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Overview

Fandango has a rating of 1.06 stars from 1,227 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Fandango most frequently mention customer service, gift card, and convenience fee problems. Fandango ranks 364th among Movie sites.

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    219
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    201
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    95
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    169
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  • So point using their service, poor customer service.
  • Why buy movietickets company but not honor their gift cards?
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Top Positive Review

“Scandalous”

John S.
4/24/23

Fandango used to be a great way to book a movie and seat in advance, but now they want to con us all by syphoning convenience fee charges out of us customers pockets! Useless and pointless Fandango VIP accounts who just want to steal money from us. Completely taboo and scandalous on Fandango. You should be ashamed of yourself for being greedy.

Top Critical Review

“Deeply disappointed with Fandango”

mya j.
1/22/24

Deeply disappointed with Fandango—bought tickets, but the movie shown was entirely different from what was advertised. The manager recommended contacting Fandango, emphasizing it was their issue. However, my refund request was denied due to timing. After years of loyalty, this experience has left me disheartened. I'll be exploring alternative methods for future movie tickets. Not recommended!

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Thumbnail of user mya.brayy
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 22nd, 2024

Deeply disappointed with Fandango—bought tickets, but the movie shown was entirely different from what was advertised. The manager recommended contacting Fandango, emphasizing it was their issue. However, my refund request was denied due to timing. After years of loyalty, this experience has left me disheartened. I'll be exploring alternative methods for future movie tickets. Not recommended!

Thumbnail of user lauriem1164
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 19th, 2024

I spoke to Steve the customer service supervisor and he would not refund our money for a movie that did not state it was in another language. Highly disappointed in fandango and I will never purchase from them again. We had purchased 4 tickets

Thumbnail of user debr292
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 15th, 2024

If I could do a zero star rating, I would! This company is a fraud and should be investigated! I filed a complaint with BBB but the case was closed without any resolution. They claimed that my gift cards were expired when I tried to use them which was not true! They refused to replace or issue new gift cards for the ones I was unable to use. What a terrible way to do business!

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Thumbnail of user ralphc166
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
March 14th, 2024

Paid almost $5 extra for Fandango and got nothing for it other than a ticket. No reserved seat. This is another rip off.

Thumbnail of user jasono729
1 review
2 helpful votes
June 27th, 2022
Verified purchase

When I traveled to Portland, I purchased two tickets on fandango, in advanced. While on a tour, I found out that I wouldn't be able to make the show, so I went on the app to cancel for fandango credits for a later movie show. The Problem was that the connectivity in the mountains and although I thought I cancelled the show. I also was able to email the fandango support site in trying to cancel the show, with the response email to cancel the show through the app. Anyways when I looked back into the app I felt that I cancelled the show because it didn't appear in the My tickets' section. I thought I cancelled the show. Apparently it didn't and after the show time ended I started to receive email alerts stating how did I enjoy the show. I then contacted directly a fandango phone support person who listened to my story and told me that I have a great case since he seen I tried to cancel the movie earlier before the show started through email and app contacts. But he could only relay it to the next level of support. Anyways a couple of days later, I receive a response that states a refund can't be done since they didn't receive the cancellation before the show started and the movie chain (Regal) does not give refunds after the show started. I contacted the Regal theatres and they stated that they could've given me my refund if I ordered the tickets directly through them since they would be able to see that I didn't go to the show, but since I purchased through fandango they can't give me a refund. So I learned my lesson that it's better to order tickets directly from the movie chain website. I gave 2 stars because the app looks good.

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Thumbnail of user cedricj56
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 23rd, 2024

I purchased tickets through this site, and unfortunately I had an emergency come up that night so I couldn't make the movies. Weeks after remembering the tickets I tried several times to redeem and change the movie and couldn't I tried calling and speaking with reps but after holding on the phone for 45 mins I gave up. I learned today that tickets that I purchased couldn't be redeemed or refunded. Its better just to purchase your movie tickets from the actual theater and cheaper.

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Thumbnail of user gamblear
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 11th, 2024

Purchased tickets through Fandago to a theater 1 hour away because the movie wasn't playing in our area. Upon arrival, we were told that the movie was not at the theater and that it never was! The theater staff was super kind and refunded us our money. We were told other movie goers looking for the movie, were also turned away for the same reason. I will never do business with Fandago again!

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Thumbnail of user rossh260
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 6th, 2024

We tried to purchase movie tickets with three different Fandango gift cards. None of the card ID numbers were recognized, so they denied the purchase. I complained to the point-of-purchase retailer who apologized, reimbursed the value of the card, and told me that they receive more complaints on Fandango cards than any others.

