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    AMC Santa Anita 16

    3.1 (768 reviews)
    ModerateCinema, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Yan W.

    We saw the movie 'Michael' this past Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at AMC Santa Anita. The theater was very clean, and the LASER projection and sound systems were excellent, making for a great overall viewing experience. However, the standard seats don't recline. It would be perfect if they upgraded to the comfortable recliners like the ones at the Puente Hills location, as sitting upright for a 2-hour movie gets uncomfortable.

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    Hannah S.

    I very rarely venture out to the movie theater but had to make an exception when Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die came out - bc quirky sci-fi movies are my fave genre and this one has Sam Rockwell in it for a flawless combo. Since our local theater in Old Town Monrovia shut down this year (2026), this AMC was the next closest choice. We had a decent experience and would come again.  We came the day after the movie's opening day - and since it was Valentine's Day, I expected the theater to be packed for all the movies - especially the new releases. But when I went to book online, there were many seats left open so we opted to just buy our tickets on site and save ourselves money by avoiding the online "convenience fee" of several dollars.  There was no line at the ticket counter when we arrived and booking with the staff was easy - however we had to make sure to ask if we could pick our seats - otherwise I think he would've chosen for us - so be sure to ask.  We grabbed a small popcorn to nibble on during the film and a bottle of water since they don't have any water stations or free water cups (but they should??) - the price overall wasn't too crazy but still overpriced imho.  The snack bar has an extensive selection of hot food, snacks, treats, and drinks - even ice cream bars and the hubby couldn't resist - he had to have a Starburst ice cream too and thoroughly enjoyed it lol. There's also a bar in the lobby but it was closed off during our visit. There weren't any special screen options for the showing like IMAX or interactive experiences - just their "signature LASER" screen. Seating was comfy enough and well spaced, the theater was very clean, the picture was crisp and colorful, and the sound was excellent.  Since I'm an AMC rewards member, we got a small discount on our tickets since it was early afternoon - it's a free program and worth joining, especially if you frequently see movies here. This theater is located on the second floor at the Shops of Santa Anita next to the Dave & Busters. There's plenty of parking but can be challenging during busy times since this is a very popular mall.  Since we had a little time to kill before the movie we had fun goofing around in Dave & Busters - it's a good spot for a fun date or family night out!

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    Amy L.

    Came at an early time but too early where the tickey person told us she wont allow us to go in and out. We got nachos, hotdog and popcorn with the cute tom the lizard bucket. Since we were early we werent sure if we could enter the theatre room yet so we sat at the bar and ate. The guy ay the bar was nice and didnt kick us out. Nachos cant go wrong as long as the nacho cheese is hot, which it was. The hotdog was also a hotdog. Popcorn this time was good. I like the theatre with the large space and chairs that let you bascially lie down. Also hoppers is an amazing movie

    Elocin T.

    The pricing well it is getting quite expensive so it's more of a luxury than a weekly or even monthly experience and there are different types of seating of course the lounge recliner seats are the most comfortable and sometimes you can even hear people snoring it's that comfortable yes the concession stand pricing is well slightly expensive I wouldn't say it's the most expensive so that is a small bit of good news the theater itself and the property is pretty well maintained and they do a good job keeping things clean

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    Michelle T.

    Makenzie was amazing. She was fast and efficient. She knew her stuff at the concessions counter. The line moved quickly. I enjoyed the Hoppers movie! The popcorn was fresh and I liked that there were many drink options.

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    Carl N.

    AMC Santa Anita 16 is one of many AMC cinema theatre in the country. This is located within the shopping "THE SHOP" mall in Arcadia. It's big with 16 theaters showing the latest movies to enjoy in a clean and comfortable seats. They have a concession stand and a mini bar for movie goers. Movie ticket prices varies on the day and time. The off hours are usually least expensive ($13). Staff were great. Overall, I had a nice experience at this AMC location. I recommend it.

    Gilbert R.

