* Location: Tickets were more expensive in major cities compared to smaller towns.
* Theater chain: Different chains had different pricing structures.
* Movie type: Blockbusters and 3D movies often cost more than regular films.
* Day of the week and time of day: Matinee tickets were usually cheaper than evening tickets.
However, we can give you an idea of the average cost. The average movie ticket price in the United States in 1997 was around $5.00.
Keep in mind that this was an average, so individual prices could have been higher or lower.