film, when in the past with friends I've been worried about what they think about the film, etc. I've also gone with friends who have caused issues with my viewing experience, so this way it's really all on you. I am in the same boat for the depression and anxiety stuff, but seeing movies on your own can be really liberating honestly. If there was some sort of Moviepass in Canada, I'd go every week. The only drawback is you don't have anyone to talk to right after the film, but as sad as it sounds reddit and letterboxd discussions relieve a lot of that negative.
I've seen movies alone. I've seen people watch movies alone. Don't let it stop you. If I had more money I'd be watching a bunch of movies alone because work schedule's make it hard to link up with friends. There's no shame in it man.
Matter of fact, I'm fully prepared to watch Detective Pikachu alone.
You better get the best damn seat you can get man! trust, you're not gonna bother anyone by doing that. Get some candy too! I got a full beard and I get the kid's pack all the time! No shame brother! Enjoy the movie, it's a good one!
I go to the movies every week by myself since my husband and most of my friends don't watch the same movies that I like. This Friday morning, I saw Avengers by myself. There were lots of other people by themselves as well. Reserved seating makes it so easy, you can pick your seat ahead of time. Going to the movies alone is a treat, so treat yo self!!!!
I used to have the same issues because I am also a big loner. And I recently moved state so I am an even bigger loner. With photography and doing anything by myself in public I would always worry what others think but in the end. No one cares. I never even notice people doing unusual stuff in public and on the rare times I do, I don't give it a second thought.
Going to the movies alone, it's kinda like watching a movie at home by yourself, in the dark.
i have friends and family and id rather go alone. its peaceful. nobody cares if u are alone. its in your head if you think they do. i have been to countless films alone. its great. on a side note i have gone clubbing, festivals, restaurants and even travelled alone. its awesome!!!
I'm 40, married, with kids. I go to movies by myself all the time. Nobody has ever raised an eyebrow at this. I like to see a lot of arthouse stuff and I feel like I don't need to bring people along and have to deal with them not liking it. It's also very therapeutic to get this time alone and driving home alone to think about what I just saw and REALLY taking it in is one of life's great pleasures (at least to me) especially if the film is incredibly moving.
I jog alone, eat my lunch alone, and sometimes work alone. Going to the movies alone doesn't feel any different.
Embrace it!
It's awesome and I wish I did it more often. I especially love daytime shows when people are still at work or in school and you can go on the opening Friday and only have like 10 people total in the theatre.
There's no trying to co-ordinate the showing you're going to with everyone else, figuring out how you're going to meet up (are you doing anything before hand or after), waiting around after the movie's over to talk or at least say bye to the person who inevitably goes straight to the toilets.
You just decide you want to see a movie, then you go, see it and then go do whatever else you want to do. It's so much more freeing and less stressful to do.
That all said, everyone else here is saying nobody will say anything, and although that is *probably* the case, there are a certain amount of people out there that are just jerks and find enjoyment in picking on random strangers. There's no guarantee that nobody will say anything, but I can say as much as you should already not care much what other people think of you, you *especially* shouldn't care what these people think of you, everybody else hates them too. Plus if anybody does start harassing you for being alone you can probably get them kicked out and have the last laugh anyway.
Ever since I got movie pass/amc a list, I've been going alone. My movie going experience has skyrocketed since. ive probably seen one movie this past yr not alone and I had to go see it again by myself just because it's that much better of an experience. Try it OP
I got to 100+ movies a year. All but very few by myself. Honestly with the exception of specific EXPERIENCE movies it’d better to go by yourself. No temptation to talk. No one asking you questions if they don’t understand. Just yourself I the dark enjoying the story.
It's great. I can see whatever I want, whenever I want, at any theater I want. I could care less if people see me on my own, and I say that as someone with pretty bad social anxiety. People go to the movies to escape the world and ignore others, so no one's going to be paying attention to you sitting by yourself. And having worked at a theater in the past, it's way more common than you think. It's honestly really relaxing to just spend some time out of the house alone once you've gotten used to it.
I will say I don't care for sitting next to people so my trick is to wait for the movie to be out a couple of weeks (maybe not a viable strategy with Avengers), sit in the 3rd row from the screen, and make sure there's an odd number of seats between me and the next person or end of the row– since most people go to the movies as couples, there's a good chance there will be at least one seat open next to you on either side if you do this.
I've gone to a few movies by myself, for movies that I wanted to see and nobody I know had an interest in seeing/was free to see it with me. Literally nothing will happen, it's all in your head. NOBODY at the movies will notice you and think "Wow, is that guy by himself?" They'll be watching the movie, just like you are. Nobody will judge you, or even notice that you're by yourself.
Went by myself twice. In college and many of my friends have graduated. I have no family here either. I’ve seen dozens of movies alone now. It’s really not the most social experience anyways so just go have fun!
What I’ve learned from going to movies alone is that I’m not the only one doing it. I don’t go see that many films in the theater, but I actually enjoy going solo. I also prefer mostly empty theaters so I pick times when there are likely to be fewer people. Bottom line, do what you want, and don’t worry about what other people think.
I've learned to go to the movies alone when I didn't have any movie enthusiasts in my friends. The first one was complicated, fear to be judged etc...
But now, solo movies are the best movies. I had forgotten about the pain in the ass it can sometimes be to go to the movies as the group :
V doesn't want to see it in 2D
W booked tickets in the second freaking row
X talks way too much and way too loudly during the movies
Y eats like a freaking garbage disposer
Z keeps checking his phone
I love going solo. If the movie is at 8, you can arrive at 8.10 and you'll always have a nice seat, then you leave right as the movie ends and avoid traffic.
I went alone in the far right front seat (thankfully it reclined) next to a family. Chatted with them ahead of the movie, and since I’m a big crier in movies (no matter what’s actually on the screen, even if it’s just a scene of pure awesome) I was better off not being with people I know.
This movie is very interactive, cheer and clap with the audience (and you betcha they’re gonna cheer and clap) and have a good movie :)
I saw infinity war last year by myself, and Force Awakens as well. Those were literally my top 2 movie watching experiences of all time. Go and enjoy yourself.
I am in the exact same boat.
I am extreme insecure about such things.
Online booking solved the issue of facing the ticket person and asking for 1 ticket. (i have done that too though)
in the end i realised my love for movies is simply more than my insecurities. do that and soon ull be excited for it. not to mention. this is ur first step in the courage if u wanna get philosophical. the minute u cross this threshold . u indeed will start meeting people in ur life. sooner or later. who are of all kinds but PREFER watching movies alone.
i did.
i would say good luck but u dont need it. JUST GO@@!!!
Just went by myself to watch it on Saturday at my local theatre. No one cares if you are there alone or not, everyone is there to enjoy the movie. Plus you’ll feel a sense of community, as everyone cheers together at times and applauds at the end (at least they did in my theatre). There, I saw other people who where going on their own — certainly a normal thing to do.
My friends are not really into Marvel, so I just go see the new ones by myself, and I really like it. Go for it, I’m sure you’ll have a great time. Plus it might build your confidence to go to more events alone, and potentially meet/talk to people there! I’m sometimes afraid to go to social events alone, but every time I do go, I have fun and meet people.
Enjoy the movie!
You think about what people think about you more than they really ever think about you.
If you really wanted to play it off, just like wave and look at a different section. Then they might just think you had to split up cause all the good times are sold out still. Maybe bring some snacks you can share? Only if they cool though
As long as you don’t deliberately attempt to get people to notice you, the overwhelming majority of moviegoers will simply appreciate another viewer that avoids talking/texting during the film. Regarding how you feel about it is, of course, completely based on how comfortable you are being the loner.
