Best Movie Theater Deals In San Francisco

Midnight Madness every Friday and Saturday is unique at this vintage single screen cinema on Fillmore Street at Clay. Built in 1910, it's one of San Francisco's oldest operating movie theaters, primarily showing independent, traditional and specialty films. Go at midnight when the cult classic longest running midnight movie, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" plays for $10 admission. In addition to discount for seniors age 62-plus, Landmark Theatres (includes Opera Plaza, The Embarcadero) offers Film Aficionado Ticket Books. These bulk packs come with 25 tickets and work out to just $8 per ticket.

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Sundance Kabuki Cinema
1881 Post St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 346-3243
www.sundancecinemas.com

Newly introduced in late April, the Sundance Kabuki Cinema offers $6 admission and $6 popcorn on Tuesdays. The eight-screen theater, two with Dolby Digital 3D, is all about offering a different kind of cinema-going experience at every touchpoint. All seats for all shows are reserved, and seating is more plush and comfy than standard. Even the concessions go way beyond popcorn and Milk Duds. They serve from a full bar (real glassware is allowed at the seats) as well as ice cream, salads, soups, burgers, pizza and more. Check out the over-21 screenings and watch online for updates to the loyalty scheme. Ticket discounts are for those under 12 years of age, for those over age 62, and for everyone attending matinees before 6 p.m. on weekdays and before 4 p.m. on weekends.

If you use the parking garage, be sure to get a validation for a discount, otherwise use public transport to Japantown or Fillmore Street. Note that the amenity fee is actually added to ticket prices (where indicated, but not for the Tuesday promotions) to ensure screenings are commercial-free.

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AMC Van Ness 14
1000 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA  94109
(415) 674-4630
www.amctheatres.com

Several discounts apply at the large complex with a small IMAX screen in an attractive historic landmark, formerly a large Cadillac dealership, at VanNess and O'Farrell. If you're 60 or older, save on your movie ticket any day, starting at noon. Show a valid military ID or student ID after 4 p.m. for a discount. Kids can get an AMC KidsPack at the concessionaire. For frequent movie-goers, register for an AMC Stubs Reward card offering $10 off for every $100 spent, including an upgrade on size for all food and drink and a waiver of online booking fees. Although, the program does attract a fee of $12 a year.

Roxie Theatre
3117 16th St. 94103
(415) 863-1087
www.roxie.com

In the Mission District, the Roxie is San Francisco's oldest continually operating movie theater -- since 1909 --home to art films, indie, music, foreign and documentaries since the 1970s.

The Roxie operates a membership for year-round discounts, parties, and special screenings with visiting guests The membership fee is fully tax deductible due to their 501(c)(3) non-profit status. A student fan membership is $30; general is $60 or $100 for two. Higher level patron, benefactor and angel memberships are also available. It is also home for some of the city's most popular film festivals.

Castro Theatre
429 Castro St.
San Francisco, CA 941
(415) 621-6120
www.castrotheatre.com

The elaborate, historic movie palace is one-of-a-kind. With current ticket prices at $11 general admission, the Castro pricing is already lower than many. All cinema deals include stunning interiors and a concert played on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ each evening before the first show and prior to the late shows on Friday and Saturday nights. Silent classics, sing-a-long evenings, film festivals, cult films and actor/director Q&A are regular happenings at the 1922 landmark filled with gilt and chandeliers. All matinees, children under 12 and seniors over 62 pay $2.50 less. Double feature screenings are two-for-the-price-of-one.