Cinema alone

That’s my thinking, I went to a Rick Astley concert the Christmas before last. Afterwards a few people said they would have gone with me but I’ve found in the past when I’ve asked friends to do stuff they usually say no especially if it’s out of their comfort zone.
So I booked myself a taxi each way, a front row ticket and treated myself to a lovely Christmas experience.

No, but I've bit the bullet and bought myself a ticket to go see a comedian on my own. Will be the first time I've ever done it. If I wait for someone to go places with me I'll never go anywhere.

I had a unlimited pass for a few years, used to go all the time especially straight from work whilst bf was on shifts. Used to grab a subway & coffee at the cinema. Once was just me & another guy, from the rustling sounds & the smell he was eating his tea too, fish & chips!
Go & enjoy it

Hell Yes !! Done it a few times as my OH isn't a Cinema type of guy, Loved it !! Was weird the first time when i went to See 'Indiana Jones and the KOTKS' as i felt paranoid that everyone was staring at me. But then thought FK it !! Done it again for 'Sherlock Holmes GOS' more confident this time, big bag Maltesers, couple of packets of Cheese and Onion Discos and a bottle of Pepsi Max, Nobody cares, also safer going in the day time x

Absolutely love this and yes I'm a pick n mix fan too..if I'm going to cinema..I'm having this there..if I fancy choc also will bring that though..its a great way to enjoy a movie no phone time xx

free and discounted - like the quick sale isle at the supermarket
> want to get thru the door

Why would random cinema staff have an opinion on people watching films on their own?

Yup, I go on my own all the time. I love it, I have an unlimited card and go most weekends. Occasionally with people, but mostly on my own. I see a lot of people on their own. Staff don't seem to think anything of it at all. Like someone else who posted above, I'm a massive pick n mix fan so mostly get that.

Of course it’s totally fine. I don’t get needing to go with someone else! It’s much more feasible for me to go alone, as have a child so DH has to stay. And we have different taste in films

It's liberating. If I really wanted to see something and no-one was available, or they weren't interested I wouldn't hesitate. I will go to a restaurant on my own too. DH doesn't always share my interests, that's fine, I don't share all of his. Enjoy 🍫🍫

Sure. If only to escape the nightly rubbish action movies at home. Vue i take snacks Savoy recently i didnt. Often if a film only Ill enjoy. Went for my birthday treat to me!
Never been empty.

I go quite often on my own, I love it.... getting lost in the film instead of worrying if the person next to me is enjoying it. Take your snacks and settle in, I like popcorn with chocolate dumped into the bag or box and I wash it down with a beer or 2 or coke depending on my want.

Once arranged to go with a friend who brought a takeaway Nandos in to eat during the film. I was not overly happy with that! At least partly as it made me hungry 😆

Yeah I find it weird as well. Also the do you go to the pub or restaurant on your own questions. The pearl clutches show up with 'oh my goodness I would NEVER'

Our little cinema (not the main Cineworld one) does drinks (including a big mug of tea/coffee), cakes, snacks, etc. that you can take in to the film (and they have tables for your comestibles). No settees, sadly.

Fireonbutfrozen Saw the Housemaid on Monday Afternoon really good .Quite a bit of tension built up toward the end, and a really good twist !

Wow where is this?

I prefer it! I find most things easier on my own, because I don't have someone trailing along whinging behind me 😂Also, I do not have to share my snacks...

Of your snack options, I'd choose Minstrels and the red/yellow Monster Munch. Don't forget to take a drink in with you!

I've previously gone to the cinema alone as my close friends are further away and have mixed responsibilities and schedules. It became a choice between going alone or missing films I wanted to see.

I've never felt "scared" but not have I been to late evening showings alone.

For snacks and soft drinks, take in whatever you fancy. I'm partial to cinema sweet popcorn but will take in a bottled fizzy, a water and a standard choc bar.

As per a pp, I'll make it a goal for 2026 to take a small cheesecake (plus spoon!) to enjoy at a time viewing 😄

I went for the first time on my own for Oppenheimer and loved it. Nearly everyone was a single person and well behaved on a weds afternoon viewing

I went to 28 years later with friends and they all annoyed me

i'll be going on my own at a viewing that works for me next time I want to watch a film

Christ on a bike! I always go alone. Best way to go. No discussion as to where to sit, if and what snacks. YABU.

Yes, when I lived in London, one of my favourite things was getting a cheap day seat at the ROH or NT.

Some Mners are really odd about doing the most ordinary things solo.

Ooooohhh I've never done this. But 2026 is the year I start.

A cinema is a 'safe' place to go alone, completely normal.

When I've travelled and been new to areas I've gone out on my own to explore, have a coffee, meal, even bars!

This was before having a mobile phone in your hand, I had a book or newspaper. No one really noticed or cared, even more so now. However, being a young woman, there were quite often men who asked why I was alone, or I would just get chatting to someone nearby, you just take it in your stride. Xx

I’m going alone tomorrow - I’m happier to go alone as I find having someone with me distracting (I tend to worry about whether they’re enjoying it).