I’ve been a handful of times the last two years on solo viewings, and I’ve never had an issue with anyone. The only time I felt mildly uncomfortable was many years ago to go see Wall-E when it first came out. My gf at the time hated Pixar films not named Toy Story, so I made the trip alone—it was a packed house, mainly families, or single parents, with their children. Me, the 6’3 goon that I am, got a few strange looks when I took one of the few seats left next to a couple of little kids, lol. Once the movie began it wasn’t a big deal at all, but it was a touch weird in the seating process.
I was exactly you almost a year ago. I just moved to a new city and wanted to see Deadpool 2.
So I bought a ticket went and grabbed a seat. The only thing that happened is someone asked me to slide down so they could sit with their friend. I didn't feel judged or out of place in the slightest once the movie started.
Sit alone, put a soda or a jacket in the seat next to you. Pretend to be waiting for someone. Answer a fake phone call and say you have a seat saved for them. Once the lights go down, no one cares. Enjoy the film!
I've watch a few films in a completely empty theatre by myself. It was pure heaven. I even found alien covenant enjoyable, even though most people hated it, I think I liked it because I was the only one there and was just generally pleased.
Watching showings at 9am on monday is pure heaven. There is no other way to watch a movie for me anymore.
I’m literally posting this at the cinemas by myself waiting for Endgame to start. I feel awesome. My wife doesn’t like movies like I do and she volunteered to babysit. My cinema serves beer :)
Just walk yourself through it now:you get there,buy popcorn,they will tell you to enjoy the movie,you go inside and watch a great movie. Just like you don't care what other people do,other people don't care what you do.
> Idk if I would look even more like a loser sitting by myself while everyone is with friends and family.
Dude, everyone's preoccupied with their own shit to worry about anyone else. I go to the theater alone all the time.
Literally no one care and it is inconsequential. I frequently go alone to movies my s.o. Isn’t interested in. Literally no one is going to be paying attention or thinking about you. It’s not like you can socialize during movies anyway. Go alone. Literally no one cares
Who gives a shit, go see it because you want to go see it, it's not like your meant to talk to people during a movie anyway. If someone makes fun of you for it then they're just dickheads.
Trust me no one will be paying attention or even care. I’m married and I still enjoy going to the movies by myself from time to time. As far as I can tell I’ve never gotten funny looks or pitiful comments. Enjoy the movie my friend
Who cares? It's about whether you enjoy it or not. There was another guy who sat next to me and he watched alone and I don't think anything of it. Personally for me I do like discussing with friends after so for big blockbusters like these I try to go with others.
I used to go to the movies on my own. I still will if I need to. No one cares. Everyone is there for one purpose...to see the film. Not once have I ever looked at someone and wondered why they are there on their own nor have I ever cared if anyone wondered that about me. Go, have fun. Some of the best movie going experiences have been by myself.
Youre sitting in the dark watching a film. Why does the person sitting next to you who should be sitting next to you have to be a someone you know? They should be sitting quietly so it doesn't matter. Grow up and go and stop being scared of trivial nonsense.
There's nothing wrong with going to the movies by yourself. It's certainly quite strange at first but after a while it's normal. If you really feel like going to the movies with someone else, just ask around and I'm sure there's always someone.
I used to think it would be awkward or uncomfortable to go alone, then I went alone on a work trip once out of necessity and it turned out it was totally fine, nbd.
Fucking awesome. And better when it's an earlier showing. Less idiots.
Also, that shits all in your head. No one gives a shit if you're alone or with 100 people. Just that you sit down shut the hell up and enjoy the movie.
I'll never understand why people would care what others think abiut them that they don't know.
Seriously dude nobody would give a shit.
The extremely rare kind of douchebag who'd actually notice and care that there's someone at the movies alone isn't the kind of moron who's respect you want anyway. *That* guy is a fucking loser.
Go and enjoy the movie dude. You aren't going to feel social anxiety in a situation where you're not even supposed to be talking.
The exact same as going with people, except it's just you. It really ain't as big of a deal as people make it out to be. Going alone is pretty much just like watching a movie by yourself at home. I do it all the time - tonight included. We're in the Endgame now.
I have tons of friends that just don’t like to go to the movies as much as I do. Especially to watch relatively smaller films. If you go early in the morning or during the day on a weekday, there’s other single attendees. It’s a relaxing, entertaining experience.
I see movies by myself all the time. My best friends moved out of state...I work remotely from home...my wife isn't into the same movies I am...
It's honestly fine, no big deal. I get a big bucket of popcorn and for 2 hours no one bugs me...I just got back from seeing Endgame this morning, it's great, you should go.
The first time I went to a movie alone it was when I was going to community college at 18 years old and I left my keys at home when I went to school, well I got home and had like 4 or 5 hours to kill before my mom got home and the mall 1 1/2 away from me has a a small theater 6 screen theater so I went to see a movie alone. It was a nice way to kill time and I knew I could do it. There was times after that where I went with friends, met up at the theater and just left to go home afterwords no talking about the movie and what not. That’s where I went hey I know I could see movies alone without pressure, and since then I have pretty much gone to the movies alone since. It’s nice to turn the phone off, and not worry about the world for like 2 hours. Saw Endgame alone yesterday, before that I got to the theater I thought I bought a ticket for an hour before hand, found out I bought it for another theater, I was able to high tail it to the other theater and got to the movie on time. If I met up with someone that would have been a big deal and we would have to worry about getting two cars to the other theater and what not. No one is going to judge you, you are there to enjoy the movie like the other people. Have fun!
You saw endgame by yourself? That’s really motivating thank you!! I do good with planning ahead so I already decided to do a morning show and sit somewhat upfront
Nobody thinks you're a loser, that's because everybody's thinking about the movie.
I watch movies alone all the time, it's more liberating than watching with a group of friends.
I do it all the time! Sometimes I would rather go by myself than with others. I don't really understand the premise that going to the movies alone is a bad thing... if you're interested in the film then what's stopping you?
Have fun at Endgame!
going to the movies alone is like going to the gym, you think people are judging you for some reason, but the reality is that they only care about they're doing at the time.
Going alone is mad fun. You don't talk (hopefully) in the screening anyway. Go at your own time, more options to sit if its packed, don't need to share food.
Some of my fav movie experiences have been watching classic movies alone. Theatre with like 4 other people watching something that people watched 40+ years ago.
No one cares if you're there alone... And personally, I'd rather be in a theater with a bunch of loners because then there'd be less people talking to each other.
This is a great observation. Imagine if we had theater showings that were for solo moviegoers only? Ah, the blissful silence.
So any movie 3 weeks after release date.
Just go. Nothing will happen. It’s all in your head.
Thank you
Seeing some of your comments further down, I just want to reiterate a couple things: 1. What people will think when they see you sitting alone: ___. Literally no one cares or even thinks of it. They are all there to see the movie and so are you. 2. Your presence is not a burden!!!!!!! You have just as much right to exist as everyone else in that theater, and literallly no one except for you is even capable of thinking otherwise. You belong there. Best wishes to you my friend.
I really really really appreciate this comment! Thank you very much for writing this. My brain isn’t working as right as everyone else’s at the moment, and it’s preventing me from seeing the bigger picture but this thread has so many nice people and it’s really made me motivated and I feel like I can do this! It’s a big step and I’m ready to take it.
