AMC Theatres alternatives
AMC Theatres users often look for alternatives due to app bugs, login issues, and high fees. Alternatives like Fandango and Cinemark offer easier ticket purchasing and better rewards programs.
Why users look for alternatives to AMC Theatres
- Users frequently encounter app bugs and glitches, making it difficult to purchase tickets, update payment information, or view existing reservations.R1R7R10R13
- Login issues and account management problems, such as being unable to log in, reset passwords, or combine accounts, are common frustrations.R3R19R23
- High convenience fees and service charges are a significant deterrent, with some users feeling they negate the benefits of using the app or membership.R33R37
- Some users report poor theater conditions, including dirty auditoriums, broken equipment (like drink machines or popcorn butter), and cold food.R4R6R12R18
- Customer service can be unhelpful, with reports of employees directing customers to kiosks instead of assisting them, or difficulty resolving app-related issues.R21R23R29R49
The alternatives
Fandango is a reliable app for easily finding movies and purchasing tickets, offering flexibility with cancellations and credits for future use. It also provides discounts and waives fees for members.
Better for: Fandango is better for users who want a straightforward ticket buying experience with good customer service for issues like promo codes or cancellations R58. It suits those who appreciate discounts and waived fees through a membership, which can save $10 monthly plus reward points R61.
Head-to-head: AMC Theatres vs FandangoCinemark Theatres offers an app that is generally easy to use for finding showtimes and purchasing tickets, with a Movie Club membership that provides significant savings on tickets and concessions.
Better for: Cinemark Theatres is better for frequent moviegoers who visit Cinemark locations and can benefit from the Movie Club, which costs $15 a month and offers savings like 20% off at the register R69. It's also suitable for those who prioritize comfortable seating, as some locations offer reclining seats with raised leg rests R76.
Head-to-head: AMC Theatres vs Cinemark TheatresAtom provides an easy and convenient way to buy tickets ahead of time, with flexible options for cancelling or changing seats and dates.
Better for: Atom is better for users who value ease of use and flexibility in managing their ticket purchases, including smooth processes for refunds and changes R80R83R85R91. It's also a good option for those who use T-Mobile Tuesday deals, though availability can sometimes be inconsistent R81.
Head-to-head: AMC Theatres vs AtomRegal offers an app that, when functional, is straightforward for purchasing tickets and managing movie experiences, especially for those with a Regal Unlimited subscription.
Better for: Regal is better for users who are Regal Unlimited subscribers, as the pass is highly valued, though the app itself has limitations regarding rewards tracking for subscribers R95R101. It suits those who prioritize a straightforward app experience when it works correctly R94.
Head-to-head: AMC Theatres vs RegalMarcus Theatres & Movie Tavern offers an app that is generally easy to use for finding showtimes and reserving seats, despite some reported issues with loading and food ordering.
Better for: Marcus Theatres & Movie Tavern is better for users who primarily need to find showtimes and reserve seats, as this functionality is generally simple R112R118R119.
Head-to-head: AMC Theatres vs Marcus Theatres & Movie TavernYou should stick with AMC Theatres if you are an A-Lister member, as users find it a great deal for regular movie-goers . Also, if you have a positive experience with specific AMC locations that are clean and have helpful staff .
Evidence note: No alternatives had too few reviews to judge.
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What reviewers actually said
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- [R1] AMC Theatres VERY SLOW TO UPDATE: I just updated my billing. The app doesn’t allow for any transactions
- [R7] AMC Theatres doesn’t work: whenever I try to buy a ticket in the app, it tells me an error occurred after I select my seats 👎👎
- [R10] AMC Theatres Broken: Apps times out. My card was charged but can’t see my tickets yet
- [R13] AMC Theatres Not letting me update payment: Not letting me update payment
- [R3] AMC Theatres login glitchy: There have been a few times in the recent past where i have been unable to log in due to an error.
- [R19] AMC Theatres No tickets: Couldn’t put a purchase through because it required my birth year because I changed my password. Did not accept my birth year because I don’t know that my birth year was ever listed on my account.
- [R23] AMC Theatres What A Mess: I cannot get one agent to help solve the issues I am having with the app and needing to combine both my accounts which were inadvertently set up. I’ve spent hours emailing and on the phone to no avail.
- [R33] AMC Theatres Convenience fee for no convenience: Bought tickets for a movie on Tuesday and right after I bought them it said you can get 50% off if you become a free member. So alright let’s become a free member and refund these tickets then buy the tickets again. “Convenience” fee isn’t included in the refund but no big deal the tickets will be 50% off right? I go to buy the tickets again and the 50% off disc
- [R37] AMC Theatres Bad benefits: Charge me basically eight dollars service charge? What advantage is having the app if I’m basically paying $10 extra
- [R4] AMC Theatres Decline: The AMC at the a Washingtonian Rio has gone downhill. The food is cold, the fountain drink machines never work properly, the seats & trays are not cleaned out for the next movie. The movies are too expensive for the poor service they provide. I wish I could post the pictures I’ve taken.
- [R6] AMC Theatres Disclosure day: Theatre was very warm and sticking to the seats. I was very uncomfortable Movie wasn’t very good - it was so hard to believe it
- [R12] AMC Theatres Disgusting: This theater was so dirty and it was not busy. The filth had been sitting for a long time. On tables and by the popcorn butter area.