Thumbnail of user geigersara936
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 1st, 2024

This middle man site is useless every seat I choose it says another guest has already selected. Yet it didn't show it was reserved and when I called the theater they said it was empty. Jeep in mind I'm purchasing 3 days out

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Thumbnail of user cindyb1898
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
March 12th, 2024

Once you purchase the tickets you cannot get a refund if you cannot attend. The theater will not help you or support your booking through Fandango. Very frustrating!

Tip for consumers:
Movie theaters don’t support purchases when tickets are purchased through Fandango.

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Thumbnail of user tajoya1
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 22nd, 2024

On 03:22/24 before the movie started I called Fandango to get a refund on one of four tickets that I erroneously purchased. When I called and by the time the person answered it was a few minutes before the movie had started. After I explained the situation to Veronica and she looked me up after putting me on hold it was 7:00, the time the movie was scheduled to start. When she got back to me she told me that she could not reimburse me because "the movie had started". I explained that the movie had not started and it was showing previews. I hoped the Fandango representative would understand the mistake made when the extra ticket was purchased but she did not. I asked to speak to a supervisor and after a few minutes on hold, I explained the situation and he "put me on hold", only to hang up on me. I called back and asked to speak to Zack (supervisor) and I was transferred to him only for him to tell me that he could not refund me "as the movie had started". I hoped that Fandango would understand the innocent mistake, but instead they chose to rip customers off. I am not buying any more tickets from Fandango anymore and do yourself a favor and avoid any problems by buying your tickets directly from the theater itself.

Thumbnail of user sg645
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 21st, 2024

Service. Long story short, I couldn't make the movie, my kid got sick. I attempted several times to cancel/get a refund PRIOR to the start of the movie. Fandango kept refusing my login. It allowed me to login to the regular part of the site, but when I had to submit my email address/conf #, it kept saying my info was invalid. What a sham! The show started eventually and the Fandango said, we can't refund you because the show started….crooks. I opened a case against them with the BBB. In case you haven't realized from their low review score already, let me confirm…DO NOT USE FANDANGO!

Thumbnail of user deanl298
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 27th, 2023

(For a little bit of context here, it's helpful to know that most sites that offer online ticketing and seat selection for concerts and other shows have a map that displays not only the seats, but also the stage or screen. Fandango's map only shows the seats.)

I booked a pair of theater seats that were horizontally dead center according to their map. Unfortunately, their map didn't account for the fact that the horizontal center of the seating area did not align with the horizontal center of the screen. As a result, our "dead center" seats provided a view equivalent to sitting on the left aisle. Meanwhile, walk-in customers who did not pay a service charge to Fandango wound up with much better seats than we had. I got off the phone with Fandango a few minutes ago, having called because I felt they had not earned their $3 service charge. I explained the situation to the customer service rep, and the rest of the conversation went something like this:

Rep: So are you asking for a refund on the tickets or just the service fee?
Me: Just the service fee.
Rep: I'm sorry, we can't refund the service fee.
Me: Then how about a $3 refund on the tickets?
Rep: I'm sorry, we can't refund that either.
Me: The why did you ask me if I want a refund on the tickets or the service fee?
Rep: I don't know. Sorry.
Me: May I speak to your supervisor?
Rep: No
Me: Why not?
Rep: Why do you want to speak to my supervisor?
Me: Because I'm about to cost your company thousands of dollars on social media. I thought maybe your supervisor would be smart enough to just issue a $3 refund, especially since your company did not really provide a service to me.
Rep: I'll get him.

> Supervisor got on the line and I expressed the same concerns to him. I also added:

Me: You understand that I'm just going to ask my credit card company to block the $3 service charge, right? Since you're not getting my money either way, the best move for you is to just issue the refund. At least that way, you don't get shredded on social media.
Supv: Sorry, I can't help you.
Me: Has Fandango ever issued a refund for anything?
Supv: You can get a ticket refund before the show. We're not set up for anything else. Have a nice evening.

Tip for consumers:
Not really. I only wish I had checked out Fandango on your website before using the service. I usually have good luck with ticketing sites, and in the rare instances where there's a problem, customer service is almost always quite helpful.

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Thumbnail of user joel1648
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 22nd, 2023

I was trying to buy tickets to Cinemark Dayton to see Nepoleon on 11/24/23 at 10:30. Fandango popped up and allowed me to purchase 3 tickets for 42 dollars and some change. I then needed to change my time to the 6:45 show. Fandango was unable to find the same venue. I was able to get my money placed onto a Fandango account that I will probably never be able to use, however, when I just asked to have my money refunded they Saud that they were unable to do that. Do not use Fandango. They are not a legitimate site. I am out almost 43 dollars that is in a Fandango account that is now basically useless to me.