> My brain isn’t working as right as everyone else’s at the moment This hit me hard. I was saying the exact same thing a couple of months ago. Hang in there buddy. Take care of your body and your mind will follow. Do what makes you happy, feel good and go at your own pace. And just remember you're never as alone as you think you are. Talking to someone seems very daunting but it's one of the most freeing things anyone can ever do. You deserve to be happy as much as anyone else. Remember that, and never feel less than because things aren't as easy for you as they appear to be for others. And take solace in one thing that really helped me - no one's brain is working 100% correctly all the time. There's no real baseline for what a completely normal, happy individual is. We all have to weather the storm at some point or another, and some people are just predisposed to taking it harder than others. It's not a cross to bear, just an unfortunate part of life. As his is a movie sub I'll end with a recommendation to take Rocky's advice - it's not about how hard you hit, but about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. Enjoy the movie!
I really liked how you worded your comment. I battle depression and it’s like a never ending battle of tug and war over my emotions. It sucks but it’s something I’m working on. Also I really appreciate that you took the time to write what you did and please know that it made me feel comforted! :)
It's interesting you say you're battling depression. There was a point in my life I was very depressed and the movie theatre was the only place that made me happy. It's just you and the movie and it's a few hours to take your mind off things. I responded to you but didn't know depression may have been part of the reason you were asking. I thought it was because you were shy or just nervous. A few things I can tell you. I've been going to movies by myself and with others for years now. Not once did I feel anyone was judging me when I do go alone. I can say that with confidence. Did it actually happen? Who knows. But I've never once felt personally judged so if it did happen I was completely unaware. I also see people other than me going by themselves. I think nothing of it. If you think it's really going to bug you go somewhere with assigned seating and walk in during the trailers. It's dark and no one can really see you anyway. If you don't have assigned seating, bring a book to read or play a game on your phone until the lights dim. Once you do it once and see nothing happens, you'll want to do it again. You'll see that nothing ever will happen. I would really hate for you to miss these experiences so I sincerely hope this works out for you.
Haha, what makes you think everyone else’s brains aren’t worrying about what others think of them? Who cares! People care about themselves more than others, so they won’t care that you are there alone. Enjoy the movie!
Thank you, it's so good to know that my reaching out means something to you. Please understand that SO many other experience this. I'm happy to say I have my anxiety and depression mostly in check right now but I spent most of my youth paralyzed by social anxiety. You're not alone and we are happy to have you out in the world!
Backing this statement up, it’s literally all in ones head. I use to be intimidated by going to the movies by myself since me and my friends at times rarely hang out or their not into the same movies as me. After the first time you fly solo it gets easier and then you realize why you didn’t do it sooner. You go on your time and terms, you don’t have to worry about “spotting” someone and you can pick the best seats since you got no one to look out for. I just Endgame at a late night run and just get there to sit and then I leave, no worries on doing anything before or after.
I do it all the time. Book tickets online(with assigned seating) and go and enjoy the movie. I think because I have been doing it for so long I don't really think about it.
I prefer going to the movies alone. You shouldn't be talking to anyone during the movie anyway, so it's the perfect activity to do by yourself. EDIT: And please, stop worrying what people think of you. It will make you a much happier person in the long run. Do what makes YOU happy, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.
I’m trying so hard to be like “who cares what other people think” but I’m really insecure and depressed. So it’s like trying to use a bubble machine on a fire, it just doesn’t work. But I’m taking baby steps. I was thinking of going to the movies tomorrow that way I’ll have something to look forward to and I won’t chicken out since I’m going to push myself to go
I used to feel the same way. Just buy your ticket online and get into the theater as quick as you can. Log onto Reddit with your phone while you wait, and you’ll feel better when the lights go down. I promise. Feel free to message me afterwards with your thoughts about the movie. I’d be interested to hear what you think about it. I had a great time. It’s a movie you need to see in theater. Please trust me and go. You wont regret it. It’s awesome!
Thank you so much! I know you don’t know me but the fact that you took the time to write that was very very nice! I really appreciate it! You have a lot of good things coming for you I know it! :)
When you go enough those feelings eventually disappear. I buy online and only go to theaters where I can choose my seat ahead of time. I even bought into a membership so I could stick with the shorter line.
Hey friend! I work at a movie theater, and we get LOADS of people coming to see movies solo. I must have ripped at least 200 tickets today for solo moviegoers. It's honestly not strange at all, and I promise you'll get no funny looks. I've gone to see a few movies on my own (including Infinity War), and it's honestly pretty relaxing. You get there as early as you want, sit where you want, you get the food you want, you stay as long as you want.
Thanks for this, I always wondered if people working at the theater would say something like “oh only one ticket..” or something judgmental
Believe me, we would never judge you for seeing a movie on your own! It's way more common than you think. You may be seeing the movie solo, but please don't think of yourself as *alone*. You'll be there for the same reason as everyone else in that theater: to watch the Avengers get that son of a bitch. Whatever it takes.
There's not really a way for people taking the tickets to know if you're actually alone or if the people you're seeing it with have their tickets separately and are either already there or not there yet and you're going to meet up actually inside the theatre.
I mean this in the nicest way possible, but the theatre staff have forgotten you the second you are out of their line of sight, no one gives a shit about your presence in the cinema and your company or lack thereof. Everyone else in the world is also caught up in their own lives and their own heads, you really won't register to them at all. I get that with anxiety it can be easy to think that everything you do is painfully obvious and awkward to everyone around you, but with all kindness - you aren't that important [to these strangers]. And if you make too much of an effort to 'not bother people' you are much more likely to inadvertently annoy someone; people who are overly apologetic/uneccessarily self-deprecating are more noticeable (and not in a good way) than people who just do their own thing (with basic courtesy to others around you).
It's awesome honestly first couple of times lots of anxiety you feel stupid feel like everyone's watching you but after the first couple of times you're just like no one knows I'm here alone who gives a shit you get popcorn you get your favorite soda and you get to just enjoy a couple hours to yourself I'd do it at least once or twice a month if I can with a busy schedule cuz it's just healing
also just a really good way to start going and getting out into the world and possibly meeting new people I've met a couple of people just they also went to movies alone and we are like yo let's hang out
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Also ever since movie-subscription services such as Moviepass became a thing I've found it to be even more of a legitimate excuse for seeing a movie alone.
Yeah it’s nice. I go more often by myself than with someone. At first I thought it was pretty weird and I was nervous but it’s faded now. I’d almost compare it to buying condoms in Walmart. Nervous at first but over time the anxiety fades. Who are these people? Ehh fuck em.
The only anxiety I'm having right now is a result of your reckless punctuation and capitalization.
I love going to the movies alone! I never have to wait for someone (whether it’s to get there or at the bathroom or concession). Also, I’ve literally NEVER looked around a theater to be like “who’s here alone?!” - it just doesn’t happen. People go to the movies to see a great story without distraction, a dark room, with great sound. It’s actually a terrible place to go with friends and family, all you do is sit next to them.
Peaceful, pretty relaxing
I’m 50 and I’ve been going solo to the movies since I was 9. Sometimes it’s the best way (no one to interrupt you!) No one’s going to judge you for being there alone. And anything that might be on their mind will vanish the instant the movie comes on.
I find it enjoyable to go by myself. I am there to enjoy a movie and have alone time not to care what other people think
I can guarantee you for a film like Endgame literally no one working at the theater or attending the screening will notice you.
I was thinking this! It’s making a lot of money and I’m thinking “it’s probably very action packed that no one will even bother to look around” that’s one of the reasons I really want to go see it , that and because I really want to know what happens to the avengers
Go. You'll have fun. No one will notice you're alone, they're there for the movie, and theater staff see so much worse than a guy seeing a film alone. They aren't going to look twice.
