Going to the cinema shouldn't cost more than your weekly food shop.
Whether you're after a cheap night out between lectures, a spontaneous date-night fix, or a full-on blockbuster experience, there's a decent chunk of change to be saved if you know where to look ā and as a student, you're sitting on more discounts than you probably realise.
We've rounded up every cinema student deal available right now on Student Beans, from an exclusive 20% off at ODEON to 5 free tickets a year at Curzon, 2-for-1 tickets at Cineworld and Reel Cinemas, and everything in between. Prices are manually verified and updated regularly ā always check the live deal in the app before heading out.
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Cinema deals at a glance
All deals are available via us at Student Beans. Offers marked "students only" require a one-time verification through the app. All others are open to anyone through Student Beans.
CINEMA / BRAND | DEAL | STUDENT ONLY? |
|---|---|---|
20% off myLIMITLESS plus monthly subscription | ā SB exclusive | |
2 tickets for Ā£10 | ā Students only | |
2 for 1 tickets | General | |
10% off online tickets | General | |
10% off snacks & drinks | General | |
Free 1 month Unlimited trial | General | |
Free myVue sign-up | General | |
5 free tickets a year | General | |
2 for 1 tickets | General | |
Free Insider membership | General | |
Up to 33% off plans / 3 months free | ā Students only | |
10% off Fever plans | ā Students only |
Correct at time of research. Always verify in the Student Beans app before purchasing.
ODEON ā 20% off tickets (Student Beans exclusive)
This is the one to know about. ODEON's 20% student discount is available exclusively through Student Beans ā it's not on any other student discount platform, and it applies across standard ticket bookings whether you're heading to an ODEON Luxe, IMAX, or Dolby Cinema screen.
ODEON is one of the UK's biggest cinema chains with locations in pretty much every major city and most large towns. The discount is straightforward: verify through Student Beans, get your code, and apply it when booking online. No complicated membership, no annual renewal to remember.
If you're going solo or in a group, this 20% is consistently one of the best-value cinema discounts available to students in the UK.
Best for: Regular cinema-goers who want a reliable discount at a major chain with nationwide coverage.
Amazon ā 2 tickets for Ā£10 at ODEON
Ā£5 per person. Yes, really. Separate from ODEON's own 20% deal (you can only use one at a time), Amazon runs a student-verified deal via Student Beans: 2 tickets to any standard ODEON screening for Ā£10 flat.
That works out at Ā£5 per person ā among the cheapest ways to actually sit in a cinema right now. It's accessed entirely through Student Beans, so you'll need to verify your student status in the app to unlock it. Worth doing before every cinema trip with a friend, as it may save you more than the straight 20%.
Best for: Two people heading to ODEON who want the cheapest possible combined ticket price.
Cineworld ā four deals stacked
Cineworld arguably has the most stacked deal page on Student Beans right now. There are four separate active offers, and depending on how you visit, you can pick the one that saves you the most:
2 for 1 cinema tickets ā bring a friend and split the cost of one ticket between you. One of the cleanest two-for-ones in the game.
10% off online tickets ā a simple discount when booking ahead online, useful for solo visits.
10% off snacks and drinks ā because the popcorn is half the experience, and half the cost. This stacks nicely on top of a discounted ticket.
Free 1 month Unlimited membership ā Cineworld's Unlimited card lets you see as many films as you like for a flat monthly fee. The free first month via Student Beans is a genuine trial with no upfront commitment, though you'll want to cancel before it auto-renews if you don't want to keep subscribing.
Also worth noting: Cineworld is running a competition through Student Beans to win 1 of 2 Ā£50 gift cards ā check the page for the latest details before it closes.
Best for: Regular cinema-goers and film lovers who want to make every part of the visit cheaper ā including the snacks.
Vue Cinemas ā free myVue membership sign-up
Vue's Student Beans deal gets you a free sign-up to myVue, their loyalty and membership programme. Once you're in, you get access to exclusive offers, priority booking windows and member-only promotions ā all without paying anything upfront.
Vue has over 90 cinemas across the UK, making it one of the most accessible chains for students outside of the major cities. If there's a Vue anywhere near your campus, signing up via Student Beans costs nothing and keeps deals coming your way automatically.
Best for: Students at or near a Vue Cinema who want ongoing access to loyalty perks and booking priority.
Curzon Cinemas ā 5 free tickets a year
This one is genuinely excellent if you're in a city with a Curzon nearby. Curzon is the UK's longest-running cinema chain, known for indie releases, international films, documentaries and the kind of screenings that come with Q&As and director events. Their Student Beans deal gives you five free tickets a year ā which at Curzon's standard pricing, is a meaningful saving.
Curzon has screens in London (multiple sites), Leeds, Brighton, Oxford, Aldgate and elsewhere. If you're studying film, media, English, humanities, or just want to see something a bit different from the usual blockbuster circuit, this deal is worth activating the moment you verify your student status.
Curzon also runs Curzon Home Cinema, their own streaming platform for indie and art-house content ā worth checking out alongside the physical experience.
