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Last Answer on October 23, 2014

To get into a rated R movie can I just show the ticket worker my birth certificate?

Asked by TreShon Rouse over 11 years ago

So then, how will they know it's yours? If you're going to do that, you might as well get a state id.

In short, no.

If you could commandeer the projector and show any 5 movies you want, what would they be?

Asked by 2121 almost 13 years ago

Hmm. That's a tough one.. if I was to pick my favorites: 1. Everything is Illuminated 2. The Princess Bride 3.Lord of the Rings: Return of the King 4: Shutter Island 5: Howl's Moving Castle if I was looking to make my employees hate me and fill my theater with people, I'd pick movies that have developed a legion of fans. 1. Harry Potter series 2. Twilight series 3. Hunger Games 4. High School Musical (ew) 5. The Dark Knight

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Can you bring in outside drinks to a movie? They used to be strict about that and actually go through your bag, but I feel like I haven't been hassled about it in years.

Asked by mila almost 13 years ago

I think that's about right. We did use to care but now we don't even have the sign that tells people not to bring food anymore. A new manager might be adamant about it but gives up soon after. I think we only mind when you bring in something ridiculous like a shopping cart like this only lady did. I brought a box of pizza once. But I don't suggest you do that :)

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Is there a limit on how many minutes worth of previews can be shown before the actual movie starts?

Asked by Sy almost 13 years ago

15 min of previews.

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Have you seen any good fights break out in the audience when someone wouldn't shut up or was talking on their cell phone during the movie?

Asked by brassy monkey almost 13 years ago

Absolutely. There have been times when we've needed to call police and an ambulance. Fights happen for all kinds of dumb reasons. Cutting in line, being obnoxious during the show and even because someone took their seat! Just las week, this teen was jumped by other teens and they all ran out before anything could be done.

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What percent of a theater's revenue comes from concessions versus tickets? How about PROFIT?

Asked by DimDime almost 12 years ago

Ok, I wasn't able to get percentages. Basically, a HUGE chunk of the revenue comes from concessions. That's where we make our money. A little comes from ticket sales. How much of the ticket sale profit we get depends on the movie company (for example, Paramount gives more than the other companies) but the average is about 10%. Some money comes from local businesses advertising at the theater.

But like I said, a big slice of the pie comes from concessions. This article might shed some light on why and might give you a better idea of how much : http://goo.gl/u19Ow

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This thread is awesome, thank you for doing it! Why aren't there more healthy snack options at the concession stands?

Asked by Mellie almost 13 years ago

Thanks :) I'm just surprised this is the only food related but not money related question. The truth is because no one will buy it. The theater I work at use to sell packaged fruits & veggies with dip. But no one really bought them and they spoiled very quickly. So we discontinued them.

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Movie Theater Employee

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

To get into a rated R movie can I just show the ticket worker my birth certificate?

If you could commandeer the projector and show any 5 movies you want, what would they be?

Can you bring in outside drinks to a movie? They used to be strict about that and actually go through your bag, but I feel like I haven't been hassled about it in years.

Is there a limit on how many minutes worth of previews can be shown before the actual movie starts?

Also on Jobstr...

Have you seen any good fights break out in the audience when someone wouldn't shut up or was talking on their cell phone during the movie?

What percent of a theater's revenue comes from concessions versus tickets? How about PROFIT?

This thread is awesome, thank you for doing it! Why aren't there more healthy snack options at the concession stands?

Movie Theater Employee

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

To get into a rated R movie can I just show the ticket worker my birth certificate?

If you could commandeer the projector and show any 5 movies you want, what would they be?

Can you bring in outside drinks to a movie? They used to be strict about that and actually go through your bag, but I feel like I haven't been hassled about it in years.

Is there a limit on how many minutes worth of previews can be shown before the actual movie starts?

Also on Jobstr...

Have you seen any good fights break out in the audience when someone wouldn't shut up or was talking on their cell phone during the movie?

What percent of a theater's revenue comes from concessions versus tickets? How about PROFIT?

This thread is awesome, thank you for doing it! Why aren't there more healthy snack options at the concession stands?

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