- [R18] AMC Theatres Cute local theater: Honestly we love to see movies here but as of late so many things have not been working properly that it changes the whole experience especially going with kids. Slurpee machines down butter for popcorn down. But worst is they never have enough merch for the newest popular movie. Staff is ok not the most friendly of the bunch but there are a few we love to see when we go in.
- [R21] AMC Theatres Customer service: There was no line but 2-3 employees behind the counter. We were 2 adults and 3 children and we approached counter only to be told that we must use the kiosk. While we were struggling with kiosk 2 patrons came walked around us and were sold their tickets by the agent! The employees were chatting all the while we were struggling to place our ticket orders…at least 2 more kiosks wer
- [R29] AMC Theatres reviews: it is difficult to find how to submit feedback. my experience is almost always amazing with the app but the experience was destroyed by a service member at your Roosevelt location in Chicago.
- [R49] AMC Theatres Not user friendly: Very confusing app gets stuck all the time. I’ve been double charged multiple times and the customer service is horrible. I can’t even talk to any one if there is a big issue
- [R51] Fandango Awesome app: My trusty app for getting tix for the movies
- [R52] Fandango Good: Fandango tickets
- [R58] Fandango Great customer service!!!: I had to call customer service to help me with a promo code problem. They were super helpful and easy to work with. They got me all squared away quickly. They walked me through everything step-by-step. It was a very good experience. The app is super easy to use. I would definitely recommend this to everyone!!!
- [R61] Fandango Great to have & pays for itself: I love having fandango. The discounts come in handy, saving anything these days helps. You get $10 off every month plus reward points & they waive fees at checkout too. I love having all the movies in one place to see and also being able to watch all the trailers too.
- [R69] Cinemark Theatres Cinemark App is Awesome: The Cinemark app is so easy to use. I strongly suggest investing in the Movie Club. The $15 a month is nothing compared to the savings. The 20% off at the register saves me $18 on all visits with my family. The theater in Beaumont is clean and well run.
- [R72] Cinemark Theatres Best Movie Rewards App: Super good and easy to use
- [R76] Cinemark Theatres Seating: My favorite Cinemark to go to is Central Plano because the seats recline back farther and legs are raised higher than any of the other locations.
- [R78] Cinemark Theatres Page won’t load problem: I love going to the movie and watch them. Always been a movie lover and downloading this app made watching movie so much easier and saves you time. But lately the app has been having this problem where when I click a movie to purchase a ticket and to choose the seat the page won’t load it says error try again. And when you click try again the page works for a small second
- [R80] Atom So easy: This was so easy!
- [R81] Atom Not always showing open theaters: I have used this app for T-Mobile Tuesday deals. I have noticed my local theater does not always Display showtimes. I can see show times on the theater website and Fandango. In my history I was able to use the EVO -Kyle Texas location. I have tried to restart the app/phone and go on a computer. Sometimes I am not able to use my code because it is not available on
- [R83] Atom Great: Orders for tickets were easy!
- [R85] Atom App UI: I like being able to buy tickets ahead of time using the app and if you have to cancel, the app offers you a choice between full credit or a partial refund (makes sense so you don’t abuse it). App is overall very convenient to use
- [R94] Regal Straightforward: When it works it does its job well.
- [R95] Regal Great app, but Regal Unlimited subscribers are left in the dark: Pretty great app, and I’ve used it for years! But once I upgraded to Regal Unlimited, the experience actually downgraded. The app completely strips away your gem status levels with no way to participate in them anymore. While there is a separate rewards program for Unlimited subscribers, the app doesn't reference it at all. As an Unl
- [R97] Regal Great theater: Manager gave us 4 free tickets since we had to leave early
- [R101] Regal Needs improvements: I love the unlimited subscription pass, but i wish the app actually kept track of all the movies you watch throughout the year! Also there needs to be more rewards for subscription members. Maybe first access to buy tickets for movies coming out. I also, would love to be able to update my picture!
- [R108] Marcus Theatres & Movie Tavern Slow!: I like the app for the most part but it takes quite a while to load, and I’ve found recently that when clicking on a time, the app locks up.
- [R112] Marcus Theatres & Movie Tavern Solid: It’s a good app, I always use it to buy tickets. I have 2 main problems, why can’t I buy food with Apple Pay? And it sometimes logs me out randomly which is annoying
- [R118] Marcus Theatres & Movie Tavern Great when it works: The app is easy to use but prone to being down or having issues at checkout
- [R119] Marcus Theatres & Movie Tavern Membership doesn’t appear correctly: This app is fine if you order tickets occasionally. Finding showtimes and reserving seats is pretty simple. But enrolling in the Marcus Movie Club has been a NIGHTMARE for me. After signing up and receiving my confirmation email, my membership did not appear in the app. The movie club is “exclusively” managed and used “in the app,” as the app and website and FA
- [R25] AMC Theatres Reservations: Purchased tickets and I’m not showing any tickets on my account
- [R31] AMC Theatres MAJOR bugs that will cost you money: What do you think you will use this app for? Getting tickets, referencing past or future orders, cancelling orders, showing tickets to theatre attendants to get into the actual movie right? You’re DREAMING. There’s a bug that makes it impossible to see any ticket I’ve reserved, which makes it impossible to cancel, which makes it impossible for me to see other
- [R91] Atom Great Flexibility: I was able to easily refund to change my seats and dates based on my guests. Maybe the smoothest change processs I’ve ever had
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