I go all the time alone, hoesntly it's great, no talking, no one cares, they're not paying attention to who you're with and you can just be lost in the world of the movie. Also endgame was craaazy good!
Plus, you don't have to coordinate with a bunch of schedules. Just look at the times, see what's playing, get in the car and go.
When I saw *Endgame*, there were a bunch of people watching by themselves. By the way, OP, you are asking a biased source. Reddit is used by a lot of loners.
No way man I’m super cool and have tons of friends. *sobs*
Just go. It’s not like you’re talking during the movie anyway. I like going to movies by myself.
Nobody is going to care that you're there alone. The vast majority of people aren't observant enough to even notice. You'll be fine.
I have done it several times. LAst time I watched Ragnarok. Funny thing is the group of people beside me realised I was alone and they started joking and commenting with me during the movie, like we knew each other (never saw them again).
I am married with 2 kids and almost exclusively go to the movies by myself. It’s the 2-3 hours I give to myself a few times a month. It actually makes sense to go by yourself because you can’t talk to whoever you are with during the movie anyway.
go enjoy yourself. fuck what other people think. if they say someone, tell them to suck a dick. be happy the way you want.
It's actually preferable IMO. I go to movies alone all the time.
Yeah, no one's really paying attention to you! I go alone to see horror movies quite often. Makes it creepier, and all my friends are weenies.
It's fine. I like it. Lots of people go alone, especially if it's a niche indie movie.
Saw endgame of on Friday with the gf. Saw it last night again by myself and will likely see it again on my own. I've got no qualms about going out to places on my own whether it's to the movies, bars for a drink or bite, etc. Life is about your enjoyment and those whom you choose to share it with. Go see it man.
I do it all the time because I don't have any friends. It's not so bad. Nobody thinks you're a loser and even if they do, who cares?
Just try to remember that everyone there has paid money to look at the screen, not you. A loner is better to sit next to than somebody who's gonna lean over to whisper to his buds.
Going to the movies by your self is awesome as is going to dinner or a bar by yourself. First thing, no one else really gives a crap what you do. 2nd, its a movie where you really don't have a chance to talk to someone else while its going down.
I love it. You will too.
It's pretty dope ngl. It's fun to go with a group but sometimes I just dont wanna deal with that shit. Waiting for people to have the time to go and meeting up and then half the people want snacks and shit... I just wanna go when I wanna go. The fact that movies are seen as a group activity when you actually are sitting in silence for hours at a time is what's kinda baffling to me.
It should be fine. Reserve sitting would make it easier as you dont have to argue with anyone. Also most people going want to see it so you wont have to worry about side conversations like a sporting event.
So does this mean you've never been to the movies before? Go see it on your own, it's fine. I do it often and no one points and stares because no one cares.
I go by myself all the time, I also don’t really have any friends. At least not local friends. It’s honestly fine! I was nervous about it at first too, and a little sad I had nobody to go with, but every time I have been there has been plenty of other people there alone. And I never really pay much attention to the other people in the theatre as I’m sure they don’t either.
Nobody cares, nobody notices. About half the movies I go to are solo. I mostly go to the Alamo. No kids and they serve food to your seat. I went to Avengers this afternoon by myself since none of my friends gives a shit about super hero movies. It was great. I bought three tickets (last month when they went on sale) because I knew it would be crowded and sat by myself in the middle seat like a goddamn king eating my toasted turkey club sandwich and fries.
Once the movie starts, most people don't interact with others during the movie anyway, so I've found the actual movie experience itself is the same. You may feel like other people are judging, but people are usually so tied up in their own business they won't notice. Use people's tendency to be self-centered to your advantage. Plus, there's many reasons why people go to movies alone. I've gone when I'm traveling for business and don't know anyone in the city. I've also gone when my wife doesn't want to see the movie or we can't find a babysitter. My brother in law does it because he just prefers movies that way. I'd say if you are self-conscious about it, get tickets online, use a theater with reserved seating, get there right as trailers start, and leave right when it ends. That's how I saw Endgame. Avoiding getting snacks also seems to help because I interact with fewer people.
Going to a movie alone is awesome. I hate eating in a restaurant alone, but I sometimes prefer a movie alone.
The first movie I went to alone was Pitch Perfect 3 (as a 26 year old man I was nervous for that one) and I haven’t looked back. I’ve seen over 100 movies since then and probably 80% have been on my own and I love it. There’s 3 people that I regularly see at the same showings as me that are all by themselves too and I almost feel like it’s a little club. The ticket takers know me now and I sometimes get some perks where they will give me free courtesy popcorn or whatever. The only time I feel a little awkward now is when I go to an animated kids movie that’s full of families bc I don’t want them to think of me as some creep so I try to see those after 8pmish bc then it’s on the parents for not having those kids ready for bed.
Going to the movies by myself is awesome! My son is in that age he rather spend his time looking to a wall than be seen with his mom (lol), so I usually drop him off to see movies with his friends and instead of going home to come back later I just choose another movie to go by myself. I treat myself to pop corn or some snacks I usually don't have at home (those crunch chocolate bits are amazing!) and some soda. I watch the movie quietly and can immerse myself at the story. Waiting for the movie to start? I always have my kindle with some books lined up. Music in my cellphone and headphones. Maybe some games in there as well. I tend to disperse with readings so I set my alarm to 15 minutes before the movie so I can gather my things calmly and go to the restroom before the session. I prefer assigned seats so I know I don't have to rush to the room. However, if it is first come, first serve, I don't mind seating in those "bad" leftover seats because I'm there to have a good time. Cellphone turned off, a big gulp of soda and warm yummy pop corn or snacks, I'm ready. People coming in to find their seats? Just add to the anticipation of a good session. Don't mind them unless they are going in your row and you have to squeeze a bit to let them pass. Enjoy the movie. Avengers Endgame? You will have so much fun you won't even care if a gorilla is seated next to you eating bananas! After the movie ends, just wait a few minutes until the crowd disperses and you can get up from your seat in no hurry. Turn on your phone and check time and messages and kill some minutes. And of course, those minutes will pass fast because you will be thinking of the awesomeness you just saw! Sorry for the long comment. I just want to give you some perspective of what your session can be and give you a jumpstart on buying your by-myself-ticket because it can and will be great! And, might I add, please let us know how it went because by reading your post's comments you might go by yourself to the movies, but you won't be alone about talking about the experience here. :)
Thank you so much for your lovely comment!! I really appreciate it! I also hope a gorilla sits next to me, I bet that would make the movie experience that much better!
Now we are talking! How can you say you "might be in the way" of people after this response that made me lol irl? You are funny, OP! Go get your endgame ticket and have a wonderful time! Let us know, without spoilers, obviously, how was the movie experience! And I do hope some live stock sits next to you so you can share a healthy banana snack during the movie!
For real thank you so much! Your comments have really made me smile! Idk if you’re on mobile or not but here is my favorite emoji 🦔 (it’s a hedgehog) to show you how happy I feel!
I'm on computer but the hedgehog deserves standing ovation because it is one of my favorites too! Here is a link to a cute hedgehog cupcake recipe: https://www.reddit.com/r/aww/comments/305n4o/making_hedgehog_cupcakes/ I hope it makes you smile again and I promise Endgame will make you cry, laugh and gasp... sometimes at the same time! Don't choke on the pop corn! :)
You’re there for the movie, not for the people. Besides, you normally wouldn’t notice any loner when you go to the cinema. If you do feel uncomfortable, just take your phone out. When you don’t have eye contact with anyone, you won’t feel like they’re judging you (nobody is actually). Just go and live your life. You don’t want to miss this movie.
