Say what you want about the low costs and convenience of streaming sites, I’ve always believed that some films are made for the big screen, where you get to immerse yourself in a whole new world, complete with the glory of surround-sound goodness.
No distractions, no horns blaring in the background, no ringing doorbells. Just you and the 90-minute visual and aural treat you just invested in.
Experiencing a film at the cinema makes all the difference, elevating the entire work of art for maximum enjoyment. It’s the kind of escapism that’s worth a few extra bucks. But in case you’re still not willing to shell out more than S$10 for a ticket, we’ve put together a price guide to help you suss out the best deals, some as cheap as S$4.25 for a regular, adult pass, in Singapore.
Here’s a look at the best prices you’ll snag.
An overview of movie ticket prices in Singapore in 2023
Cinema | Monday to Thursday | Friday to Sunday |
WE Cinemas | S$8.50 | S$12.50 |
Shaw Theatres | $8.50 | S$13 |
Cathay Cineplexes | S$9 | S$13 |
Golden Village | S$9 | S$13.50 |
Filmgarde Cineplexes | S$9 | S$13.50 |
The Projector | S$13.50 | S$13.50 |
Eaglewings Cinematics | S$9.50 | S$12.50 |
SingSaver Flash Deal: For a limited time only, snag a Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler (Complete) (worth S$859) on top of your chosen reward if you are one of the first 10 applicants of select OCBC and Standard Chartered Credit Cards at 12pm, 3pm, 6pm daily during the flash deal period. Valid till 1 October 2023. T&Cs apply.
WE Cinemas
Before it rebranded in 2011, WE Cinemas used to be Eng Wah Cinemas. Now, it has just one outlet in Clementi, though it rivals bigger names like Shaw Theatres and Cathay Cineplexes with its appealingly low ticket prices. All you need to do is to flash your credit card from one of the providers listed below for S$1 off your ticket. Despite catering to a bevy of banks, this deal does not include DBS/POSB cards.
Price List:
Ticket Type | Day | Price |
Adults | Monday to Thursday Friday to Sunday |
S$8.50 S$12.50 |
Students | Monday to Wednesday (All day), and Thursday to Friday before 6pm | S$7 |
Senior Citizens | Monday to Friday before 6pm | S$4.50 |
American Express card holders Citibank card holders HSBC card holders Maybank card holders PAssion card holders Standard Chartered card holders UOB card holders |
Weekdays Weekends |
S$7.50 S$11.50 |
SingSaver Exclusive Offer:
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Shaw Theatres
Shaw Theatres is a household name in Singapore, whether you’re in the heartlands or the city centre, known for being amongst the most budget-friendly of cinemas. In addition to the listed promotions below, savour 1-for-1 deals every day as a UnionPay member, which amounts to S$4.25 for a regular weekday ticket. Maybank Platinum Visa card holders also get S$3 off with a minimum purchase of two tickets. On Sundays, M1 members are entitled to a pair of tickets for the price of one.
Price List:
Ticket Type | Day | Price |
Adults | Monday to Thursday Friday to Sunday |
S$8.50, S$9.50 (new releases) S$13 |
Students | Monday to Friday before 6pm | S$6.50 |
Senior Citizens | Monday to Friday before 6pm | S$4 |
OCBC Card holders | Weekdays Weekends |
S$7.50 S$12 |
SAFRA members | Weekdays Weekends |
S$7.50, S$9 S$10.50 |
SAFRA NSF | Tuesdays | S$7, S$8 |
SAFRA MovieMax | Weekdays Weekends |
S$7, S$8 S$9.50 |
Cathay Cineplexes
Cathay Cineplexes, a ubiquitous name with outlets islandwide, has the cheapest prices for students and senior citizens. If you’ve got a PAssion Card, you can enjoy discounts as well in the form of a bundle including a movie ticket and a S$5 F&B voucher for S$11.50 from Monday to Thursday, and S$14.50 from Friday to Sunday. Other ongoing promotions include 1-for-1 weekend movie tickets for HomeTeamNS Membership card holders, and 1-for-1 movies every Saturday for Singtel customers.
Price List:
Ticket Type | Day | Price |
Adults | Monday to Thursday Friday to Sunday |
S$9, S$9.50 (new releases) S$13, S$13.50 (new releases) |
Students | Monday, Wednesday to Friday before 6pm Tuesday (all day) |
S$7 S$6 |
Senior Citizens | Monday to Friday before 6pm Tuesday (all day) |
S$5 S$4 |
Golden Village
While Golden Village isn’t known to be the most affordable theatre, the trick is to look out for promotions. For instance, it once offered S$7 tickets for screenings after 9pm on Thursdays. Additionally, movie-goers also receive a S$2.50 discount each Wednesday when they purchased an online ticket through DBS PayLah. You could also rally your friends for a flick at the select outlets to enjoy reduced prices—S$6.50 each for a group of five, S$7 each for a group of four, and S$7.50 each for a group of three.
