AMC Southpoint 17
Phone: (919) 313-6627
Located conveniently at The Streets at Southpoint, AMC Southpoint 17 Movie Theater is a great place to see a movie on the big screen with your kids. Wrap up a day of shopping with a film, or catch the latest flick your kids have been talking about before eating dinner at one of Southpoint’s awesome restaurants.
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Be aware that the "IMAX" screen is not IMAX certified. It is reflective, unlike the permeable screen at the IMAX theater at Marbles in Raleigh. We went to see Fire Lady Avatar at IMAX Marbles on Friday, then at Southpoint IMAX on Sunday, and the difference was overwhelming. What had appeared as actual film at Marbles looked like video game cutscenes at Southpoint.
Otherwise, it is a fine theater to see a comedy or other less-than-entirely-visual movie.
The seats (at least in the IMAX) are plastic, no frills, non-adjustable theater seats like back in the 1950s.
The back row center spaces (the absolute best spot to see 3D IMAX) are reserved for wheelchairs, which is good hearted, but should be an "option" instead of "these spaces sit empty for almost every showing of every film every day".
The bathrooms are always clean.
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The entrance is on the inside of the building, which was touch to find. Inside the theatre, they were understaffed and cooked snacks took a long time. Not worth it to be potentially late to the movie. Once inside the theatre itself, it was nice to see the rows labeled on the floor so we knew where to go. Pretty standard reclining seats, but they were comfortable and it wasn't freezing. I'd go back but would make better meal decisions next time.
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Going to this theater is a luxury experience - which it should be for the price. The heated reclining seats are a gamechanger that makes me never want to go to a theater without them again - which means this theater is my go to (not that there are many options in Durham anymore). The concessions have a lot of options if you're willing to pay and if you use the app there isn't usually any waiting needed for tickets. The theaters are always clean and there's plenty of bathroom stalls. The staff have stepped up their game at concession stands - getting through the lines fast!
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My neice and I excited to see Moana Saturday July 11 2026. Ordered a large popcorn and of course used the self service butter. Initial taste was kinda weird and the movie was exciting so we kept eating. Later that night she and I both had food poisoning. Both of us regurgitating at the same time! Why would you serve old food! Worst experience ever!
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This theater which was mediocre to start now sucks! They ignore the priority line! The managment acts like their in middle school! Now and get this, they want to search your bag upon entry. Yes! Now I'm from a a different area, and I've carried a bag, just like a woman does most of my 40 year adult life, which has my credit cards, cologne, brush, toothpaste, etc... I have personally stood there and watched women (won't mention race yet) stroll right through the venue with shopping bags, purses, all types of bags and nothing is said. I go through there, and I'm being asked if I have candy bars, food or drink in my very nice bag (time to mention race, I'm Black! Shocker, I'm sure!). Now, I'm an A-List member and and Investor, and I've stopped going! Evidently, there has been a change in leadership at this venue, and he's decided to target/profile certain LONG TIME CUSTOMERS! I can go watch the movies somewhere else! BYE FELICIA!
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