Why You Should See A Movie Alone

I’ve recently been to a few movies by myself and I gotta tell you, I’m really digging it.  I used to be of the school of thought that movies are a group activity.  You and a date, a friend or a group of friends just watching a movie and enjoying your time together.  It just sounds right, doesn't it.  And, while it is still a great thing, seeing a movie alone can sometimes be much better.

Here's a few reasons why I think seeing a movie alone is better (sometimes):

1. Cost

Let's get this one one out of the way first because to me, it's the least important.  If you're in a couple, going on a date, or have a family, going to the movies quickly becomes an expensive outing.  Seeing a movie alone allows you to save a little bit of money.  Also, more snacks just for you.

2. Worry-free Viewing

Hitting up a movie you're particularly excited about is always a great feeling.  Whether it's the next installment of your favourite franchise or a new release you just found out about, seeing that movie fills you with a sense of excitement.  Sometimes however, the person you may be seeing that movie with might not want to be there.  I asked my wife to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens with me when it came out and I spent the entire time wondering how she was enjoying it.  I find myself doing this whenever I see a movie with people.  Trying to gauge their reactions rather than just focus on the screen can be exhausting and take away from enjoyment of the movie.

3. Immersion in the Experience

Carrying on from the last point, I feel that seeing a movie by yourself allows a more immersive entertainment experience.  With your entire focus on the screen, you can provide your undivided attention to the movie allowing you to really get into it.  I found myself really tuning out my surroundings and diving into the movie.  As a person who is always on guard and watching the world around him, this was a great feeling.

4.  Self Care

This is a big one.  Self care is such an important process we all seem to neglect.  Really this is to our own detriment.  Spending a couple hours by yourself watching a movie is a great way to just unwind and relieve some stress.  You get to spend some time away from your normal setting of sitting on the couch watching TV, staring at your phone or worrying about life.


I hope you enjoyed hearing my thoughts on seeing a movie alone.  If you haven't tried it, I suggest you get on that.  I know I'll be hitting up the screens by myself a lot more.

Thanks for listening!

D.S. Cannon