Best Movie Theater Deals In Minnesota
There was a time when going out to the cinema was a grand event. You would get dressed up, take a limo and enjoy an evening out in the classiest way possible. Sure, staying home might be easier now but these theaters keep the magic alive. And at these prices? You really can't say no. Plan date night, or a trip with the kids, to catch a flick and take advantage of these fantastic movie theater deals.
St. Anthony Main Theatre
115 Main St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-331-4724
www.stanthonymaintheatre.com
This historic theater is great for movie night. Tucked into Minneapolis' oldest neighborhood, you're greeted by cobblestone sidewalks, century-old storefronts, overhanging trees and beautiful views of the river and downtown skyline. But you're here to see a movie, and usually these amenities means it will cost you a pretty penny more. Not here, and especially not on Tuesdays when a medium popcorn and medium drink are only $2 a piece. You can catch first-run flicks, or independent films (including many MSPIFF showings) and enjoy concessions for just a few bucks more. Also, students can see movies anytime for $6 with an ID.
Plaza Maplewood Theater
1847 Larpenteur Ave E
Maplewood, MN 55109
651-287-2700
www.theplazatheater.com
At the east end of Larpenteur Avenue (where locals still mourn the loss of another Larpenteur discount theater, the Roseville 4), you can catch a movie for just $2 every night of the week. Come on Tuesday, and that price drops down to just $1. Seems too good to be true, as nothing costs a dollar anymore, but it's the real deal and while you have to wait a week or two after new releases leave first-run theaters, it's more than worth it.
Cinema Grill
2749 Winnetka Ave N
New Hope, MN 55427
763-417-0017
www.cinemagrill.com
No need to separate dinner and drinks from your movie. You can have all three at once here, and on Tuesdays (this seems to be a theme) you can get admission to any movie for just $2. There are discounts on food as well, including $2.99 pizzas, $1.50 soda, and $2.99 wine, beer and rail drinks if you want something a little stronger. Wednesdays are a good night as well for wing lovers, when you can get them at $.60 a piece. No need to watch a movie with your stomach rumbling.
Hopkins Cinema 6
1118 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN 55343
952-931-7992
www.manntheatres.com
This striking theater on Hopkins' adorable Main Street is a true hidden gem. The deco-inspired theater offers a surprisingly awesome selection of hit movies on its screens, considering that admission is only $3 any night of the week. You can get that bumped down to $2.50 if you come before 6 p.m., are a senior (60 and over) or a child (11 and under), or, surprise, on Tuesdays.
St. Michael Cinema
4300 O Day Ave NE
St Michael, MN 55376
763-400-8006
www.stmichaelcinema.com
This is a great option for adults and kids alike. Adults enjoy the elegant, Parisian-themed decor and strong cocktails on the second floor while kids run rampant through the free (yes, free) arcade, playing games until the movie starts. There are also free refills on drinks and popcorn, almost unheard of in this day and age. The "Eiffel Screen," a 70-foot screen in an auditorium-style theater, is one of the best ways to see a movie and it doesn't cost anything extra either.
Riverview Theater
3800 42nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-7369
www.riverviewtheater.com
One of the coolest theaters in the Twin Cities (or anywhere), the Riverview's eclectic selection of cinema has brought in local cinephiles for years. They say you can "step back in time" in the 1950's-style theater, and the prices reflect that as well: matinees, Tuesday showings, senior prices and kid prices are all $2. This is one of the best places also to see local films, independent films, and cult classics. At those prices, it's worth checking out something new in a truly fantastic setting.
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Adrian Schramm is a resident Saint Paul writer with a passion for all things local. Through his work with Saint Paul Almanac and Minneapolis Examiner at Examiner.com, as well as in the kitchens of bars and restaurants around town, he has discovered what truly makes the Twin Cities tick.