Best for: Film students, arts and humanities students, or anyone who prefers something other than the standard multiplex line-up.
Curzon Cinemas student discount
Reel Cinemas ā 2 for 1 tickets
Reel Cinemas is a smaller UK chain with sites across England and Wales, and their Student Beans deal is a clean 2 for 1 on cinema tickets ā meaning you and a friend both see a film for the price of one ticket. Good value for a group night out, and Reel often has a slightly more relaxed, local feel than the big multiplexes.
Best for: Students near a Reel Cinema who want a no-fuss two-for-one with a friend.
Showcase Cinemas ā free Insider membership
Showcase Cinemas operate around 18 screens across the UK, mostly in the Midlands and South East, and their Student Beans offer gets you a free sign-up to Showcase Insider ā their loyalty programme with access to exclusive discounts, priority booking and member-only deals.
Like Vue's myVue deal, this costs nothing to join and keeps savings coming automatically. If there's a Showcase near you, it takes about two minutes to set up and is well worth having.
Best for: Students near a Showcase Cinema who want to build up perks and loyalty discounts automatically.
Showcase Cinemas student discount
Disney+ ā up to 33% off, or 3 months free on annual plans
Not a cinema deal in the traditional sense, but Disney+ is where the blockbusters live once they leave the big screen ā and the student discounts here are some of the best available anywhere. There are currently five separate Disney+ offers on Student Beans:
30% off the Standard Plan (monthly)
33% off the Standard Plan with Ads (monthly)
33% off the Premium Plan (monthly)
3 months FREE on an annual Standard plan ā Ā£89.99 for the year, ad-free
3 months FREE on an annual Disney+ Premium plan ā Ā£129.99 for the year
Best for: Students who want to keep watching after the cinema trip, catch up on franchise films, or just want the best value streaming deal.
Fever ā 10% off event experiences
Fever is an events and experiences platform that goes beyond standard cinema screenings ā think immersive events, themed screenings, pop-up experiences and more, alongside concert tickets and cultural events. Their 10% student discount via Student Beans applies across Fever plans, so it's worth checking what's running in your city, especially if you're after something more experiential than a standard multiplex visit.
Best for: Students who want cinema and events as part of a wider night out, or who prefer themed and immersive screenings.
Other deals worth knowing
StubHub ā 10% student discount on event tickets. Useful for premiere screenings, limited-run events and film festivals that aren't covered by a regular cinema card.
ATG Entertainment ā Ā£25 student tickets across a wide range of theatre and live performances. Primarily a theatre deal, but worth bookmarking for any crossover events or special screenings near you.
ATG Entertainment student discount
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FAQs
Do students get cinema discounts in the UK?
Yes ā multiple UK cinema chains offer student discounts, and several are exclusive to Student Beans. ODEON's 20% off is only available via Student Beans, and you can also access deals at Cineworld, Vue, Curzon, Reel Cinemas and Showcase through the platform. Verify your student status once through the app and all deals are unlocked.
Which cinema is cheapest for students right now?
For two people, Amazon's 2-for-Ā£10 deal at ODEON (available via Student Beans) works out at Ā£5 per person ā which is hard to beat. For solo visits or frequent cinema-goers, Cineworld's free Unlimited trial gives you one month of unlimited screenings for nothing. For indie film fans, Curzon's 5 free tickets a year is excellent value in cities where Curzon operates.
Can I use a student discount at the cinema without a physical student card?
Yes ā Student Beans is entirely digital. You verify your student status online or through the app, receive a discount code, and apply it when booking. No physical card or NUS card required. The ODEON 20% discount, for example, is fully digital from start to finish.
Does Cineworld offer a student discount?
Via Student Beans, Cineworld currently has four active deals: 2 for 1 tickets, 10% off online ticket bookings, 10% off snacks and drinks, and a free first month of their Unlimited membership. These are open to anyone via Student Beans ā you don't need to be a student to access them, but you do need a free Student Beans account.
Does ODEON have a student discount?
Yes ā and it's exclusively available through Student Beans. ODEON gives verified students 20% off cinema tickets, which can't be accessed elsewhere. There's also a separate Amazon deal via Student Beans offering 2 ODEON tickets for Ā£10, which may work out cheaper for two people.
Can I combine cinema discounts?
Not usually. Each offer comes from a separate provider, and cinemas won't stack multiple discounts at checkout. Choose the deal that gives the best saving for your particular visit ā for example, Amazon's 2-for-Ā£10 versus ODEON's 20% off are two different codes for the same cinema, so pick whichever saves you more.
Is Curzon Cinemas worth it for students?
Particularly for students studying film, media, English, or creative arts, yes. Curzon screens independent and international films that often aren't available at larger multiplexes, and the 5 free tickets a year via Student Beans make it genuinely accessible. If you're in London, Leeds, Oxford or Brighton, it's a no-brainer to activate the deal.
How do I verify my student status for cinema discounts?
Download the Student Beans app, create a free account, and verify your student status using your university or college email address. You only need to do this once. After that, all the deals on this page ā and thousands more across fashion, food, tech and travel ā are unlocked instantly.
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