In 1907 you could watch a film at a Nickelodeon theater for five cents. In fact, that's why it's called a "Nickel"odeon.
During the Depression or the 1920s, movies cost about 27 cents.
During the swinging '60s, it cost a little less than $1 to catch a flick.
In the '80s, it cost about $4.00 to go to a movie.
It now costs around $10 to go to a flick.
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The average price for a movie ticket in 2006 was $6.55.
The average price for a movie ticket in 1978 was $2.34.
The average price for a movie ticket in 2002 was $5.81.
The average price for a movie ticket in 2003 was $6.03.
The average price of a movie ticket in 1977 was $2.23.