    Came here on am Xmas evening to watch the third installment of Avatar. Not too crowded at all. Loved the film, by the way. I don't care what all these "critics" say. All of them lack real imagination to appreciate the world Cameron has created! Anyway, the screens are a bit on the smaller side, but it's clean, well-staffed and organized. Pricing for beveraged are as expected: expensive. And so are the tickets. But other than that, I really like how you can choose your seats when purchasing. Saves a lot of hassle and stress.

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    Caes F.

    Well. Well. Well. AMC Premiere members have their perks! Ordered the following: 1. Nacho Gourmet Popcorn 2. Chicken Filled Nachos Their menu is typical movie theater food but once in a while they release these menu items that sound intriguing: chicken filled nachos. It's interesting and if you slather with the nacho cheese, it's delicious.

    Grace L.

    The XL auditorium 7 seats are dirty. Not just one or two, or a few. Most of them are dirty, has multiple spot on the seats. Very disgusting

    Cup holders fit my yeti!!
    Damon T.

    Came to watch F1 for T-Mobile Tuesday $5 deal! I haven't been to the movies in so long and was super excited. Bought our tickets ahead of time so didn't need to go to ticket booth or kiosk. There are kiosks you can do self service which is convenient especially for introverts haha. After getting tickets, just go through entrance and show the guy there your tickets. He scanned ours and guided us to the theater. Super clean movie theater and not overly crowded on a Sunday night. There are signs all over the mall in case you get lost. I recommend parking in the structure next to food court, chicfila and bowlero on the second floor. It gives u direct entrance to the AMC. If you're coming from the mall, head to the food courts and go all the way to the entrance where you see the big Dave and busters and AMC signs (check images). Go up escalator past bowlero and you'll be at the entrance of AMC And ticket booths. They have concessions to buy popcorn candy and food if you'd like. They're pretty lenient on bringing your own food in these days. I remember having to sneak things in as a kid. Bathrooms are always busy so get there ahead of time so u don't have to go mid movie. They're pretty dirty naturally because of all the people using them. The seats are super clean surprisingly! Great job AMC Santa Anita. I just wish they were the recliners haha. Sound system was very nice. Also appreciate the large cup holders that I can fit my yeti in. Overall great experience and for $5 in partnership with T-Mobile Tuesdays, great deal. Looking forward to my next movie night.

    Lucy D.

    Awful online customer service. I've reached out on many occasions complaining about quality control issues surrounding the cheap containers they put their food in. Sauces keep leaking through or the sides of the flimsy box, and then it damages my clothes. They dont even have anything to seal the sauces to prevent these kind of things from happening. Never buying any snacks or meals from here moving forward.

    Maruko X.

    The AMC movie theatre is located on the second level of The shops at Santa Anita, formerly known as Westfield. It's very spacious inside and the show rooms are cleaned adequately, and they also have a small section of arcade games. The restroom is not maintained properly, lack of hand soup and toilet paper.

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    Ask the Community - AMC Santa Anita 16

    Can you bring food from the mall in?

    Nope. Best way is sneak in food girl purse. They don't check. Bring zip lock bags so you can eat it in side the movie.

    Is the imax closed? I don't see any availability there for any movies.

    When I was there Saturday night. It was close look like remodeling. The walls looked like being work on. I was looking from the door. When I was passing by to movie

    Do they have recliners in the entire theater yet?

    Not all the theater.

    Is the cocktail bar currently open?

    Bar is opened but the bar are is not. You can order drinks but not hang out. Also they Only let you in 30 minutes before your movie. You can't come in earlier than that. Hope that helps

    Do they charge extra if you use the Costco AMC black tickets?

    NO!!!

    Do they offer matinee tickets? If so what's the cut off time? How much is the student discount?

    Yes, they offer matinee tickets. What do you mean by cut off time? When is the latest you could purchase tickets?… Read more

    Do they have recliner seats?

    Yeah only for the Dolby Sound Theater. Usually the newer releases.

    Do they have movies in Spanish?

    Probably not, they usually only have wide releases. You should check their website if there's a movie you're looking for.

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    Review Highlights - AMC Santa Anita 16

    This AMC location is is coviently located in the Santa Anita Mall and adjacent to the Santa Anita race track.

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