Portland-Area Discount Movie Theaters


Seeing a movie is a fun treat on a rainy day—or a super-hot day for that matter. But taking the whole family to a movie can be so expensive! Luckily, there are lots of discount movie theaters in the Portland area. Here are some of our favorites.

Courtesy of McMenamins Kennedy School

Academy Theater
The Academy Theater not only plays first- and second-run movies at a discount, they also feature classic movies (Goonies is a classic now, deal with it) for the whole family. They also feature snack pack deals for kids.
Cost: $9 for ages 13 and up, and $6.50 for ages 12 and under and seniors.  Daily matinees starting prior to 3 pm are only $6.
Location: 7818 SE Stark St., Portland

Avalon Theatre & Wunderland
Come for the movie, stay for the arcade games! The Avalon Theatre shows big hit second-run movies at a steep discount. But just as fun for kids is the nickel arcade.
Cost: Matinees are $6 for all ages before 6 pm. Evenings are $6 for children ages 12 and under and seniors and military, and $9 for adults. Tuesdays are all ages, all day for only $5.
Location: 3451 SE Belmont St., Portland

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Beaverton Wunderland
A Wunderland cinema with 3D showings, plus game room and laser tag.
Cost: $7.75 all ages before 6 pm. Get admission to the game room for an addition $3.25 for ages 13 and up, $2.75 for ages 5 to 12.
Location: 17235 NW Corridor Court, Beaverton

Gresham Cinema & Wunderland
A Wunderland cinema with 3D showings, game room and laser tag.
Cost: $6.00 all ages before 6 pm. Evenings are $7.75 for children ages 12 and under and seniors and military, and $9.75 for adults. Tuesdays are all ages, all day for only $7.25.
Location: 140 NW Burnside Rd., Gresham

Joy Cinema
Save a bundle heading to this theater for dinner and a movie. In addition to showing second-run movies, you can get more than just popcorn here. Grab a hot dog, nachos or pizza, and grownups can get beer, wine or hard cider.
Cost: $9 for standard films, $10 for 3D. Matinees (before 5 pm) are $7. Tuesday discount $5.
Location: 11959 SW Pacific Hwy., Tigard

McMenamin’s Kennedy School
The Kennedy School theater may be best known for its “Baby Blockbusters” – where you can bring your baby to the first showing of the day Monday and Thursday without fear of side glances. This single-screen theater plays a fun mix of second-run films, classics and independents all week long at heavy discounts. Grab a slice and a pint and you’ve got yourself a great rainy-day outing.
Cost: $6 adults, $4 kids ages 3 to 12.
Location: 5736 NE 33rd Ave., Portland

Moreland Theater
Westmoreland’s historic single-screen theater shows current movies for less. Drinks and popcorn are also less expensive than at big box theaters.
Cost: $9.50 for matinees, $11.50 general admission for evening shows, $9.50 for children (11 and under), military, and senior citizens. Special pricing on Tuesday.
Location: 6712 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland

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Mt. Hood Theatre
You’ll find great prices and snacks at this local neighborhood favorite for second-run movies.
Cost: $10 for adults; kids & seniors $8. Bargain Wednesdays $5.
Location: 401 East Powell Boulevard, Gresham

St. Johns Twin Cinemas
This two-screen neighborhood theater shows films from all over, and serves beer and pizza from locals. Pretty much the perfect combo.
Cost: $9 for all matinees (before 6 pm); $11 general admission, $9 for seniors.
Location: 8704 N. Lombard St., Portland

Milwaukie Cinema & Wunderland
A Wunderland theater with movies, game room and mini golf.
Cost: Matinees are $6 for all ages before 6 pm. Evenings are $6 for children ages 12 and under and seniors and military, and $9 for adults. Tuesdays are all ages, all day for only $5.
Location: 1011 SE Main St., Milwaukie

OMSI Empirical Theater
The Empirical Theater has a giant screen and Dolby Atmos, and the seats are situated on a steep angle, so your view is never obscured. While the majority of the films are educational and STEM-focused, they also show blockbusters.
Cost: Films are typically $6.50 for youth, $7 for seniors, and $8 for ages 14+.
Location: 1945 SE Water Ave., Suite 100

NEW: The Judy Family Cinema
Friday night, family-friendly films for only $5 per person. Pull up a bean bag, and grab some themed concessions!
Cost: $5 per person
Location: 1000 SW Broadway T-100, Portland (they have an on-site parking garage)

You can also check for occasional free, family-friendly movies playing at the Beaverton City Library Main Branch Auditorium, the Village Ballroom and Rose City Futsal.

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