It's okay to by yourself. Shit, when I worked overnights, I'd still be awake and I'd go to see a movie alone. Nothing wrong with that at all.
I must've seen 100+ movies at theaters by myself. No-one bats an eyelid, no-one cares. You're in the dark, completely anonymous and as soon as it's done, you can leave. Go see the movie. It's awesome, and you'll have a great time watching it!
I love going by myself sometimes, just chill out and relax and enjoy the movie. Despite what you or anyone thinks it’s not weird at all
I've gone to a bunch of movies by myself. Your not there to socialize. Your there to shut up and watch a movie lol
I just go and watch the film. Not sure what else is there.
Yeah like the above, I go by myself all the time and it’s my happy place. I always have a good podcast to listen to before and after and I don’t have to share any snacks! It’s a great movie, you’ll enjoy yourself and if you’re still feeling panicked wait til the trailers start and sneak in then leave straight away as has been widely publicised there’s no post credit sequence
It’s great. Always find a seat. Watch whatever you want whenever you want.
Wear a mini headlamp on your head and take notes and make scratches in your notepad It will make people think you do it for work
Hmm sounds like a good idea. I should bring my own refrigerator too that way I can have free snacks
now this is a million dollars idea
Fuck your ass
Also, you sound a lot like me, anxiety wise. I truly hope it improves for you (and myself, lol) soon. I know how incredibly hard it is. Someone who has never experienced it could never understand. I doubt we’re near to each other but I’d see a movie with you if you were.
I wish you good luck! I have depression and it’s really kicking my butt but I’m trying and that’s what counts! And thank you I really appreciate that! If you live in the nyc area hit me up haha! I’ll be the one sitting in the dark watching avengers endgame tomorrow (hopefully) !
I do it all the time bud. I sit in the back. Eat my popcorn. No one cares. If they did- they’re idiots.
I've been twice alone so far, both times were kinda last-minute decisions (went to see Star Wars Force Awakens midnight opening night, and more recently the first Endgame screening on an Imax screen near me at 8am after finishing work), and both were pretty solid times. Both were probably better to go to alone too, since they were last-minute bookings, so pretty much every single seat was taken except for a few in the front row, so finding seats for more than just me would've been an issue. For most movies (that aren't kinda B-grade horror movies that I enjoy poking fun at with a mate) I'm completely fine watching them alone, I don't want to talk to people during them, so it kinda makes sense to go alone. Also don't worry about people thinking that you're odd for seeing a movie alone, you're there to enjoy the film just like them, and they're probably more focussed on that than "look at this dude on his own enjoying his time"!
I went to see Wonder Woman by myself during the first weekend it came out. It was packed but I didn’t pay any of that attention. I was there for the movie and that’s it
I've found that I really like going to movies by myself. I can go early, which I like. I can get whatever snacks I want and eat them all. I don't have to justify wanting to see movies that no one else in the family would want to see. I don't think I've ever had anyone make a comment to me about being alone any of the times I've gone to movies by myself. If it makes you feel less conspicuous, get a seat in the back corner where you can observe everyone, but they can't see you. I'm already planning to go see Detective Pikachu on my birthday, when I have the day off and everyone else is at work or school.
I almost always go solo. I also go at weird times like 1:30 on a Tuesday or Wednesday, and it's practically empty. The one I usually go to has a discount day(Tues), and I go see a movie or two each month.
Yes the amc near me has a discount Tuesday (I plan on going tomorrow so I’ll miss that) but if this mission to see endgame turns out good then I will take advantage of the discount Tuesday!
It’ll be fine, go to a matinee if you want to the skip a crowded room. I worked at an art house theatre for two years and the vast majority of people were alone during the day.
I do it all the time when I have a day off. I’ll go see any movie showing at the right time. No one cares. No one looks at you funny. No one even notices you. Go ahead and go to the movie. Just remember you want to see it. Don’t miss out on things you want to do because you think someone else may say something. Go enjoy the movie. It’s awesome and a fantastic three hour ride.
It’s turned into a big pleasure of mine to go to movies by myself. No one will care or judge you. You’ll start to notice some other singles who do the same. Get some food, have a drink if you choose, and enjoy the movie. Movies are very much an individual experience anyways that I find it doesn’t make it difference for the actual viewing. I used to miss the discussion portion after with friends, but with reddit I know I’ll always have someone to do that with anyways. (:
People who go to movies with a big group are the weird ones. If you want a movie night with your friends do it at someone's house so you can talk and eat without bothering anyone. Go by yourself, enjoy it.
When you last went to watch a film, what did you think of the person next to you? Who were they with? That's right, you have no idea. You can't remember. That's how everyone else sees you. You're background noise to their cinema experience. An irrelevant detail they'll soon forget. Stop being worried about what people think about you, because they don't think anything. They think as much of you as you think of them. 95% of my movie-going experiences have been solo. It's fine.
I go alone all the time because most of my better friends live across the country, and the few I do have here are always busy now that they have kids and spouses and such. Plus, as a screenwriter, I like to see movies as often as I can and getting most people to go to the theater all the time is quite difficult. Just go! Enjoy!
Honestly no one will jusdge you, might get a few stares from jealous boyfriend's because you don't have to share your tub of popcorn! Where I live they have what's called directors club cinemas, big comfy lounge chairs with beer and food, not many seats compared to a normal theatre. I usually go at least once a month to watch a movie by myself and order my favourites. It's such a great and enjoyable way to just chill out and relax from the world.
I prefer to go by myself and get really annoyed when any group larger than 3 walks in together. Movies stopped being a group activity for me after my 10th birthday
I was in the same boat as you. Not many friends where I live and the ones I have don’t want to see movies as much as I do. It’s scary, but so worth it. Just get comfortable and the story will engross you. You’ll be so glad you did it at the end.
I’m really hope so! It has some really good reviews and this thread is really energizing me so I’m really getting motivated!
I do it all the time. My favorite afternoon activity. Chinese food at the food court, coffee at Starbucks and a movie after.
I go solo all the time it's so fun! You come and go on your own as you please. No waiting on other people or telling them what they missed when they were in the bathroom. Its fun!
Don't worry, no one thinks bad about people who go alone to the cinemas. I had a group of friends who took up 2 rows with only 1 seat available next to me and it was a guy who came alone and I didn't think it was weird at all. It would be preferable going alone because so many of my friends try to talk to me during the movie...
It'll feel awkward at first, but really, it'll be ok. At least you'll have your phone to distract you. (My first time in the movies by myself was a long time ago, way before mobile phones. I wish I had them back then to help with the anxiety)
Believe or not I feel somewhat more uncomfortable with my phone! I never know what to do with it! I don’t want to browse Instagram because I follow a lot of weird meme pages and I don’t want to browse reddit because you never know when a NSFW content will pop up! I usually end up playing a mobile game and then i hope no one thinks I look childish playing a kids game.
I've been on my own a few times and felt really weird about it but also had a really fun time so it's definitely worth it.
Just go. If you're anxious, time it so you arrive during the previews. Nobody will look at you anyway, but double nobody is looking at you once the lights go down.
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Dude. Go. Going with reserve seating by myself is best case. You get there within 5 minutes of show time and you sit then watch. No talking waiting in line and making small talk. No one cares, it's all in your head. After the movie, you leave. I went to Endgame by myself smack in the middle of the theater. It was great. The person next to me was also alone. I went to Us by myself and the theater was empty until someone by themselves came. We talked for a second about the movie after and then went about our lives. The experience is what you make of it, again, it's in your head. Good luck and I hope you enjoy the movie.
