Cinema alone

LOVE going to the cinema on my own.
Bliss & switch off time

I used to do it all the time. I haven’t been alone since I forgot about stairs in my row when I was quickly nipping to the loo and I fell and either badly twisted my ankle or broke something in my foot. I had to get my dad to come pick me up afterwards.

Our local one is a small independent one so I buy my snacks and drinks there to support them. My mum and I once snuck a whole box of wine into a chain cinema though, trying to pour it in the noisier parts was harder than we realised.

Also for the Minstrels lovers, get a cinema popcorn (your choice of sweet or salty) and tip a bag of Minstrels into them. Perfect cinema snack.

I can’t begin to see what the problem with going to a film on your own might be.

I do it all the time. I go with friends too but I can’t bear any talking during the film and they seem unable to resist commenting or asking questions.

Snack? I don’t bother but whatever you take don’t rustle it. (So no popcorn,)

I go the cinema alone and theatre matinee shows. I once heard a lady say to her friends that she felt sorry for me and her friends seemed very quick with the reply that they thought it was a good idea as no one would be making comments ,asking questions or popping to the loo often and disturb their group. I smiled as they were obviously making comments about her behaviour.

Of course it's not weird. I always go alone - and often to the theatre alone too.
There are always plenty of people by themselves, because it's a real treat.

(Though I would never take food, because eating in the cinema is a horrible habit. I might treat myself to lunch or whatever beforehand though).

I much prefer going on my own than with other people. It may not be seen as the 'norm' but it's honesty just such a great escape from the world for a few hours, phone off, snacks out, feet up (I always book a recliner seat). Just me and whatever it is I want to watch. No interruptions.

It's pure bliss.

I do it all the time. I have the Odeon limitless card so go a few times a month.
I love going on my own!

Ive never been to the cinema alone but I absolutely would, I often see people alone in cinemas, id actually rather do this then go to a restaurant or pub alone.

I’ve been alone once before felt a bit awkward at first but then noticed plenty of other people sat alone and once the film started I couldn’t care less. It’s only been once due to not having much free time to go but I am planning on going next week by myself to see The Housemaid, will absolutely be taking my own snacks in because what’s going on with the cinema prices?!?!

My bank( monzo) gifts free cinema tickets. Go once a month by myself. Popcorn and a coke. 2 hours just for me!
The boyfriend tried to come last time I said get tee fuck! My time is my time

Wine and crisps. Saw A Complete Unknown three times.

I go regularly on my own. It’s lovely. And to the theatre. Sometimes it’s nice to concentrate and not worry about anyone else’s reactions.

I go on my own a lot, not least because it's often a spur of the moment thing, and arranging with others means postponing the date, etc. etc.
I also like morning showings at a particular cinema because the shopping street is interesting.
Sometimes I've been the only person there. Never felt unsafe.
Food - never eat in the cinema, preferring light lunch afterwards if I'm hungry.

I have been a few times on my own. I've also been to the theatre alone, it doesn't bother me, I like my own company.
My friend thinks it's weird and that I'm very brave! But then, she can't do anything alone, she can't even go shopping by herself.

I did it once earlier this year. During the day in the half term holidays. I loved it! But admittedly would rather go with someone else and dissect the film on the way out etc.

I enjoy it, but I think it depends on my mood (and the film!) x I’d go M&Ms 👀

I do it regularly. Why would you feel unsafe.

I love going alone, usually at lunchtime, I take a packed lunch. Ive been in there on my own once and must admit I was a bit scared. I sat there and thought ''if someone came in here and attacked me now, nobody would hear me screaming'

I can't remember the last time I went to the cinema with somebody else, and I'm in there at least once or twice a week?

It wouldn't even cross my mind that it was an activity that required another person - it's not like I'm going to chat all the way through the film 😳

Yes, I go on my own. Usually I go with dd, but sometimes she doesn’t want to see something or it’s not really appropriate for a 12 year old. I love it.

Never felt weird or uncomfortable. That said, I love my own company. I love a solo meal out and I also go on holiday alone every year.

Just doesn’t appeal to me but then I wouldn’t go to a restaurant alone either.

I went alone a few years back when Grease was being shown, I think it was the anniversary of its release. I had only watched it on TV before so seeing it in full on the big screen was glorious. I went alone because DH refused to entertain the idea of going with me. Probably worried about his street cred in case anyone recognised him 🤣

I've been to see films in the daytime: usually lots of space, most people behave. I think anything you do on your own that's often done by couples and groups will make you feel a bit self conscious at first but it shouldn't be a problem.

Snack wise those of you who remember Kermode & Mayo's Radio 5 film programme will know there's rules! Nothing smelly or noisy so Monster Munch is iffy but knock yourself out with the Revels.

I often go alone and I like it best that way. I'll usually go in the afternoons, I never eat anything so no sweets of any kind (I don't want to get into the habit) and only drink water.

In fact, and Storm Goretti permitting, I might go and see 'Hamnet' tomorrow.

I go all the time, I’ve got no one to go with so if I didn’t, I’d never get to go at all.