GV also ran a Movie Huat Huat EXTRA Deal where you could purchase a second standard movie ticket at just S$8.80 if you purchased a total of two tickets to the movies. This worked out to S$11.15 per ticket, so you got a cool S$2 discount off usual weekend and public holiday ticket prices (S$13.50).
Price List:
Ticket Type | Day | Price |
Adults | Weekdays Weekends |
S$9, S$9.50 (New releases) S$13.50 |
Students | Monday to Friday before 6pm | S$7 |
Senior Citizens | Monday to Friday before 6pm | S$5 |
GV Movie Club members | Monday and Tuesday | S$7 |
HSBC Movie Club members | Weekdays (Red prepaid card) All days (Silver prepaid card) |
S$7 (A package of 10 tickets for $70) S$9.50 (A package of 10 tickets for S$95) |
HSBC Credit or Debit card holders DBS/POSB Credit or Debit card holders |
Weekdays Weekends |
S$8 S$12.50 |
Filmgarde Cineplexes
Boasting just three branches (at Bugis+, Leisure Park Kallang, and Century Square in Tampines), Filmgarde Cineplexes is among the lesser known cinemas in Singapore. Its prices are neither expensive, nor the cheapest in the market. As for bundle promotions, a S$3 top-up entitles students to a small popcorn and a drink for weekday screenings before 6pm at the Century Square outlet. Get in on the 2’s Value Deal as well, where you’ll get a pair of movie tickets, a regular popcorn, a Calbee packet, a regular drink and a bottle of water for S$28 on a weekday or S$37 on a weekend.
Price List:
Ticket Type | Day | Price |
Adults | Monday to Thursday Friday to Sunday |
S$9 (2D), S$11 (3D), S$9.50 (Sneak previews and first week titles) S$13.50 (2D), S$14.50 (3D) |
Students (Only available for the Filmgarde Century Square outlet) | Monday to Friday before 6pm | S$7 |
Senior Citizens (55 years old and above) | Monday to Friday before 6pm | S$5 |
The Projector
A stomping ground for indie and arthouse film buffs, The Projector is a local gem that took over the now-defunct Golden Theatre on the fifth floor of Golden Mile Tower, and breathed new life into the space while retaining a few retro elements such as the original seats. The cultural hotspot offers highly curated titles, featuring not just the latest blockbuster hits, but also old-school classics for an alternative movie-going experience.
Price List:
Category 1 | Category 2 |
Adults | S$13.50 |
Students, senior citizens (55 years old and above), National Servicemen, disabled folk, and domestic helpers | S$11.50 |
Fan Club members | S$11.50 |
Student Club and Senior Club members | S$9.50 |
SingSaver Exclusive Offer: Receive S$50 cash upon starting a Citi Plus relationship and get another S$100 cash (total S$150) when you fund a min. deposit of S$15,000 within 2 months of account opening and maintain it for 4 months. Valid till 1 October 2023. T&Cs apply.
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Eaglewings Cinematics
Situated in KAP Residences Mall, this newly built, independent cinema offers the poshest experience with three tiers of arrangements. Its standard halls seat between 60 and 63 people, while its platinum and gold theatres boast 18 and 12 seats respectively. A two-storey lounge, inspired by the design of penthouses, adds to the luxury. For those with a limited budget, don’t fret. While tickets can cost up to S$34 for a gold class, weekend screening, the usual rates are S$9.50 for adults, S$6.50 for students, and S$5.50 for senior citizens.
Price List:
Cinema | Day | Price |
Eagle Classic - Adults | Weekdays Friday evenings to Sunday |
S$9.50 S$12.50 |
Eagle Classic - Students (Primary, secondary and tertiary) | Weekdays (9am to 5pm) | S$6.50 |
Eagle Classic - Senior Citizens (Above 55 years old) | Weekdays (9am to 5pm) | S$5.50 |
Eagle Platinum | Weekdays Friday evenings to Sunday |
S$22 S$30 |
Eagle Gold | Weekdays Friday evenings to Sunday |
S$26 S$34 |
You could save more when visiting the cinema if you use the right credit card. Head to the link below to check out the best credit cards to use for booking movie tickets and shopping.
SingSaver Exclusive Offer: For a limited time only, snag a Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler (Complete) (worth S$859) on top of your chosen reward if you are one of the first 10 applicants of select Standard Chartered Credit Cards at 12pm and 3pm daily during the flash deal period. Valid till 1 October 2023. T&Cs apply.
Receive a Dyson Supersonic™ Hair Dryer (worth S$699) or an Apple AirPods Gen 3 (worth S$271.50) or up to S$270 SUPER Upsized Cash via PayNow when you apply and spend at least S$250 within 30 days of card approval. Valid till 1 October 2023. T&Cs apply.
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