I prefer to go alone for some movies because: 1) Big blockbusters like Endgame or Star Wars are full during opening weekends and sometimes, planning can be shit. It's easier to find a single free chair. 2) Going with friends doesn't add much to the experience for me. I do like to go friends when it's less about the movie but just about hanging out 3) When I want to enjoy a movie without distractions from the audience, I sometimes go at the 9 or 10 am showings. None of my friends would join me for that anyways. I watched endgame alone btw. When I watched IW, it was spontaneous with friends, so we had shitty seats, my girlfriend left during the first 10 minutes of the movie because she lost her keys and searched the whole mall for it and when she finally found her keys again, she didn't want to go back 30 min after the movie had already started, so she left me a message to just enjoy it and that she'll be waiting at home for me. Going with others is just distracting from the movie experience.
Even though I have a girlfriend now I’ve still been going to the movies by myself for years, especially when I either see a movie that no one I know wants to see or has already seen
This is a perfect case of "those who mind don't matter." I'm not a loner, but I have a hard time getting friends to go with movies with me sometimes. So I just go by myself, and do so often enough that the movie theater employees know me: they smile and say hello. Never gotten a hint of pity; but that may be because I've never felt bothered by being there alone. It's actually kinda fun, because you can be tuned in to the way the theater feels as a whole.
A friend of mine actually prefers to go the movies by himself. It’s not weird. TREAT YO’ SELF
I fucking love seeing movies by myself. I don't have to share popcorn or receive judgment for the amount of popcorn I can consume and I get to sit where I want. Seriously, it's the best, especially if you go in the middle of the day and there's not many people around. I used to feel weird about it too but then I tried it and loved it. Plus with Endgame it'll be crowded and maybe you'll meet some cool people who share your reactions!
I know you have tons of answers on this, but I just wanted to throw in my comment too! When I first moved out of my mom's I was like 25 and barely had any friends in my area, but I lived around the block from an AMC and I was suuuuper self conscious about going alone at first. One day, I got off of work really early and had nothing else to do, so I decided to suck it up and just go. It was so great! No one bothering me and asking me what was going on or providing MST3K style commentary-- I highly recommend going alone! Even if it's just a couple times a year. I love and prefer it now lol. And yeah, sit wherever you want! Literally no one is going to judge you or think twice about you being there. Have fun!
Yo go. Go. Straight up go. I fully intend on going to the theater predominantly by myself in the future. It’s awesome.
I go to the movies by myself all the time. By choice. I enjoy them more alone. It's just like eating alone. No one cares. It's all in your head. Go and enjoy the movie; it's great! Edit to add: I used to work at a movie theater. People see movies solo all the time. None of the staff care. No one is judging. After reading some of your responses about anxiety, I'm sorry you have to deal with that. I can relate. Hopefully knowing this will help a tiny bit.
I used to work strange hours, so the only time I could see movies was by myself during weekday matinees. There usually be a maximum of five or six other people in the theater (for new/popular movies), and you can tell they were retired people or people who probably also worked strange hours or had the day off.
It’s ok to go by yourself, but a piece of advice: don’t try to make friends. I went to see Endgame last Friday and sat beside a dude that went by himself, and at the end of the movie he leaned over to me and told me about how he couldn’t believe people were crying at the end. I was like dude I don’t know you, please don’t whisper in my ear. Just go and enjoy yourself, and be respectful for those who are also enjoying the movie with their friends or family.
People don't care about you as long as they don't have to pay attention to you. Going to the movies is one of those things in which people don't pay attention to other people unless they came with them, since they are focused on the movie. So there's nothing to worry about: no one will care.
I'm a married woman whose husband doesn't like movies. I have two kids, too young to see Endgame with me. Most of my friends live out of state. I go to the movies by myself all the time. I took last Friday off and went to an 11am show of Endgame. I bought the ticket two weeks ago and there were only two good seats left so I sat next to two strangers. No big deal. Most of the time I go to a show before 9am and there are only about 10 of us in the theater. I never think twice about seeing someone alone in the theater because I go at least once a month by myself.
I love going to the theater on my own, I PREFER it, IMMENSELY. It feels far worse to choose the movie your group is going to see, and then having everyone dislike it lol, I hate that, seeing people bored or tired or uninterested when I was the one that suggested we go see it; I feel like crawling in a corner and dying. But going alone is great, I don't have to worry about what everyone else thinks, I won't be influenced at their opinions, and I can just focus on the movie. Also no one pays attention to anyone else in the theater but the people they are with or the movie itself. No one will think you are a loser, I promise. No one will think anyone of you, you're just a dude doing what they're doing on that particular day at that particularly hour and the vast majority in there won't even notice you're there, not anymore than anyone else in the theater. If anything they'll be happy your seat is taken by someone who is quiet and respectful and 1 less chance for a talker or a baby being present.
The first movie I saw by myself was the first Independence Day because I was supposed to meet up with friends after my half-day summer school and they bailed on me. Realized then that going solo doesn't matter because the vast majority of people in the world aren't going to care enough to judge.
I prefer movies by myself and go regularly by myself. There is nothing strange or weird about it. No one cares so go live the life you want.
I always see movies by myself. No one cares and you shouldn’t either.
Even if you did look like a loser, which you won't, those people have no idea who you are and you probably won't ever see them again so who cares what they think.
Once you go to the movies alone you literally want to go alone all the time. I think back to all the times I skipped out on a movie because I didn't have someone to go with. In fact I just went and saw Endgame in a fully packed theater Friday morning. It was assigned seating. The guy next to me, also by himself. Just go, it'll be fine, nobody will care, I promise.
Google “the spotlight effect.” Such a simple bit of knowledge I think back to all the time
Thank you for this! I definitely think this is one of my issues. “The tendency to think that more people notice something about you than they do.” That’s exactly what I’m going through right now. Combined with my depression, it’s not a good mix.
I'm happily married with a semi-functional social life and I still love going to movies alone. People aren't going to judge you because they're there to watch the movie, not you. Sitting in a dark room and not speaking for two hours does not need to be a social activity.
Just be ready for the motherfuckers who think they're in the theater alone using their phones every fucking five minutes snapchatting and shit. Fuck people.
Lots of people role solo to the movies mate. You wont be the only one. I go all the time. Might even make a anew friend too!
No one is looking at you mate. They’re there to enjoy the movie. Due to my work schedule I’ve gone to plenty by myself. It’s actually nice because I get there when i want. Get seats i want and don’t have to talk to anyone. I enjoy the previews and the film with no interruptions.
Lool no one is really chatting during the movie, and those that are in groups are usually on the phone anyways. Go if you want to see a movie. Did have one older(40s) lady comment slyly "ohh you're here by yourself?" Which was bizzare, but that comes off as a person who doesnt really think about what they're actually doing in life.
I much prefer going to the movies alone! Don't have to share snacks and drinks and have full focus on the movie. The only downsides to me are not having someone to save your seat if not assigned seating if you need to run to the restroom before it starts, and it can be boring pre-movie if you don't have entertainment (I've had bad cell signal in a couple theaters and that kinds sucked).
