UK Film Consumption

What is the overall trend in film

consumption?

As you can see from the tables and

charts opposite, the admissions of

tickets at cinemas in the UK over 11

years has steadily been increasing. In

2001 there were 155.9 million tickets

sold, where as in 2012 there were

172.5 million. However in 2003, 2006

and 2010 the number of sales did

take a slight dip. Figure 1.1 shows the

monthly number of cinema

admissions. Ticket sales in January

and February were lower than for the

equivalent of 2011. There may be

multiple reasons for this. Obviously the

main reason is what films are being

screened. If popular films are on with

big actor, more tickets for the film will

be sold.

In comparison, in the longer term the annual UK admissions has

decreased. In 1944 there were around 1620 million admissions. Where

as in 2010 there were less than 200 million.

Who watches films in the UK?

As you can see from the chart the number of audience members aged 45

and above going to the cinema have increased 22% over the last 15 years.

Where as the age group of 15-24 has decreased by 18%. Both the age groups

of 25-34 and 35-44 have stayed relatively the same.

Where do people watch films?

In 2012 there was 1099 million revenue made from the cinema. Compared to

1492 million made by films on television. This suggests that people watch films

mostly at home on the TV rather than going out to the cinema.

What type of film is most popular? This chart shows the genres released in the Uk