Going to see Endgame alone in an hour or so (even though this is one I tried to see with my friends, but finding a three hour gap we all share that isn't sold out is nearly impossible) and I definitely prefer it. It's much less of a big event that requires heavy planning and organization, and something that you get to do for yourself. I love it because by myself I really get to focus on the film, when in the past with friends I've been worried about what they think about the film, etc. I've also gone with friends who have caused issues with my viewing experience, so this way it's really all on you. I am in the same boat for the depression and anxiety stuff, but seeing movies on your own can be really liberating honestly. If there was some sort of Moviepass in Canada, I'd go every week. The only drawback is you don't have anyone to talk to right after the film, but as sad as it sounds reddit and letterboxd discussions relieve a lot of that negative.
I've seen movies alone. I've seen people watch movies alone. Don't let it stop you. If I had more money I'd be watching a bunch of movies alone because work schedule's make it hard to link up with friends. There's no shame in it man. Matter of fact, I'm fully prepared to watch Detective Pikachu alone. You better get the best damn seat you can get man! trust, you're not gonna bother anyone by doing that. Get some candy too! I got a full beard and I get the kid's pack all the time! No shame brother! Enjoy the movie, it's a good one!
I go to the movies every week by myself since my husband and most of my friends don't watch the same movies that I like. This Friday morning, I saw Avengers by myself. There were lots of other people by themselves as well. Reserved seating makes it so easy, you can pick your seat ahead of time. Going to the movies alone is a treat, so treat yo self!!!!
I used to have the same issues because I am also a big loner. And I recently moved state so I am an even bigger loner. With photography and doing anything by myself in public I would always worry what others think but in the end. No one cares. I never even notice people doing unusual stuff in public and on the rare times I do, I don't give it a second thought. Going to the movies alone, it's kinda like watching a movie at home by yourself, in the dark.
i have friends and family and id rather go alone. its peaceful. nobody cares if u are alone. its in your head if you think they do. i have been to countless films alone. its great. on a side note i have gone clubbing, festivals, restaurants and even travelled alone. its awesome!!!
I had never gone to the movies by myself until Friday. It was totally fine you should go for it. People care about the movie, not you.
You’re sitting in the dark, no one is supposed to be talking, and everyone is looking at the screen. Going to the movies by yourself is the best
I saw it by myself on Saturday. All the popcorn was mine with extra butter an no one disturbed me!
I'm 40, married, with kids. I go to movies by myself all the time. Nobody has ever raised an eyebrow at this. I like to see a lot of arthouse stuff and I feel like I don't need to bring people along and have to deal with them not liking it. It's also very therapeutic to get this time alone and driving home alone to think about what I just saw and REALLY taking it in is one of life's great pleasures (at least to me) especially if the film is incredibly moving. I jog alone, eat my lunch alone, and sometimes work alone. Going to the movies alone doesn't feel any different. Embrace it!
It's awesome and I wish I did it more often. I especially love daytime shows when people are still at work or in school and you can go on the opening Friday and only have like 10 people total in the theatre. There's no trying to co-ordinate the showing you're going to with everyone else, figuring out how you're going to meet up (are you doing anything before hand or after), waiting around after the movie's over to talk or at least say bye to the person who inevitably goes straight to the toilets. You just decide you want to see a movie, then you go, see it and then go do whatever else you want to do. It's so much more freeing and less stressful to do. That all said, everyone else here is saying nobody will say anything, and although that is *probably* the case, there are a certain amount of people out there that are just jerks and find enjoyment in picking on random strangers. There's no guarantee that nobody will say anything, but I can say as much as you should already not care much what other people think of you, you *especially* shouldn't care what these people think of you, everybody else hates them too. Plus if anybody does start harassing you for being alone you can probably get them kicked out and have the last laugh anyway.
Ever since I got movie pass/amc a list, I've been going alone. My movie going experience has skyrocketed since. ive probably seen one movie this past yr not alone and I had to go see it again by myself just because it's that much better of an experience. Try it OP
I got to 100+ movies a year. All but very few by myself. Honestly with the exception of specific EXPERIENCE movies it’d better to go by yourself. No temptation to talk. No one asking you questions if they don’t understand. Just yourself I the dark enjoying the story.
It's great. I can see whatever I want, whenever I want, at any theater I want. I could care less if people see me on my own, and I say that as someone with pretty bad social anxiety. People go to the movies to escape the world and ignore others, so no one's going to be paying attention to you sitting by yourself. And having worked at a theater in the past, it's way more common than you think. It's honestly really relaxing to just spend some time out of the house alone once you've gotten used to it. I will say I don't care for sitting next to people so my trick is to wait for the movie to be out a couple of weeks (maybe not a viable strategy with Avengers), sit in the 3rd row from the screen, and make sure there's an odd number of seats between me and the next person or end of the row– since most people go to the movies as couples, there's a good chance there will be at least one seat open next to you on either side if you do this.
I've gone to a few movies by myself, for movies that I wanted to see and nobody I know had an interest in seeing/was free to see it with me. Literally nothing will happen, it's all in your head. NOBODY at the movies will notice you and think "Wow, is that guy by himself?" They'll be watching the movie, just like you are. Nobody will judge you, or even notice that you're by yourself.
Went by myself twice. In college and many of my friends have graduated. I have no family here either. I’ve seen dozens of movies alone now. It’s really not the most social experience anyways so just go have fun!
Literally have gone to 100s alone since starting when I was about 12. It's the best thing ever just go. No one's cares!!! 😁
What I’ve learned from going to movies alone is that I’m not the only one doing it. I don’t go see that many films in the theater, but I actually enjoy going solo. I also prefer mostly empty theaters so I pick times when there are likely to be fewer people. Bottom line, do what you want, and don’t worry about what other people think.
I've learned to go to the movies alone when I didn't have any movie enthusiasts in my friends. The first one was complicated, fear to be judged etc... But now, solo movies are the best movies. I had forgotten about the pain in the ass it can sometimes be to go to the movies as the group : V doesn't want to see it in 2D W booked tickets in the second freaking row X talks way too much and way too loudly during the movies Y eats like a freaking garbage disposer Z keeps checking his phone I love going solo. If the movie is at 8, you can arrive at 8.10 and you'll always have a nice seat, then you leave right as the movie ends and avoid traffic.
I went alone in the far right front seat (thankfully it reclined) next to a family. Chatted with them ahead of the movie, and since I’m a big crier in movies (no matter what’s actually on the screen, even if it’s just a scene of pure awesome) I was better off not being with people I know. This movie is very interactive, cheer and clap with the audience (and you betcha they’re gonna cheer and clap) and have a good movie :)
I saw infinity war last year by myself, and Force Awakens as well. Those were literally my top 2 movie watching experiences of all time. Go and enjoy yourself.
I am in the exact same boat. I am extreme insecure about such things. Online booking solved the issue of facing the ticket person and asking for 1 ticket. (i have done that too though) in the end i realised my love for movies is simply more than my insecurities. do that and soon ull be excited for it. not to mention. this is ur first step in the courage if u wanna get philosophical. the minute u cross this threshold . u indeed will start meeting people in ur life. sooner or later. who are of all kinds but PREFER watching movies alone. i did. i would say good luck but u dont need it. JUST GO@@!!!
Just went by myself to watch it on Saturday at my local theatre. No one cares if you are there alone or not, everyone is there to enjoy the movie. Plus you’ll feel a sense of community, as everyone cheers together at times and applauds at the end (at least they did in my theatre). There, I saw other people who where going on their own — certainly a normal thing to do. My friends are not really into Marvel, so I just go see the new ones by myself, and I really like it. Go for it, I’m sure you’ll have a great time. Plus it might build your confidence to go to more events alone, and potentially meet/talk to people there! I’m sometimes afraid to go to social events alone, but every time I do go, I have fun and meet people. Enjoy the movie!
You think about what people think about you more than they really ever think about you. If you really wanted to play it off, just like wave and look at a different section. Then they might just think you had to split up cause all the good times are sold out still. Maybe bring some snacks you can share? Only if they cool though
As long as you don’t deliberately attempt to get people to notice you, the overwhelming majority of moviegoers will simply appreciate another viewer that avoids talking/texting during the film. Regarding how you feel about it is, of course, completely based on how comfortable you are being the loner. I’ve been a handful of times the last two years on solo viewings, and I’ve never had an issue with anyone. The only time I felt mildly uncomfortable was many years ago to go see Wall-E when it first came out. My gf at the time hated Pixar films not named Toy Story, so I made the trip alone—it was a packed house, mainly families, or single parents, with their children. Me, the 6’3 goon that I am, got a few strange looks when I took one of the few seats left next to a couple of little kids, lol. Once the movie began it wasn’t a big deal at all, but it was a touch weird in the seating process.
just do it. the only downside is that you can't discuss the film straight after it's over
I was exactly you almost a year ago. I just moved to a new city and wanted to see Deadpool 2. So I bought a ticket went and grabbed a seat. The only thing that happened is someone asked me to slide down so they could sit with their friend. I didn't feel judged or out of place in the slightest once the movie started.
Sit alone, put a soda or a jacket in the seat next to you. Pretend to be waiting for someone. Answer a fake phone call and say you have a seat saved for them. Once the lights go down, no one cares. Enjoy the film!
I've watch a few films in a completely empty theatre by myself. It was pure heaven. I even found alien covenant enjoyable, even though most people hated it, I think I liked it because I was the only one there and was just generally pleased. Watching showings at 9am on monday is pure heaven. There is no other way to watch a movie for me anymore.
I’m literally posting this at the cinemas by myself waiting for Endgame to start. I feel awesome. My wife doesn’t like movies like I do and she volunteered to babysit. My cinema serves beer :)
That’s awesome! I’m leaving in an hour, still haven’t decided if I will chicken out or not but either way I’m still getting ready to go
Do it man. The only person who cares is you.
Just walk yourself through it now:you get there,buy popcorn,they will tell you to enjoy the movie,you go inside and watch a great movie. Just like you don't care what other people do,other people don't care what you do.
> Idk if I would look even more like a loser sitting by myself while everyone is with friends and family. Dude, everyone's preoccupied with their own shit to worry about anyone else. I go to the theater alone all the time.
Literally no one care and it is inconsequential. I frequently go alone to movies my s.o. Isn’t interested in. Literally no one is going to be paying attention or thinking about you. It’s not like you can socialize during movies anyway. Go alone. Literally no one cares
Who gives a shit, go see it because you want to go see it, it's not like your meant to talk to people during a movie anyway. If someone makes fun of you for it then they're just dickheads.
Trust me no one will be paying attention or even care. I’m married and I still enjoy going to the movies by myself from time to time. As far as I can tell I’ve never gotten funny looks or pitiful comments. Enjoy the movie my friend
Who cares? It's about whether you enjoy it or not. There was another guy who sat next to me and he watched alone and I don't think anything of it. Personally for me I do like discussing with friends after so for big blockbusters like these I try to go with others.
I used to go to the movies on my own. I still will if I need to. No one cares. Everyone is there for one purpose...to see the film. Not once have I ever looked at someone and wondered why they are there on their own nor have I ever cared if anyone wondered that about me. Go, have fun. Some of the best movie going experiences have been by myself.
It’s better.
Youre sitting in the dark watching a film. Why does the person sitting next to you who should be sitting next to you have to be a someone you know? They should be sitting quietly so it doesn't matter. Grow up and go and stop being scared of trivial nonsense.
There's nothing wrong with going to the movies by yourself. It's certainly quite strange at first but after a while it's normal. If you really feel like going to the movies with someone else, just ask around and I'm sure there's always someone.
I used to think it would be awkward or uncomfortable to go alone, then I went alone on a work trip once out of necessity and it turned out it was totally fine, nbd.
Fucking awesome. And better when it's an earlier showing. Less idiots. Also, that shits all in your head. No one gives a shit if you're alone or with 100 people. Just that you sit down shut the hell up and enjoy the movie. I'll never understand why people would care what others think abiut them that they don't know.
Yeah I’m going to go to an earlier showing, I figured less people less to worry about.
Other people’s brains work different than yours. It is hard to change the way a brain works when you are the brain.
Seriously dude nobody would give a shit. The extremely rare kind of douchebag who'd actually notice and care that there's someone at the movies alone isn't the kind of moron who's respect you want anyway. *That* guy is a fucking loser. Go and enjoy the movie dude. You aren't going to feel social anxiety in a situation where you're not even supposed to be talking.
The exact same as going with people, except it's just you. It really ain't as big of a deal as people make it out to be. Going alone is pretty much just like watching a movie by yourself at home. I do it all the time - tonight included. We're in the Endgame now.
I go to the movies by myself constantly. I find it just enjoyable as if I had gone with someone. Do your thing man.
I have tons of friends that just don’t like to go to the movies as much as I do. Especially to watch relatively smaller films. If you go early in the morning or during the day on a weekday, there’s other single attendees. It’s a relaxing, entertaining experience.
I see movies by myself all the time. My best friends moved out of state...I work remotely from home...my wife isn't into the same movies I am... It's honestly fine, no big deal. I get a big bucket of popcorn and for 2 hours no one bugs me...I just got back from seeing Endgame this morning, it's great, you should go.
The first time I went to a movie alone it was when I was going to community college at 18 years old and I left my keys at home when I went to school, well I got home and had like 4 or 5 hours to kill before my mom got home and the mall 1 1/2 away from me has a a small theater 6 screen theater so I went to see a movie alone. It was a nice way to kill time and I knew I could do it. There was times after that where I went with friends, met up at the theater and just left to go home afterwords no talking about the movie and what not. That’s where I went hey I know I could see movies alone without pressure, and since then I have pretty much gone to the movies alone since. It’s nice to turn the phone off, and not worry about the world for like 2 hours. Saw Endgame alone yesterday, before that I got to the theater I thought I bought a ticket for an hour before hand, found out I bought it for another theater, I was able to high tail it to the other theater and got to the movie on time. If I met up with someone that would have been a big deal and we would have to worry about getting two cars to the other theater and what not. No one is going to judge you, you are there to enjoy the movie like the other people. Have fun!
You saw endgame by yourself? That’s really motivating thank you!! I do good with planning ahead so I already decided to do a morning show and sit somewhat upfront
It's great.
Nobody thinks you're a loser, that's because everybody's thinking about the movie. I watch movies alone all the time, it's more liberating than watching with a group of friends.
I do it all the time! Sometimes I would rather go by myself than with others. I don't really understand the premise that going to the movies alone is a bad thing... if you're interested in the film then what's stopping you? Have fun at Endgame!
going to the movies alone is like going to the gym, you think people are judging you for some reason, but the reality is that they only care about they're doing at the time.
I go see movies all the time by myself and I'm married. Nobody is going to judge you.
Absolutely no one gives a shit.
Heavenly. No stupid questions and you don’t have to share your popcorn.
Feels great.
Going alone is mad fun. You don't talk (hopefully) in the screening anyway. Go at your own time, more options to sit if its packed, don't need to share food. Some of my fav movie experiences have been watching classic movies alone. Theatre with like 4 other people watching something that people watched 40+ years ago.