Tip for consumers:
Stay away

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Thumbnail of user lindsayp217
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 29th, 2023

Fandango is a crook! I bought tickets for my whole family. Not a small cost! I selected the theater and movie I wanted, when I checked out without any notification it switched theaters on me. Knowing that I had selected the theater I had no reason to suspect it would have changed. The day of the movie arrived, we showed up at the intended theater, and when we scanned the tickets we were told it was the incorrect theater. After talking to customer service at the theater, then customer service at the Purchased theater we were told we had to contact Fandango directly, which we did. All of this took some time and by the time we got to a customer service person at Fandango it was past the movie start time so they wouldn't refund the money. Our entire family had to leave the theater and lose all of the money. Even after emailing multiple times, explain the situation they would not even give me any credit. This is absolutely ridiculous. I would've been willing to spend the money with Fandango simply by having some credit given, but they couldn't even do that. I am extremely disappointed and will never use Fandango again!

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Thumbnail of user robertt3733
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 5th, 2023

"On the evening of October 31 my wife, grandson and I went to attend the 7:30 pm showing of "Killers of the Flower Moon" at the AMC La Jolla 12 theatre. Attempting to locate our seats we found them to be inaccessible for me to safely navigate with my walker. Returning to the ticket counter we were told they would gladly refund our tickets even though the showing had begun. Attempting to issue the refund he found that, since the tickets were purchased through Fandango, I would have to call you. Upon arriving home I contacted Fandango and was very nicely told that she was not authorized to make the refund, but would forward my request to be evaluated. I was truly shocked when I received Fandango's refusal to refund the tickets. To think that a company as large and supposedly as reputable as Fandango could not make an exception to accommodate a handicapped individual is appalling. We will never use Fandango again and I recommend everyone to buy their tickets directly from the theatre. Fandango is a genuine rip off!

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Thumbnail of user penelopesacristan
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 4th, 2023
Verified purchase

Fandango is a terrible company. They changed the date of my preordered movie tickets without telling me and then wouldn't allow me to exchange or get refunded for my tickets when I stated one ticket holder wouldn't be able to go on the reselected date. I advise everyone who can to stay away from using them!

Tip for consumers:
They won’t help you even if they’re the ones who messed up.

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Thumbnail of user nadiahj
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
August 4th, 2023
Verified purchase

I had sawed I purchased tickets for the wrong date which was August 3 2023 I met to purchase them for the August 4 2023 ask to exchange it. Just for them to say NO remind u never used the tickets. So basically they take ppl money even if u don't go see the movie. Im so upset because I wasted $39.48 down the drain. I recommend not to used FANDANGO to purchase tickets. Even when u make a simple mistake they still don't care. If I can give 0 stars lord knows I would.

Tip for consumers:
Don’t used fandango website

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Thumbnail of user andrews2806
1 review
2 helpful votes
January 14th, 2023
Verified purchase

I will never use fandango again. They say that you can reschedule or refund your ticket if needed but do not have a website that works or service you can get ahold of. Whether chat or phone or website. They told me it was after showtime although I tried all platforms for two hours prior with screen shots. Total scam. Don't bother using them.

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Thumbnail of user blyons3
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 27th, 2023

I purchased 3 tickets to Oppenheimer through Fandango and then remembered I had a doctor's appointment at that time. I went to the theater and got a refund instantly for their portion of the tickets. I was still out the Fandango "convenience fee" so I called their 800 number to get a refund. No dice. So then I called my credit card company and obtained an instant refund on the disputed convenience fee. I will never use Fandango again.

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Purchased replacement movie tickets directly through the theater’s website.

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Thumbnail of user seilerjes
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 24th, 2023

Fandango used to be a great way to book a movie and seat in advance, but now they want to con us all by syphoning convenience fee charges out of us customers pockets! Useless and pointless Fandango VIP accounts who just want to steal money from us. Completely taboo and scandalous on Fandango. You should be ashamed of yourself for being greedy.

Thumbnail of user cherylp1114
1 review
4 helpful votes
May 27th, 2023
Verified purchase

Bought tickets through Fandango. I got to the movies late due to traffic. Theatre, Alamo in downtown Brooklyn, would not admit, because they said after 15 minutes, no admittance. Theater was willing to refund, but tickets were purchased through Fandango. I called and spoken to 2 representatives, including a supervisor and none were willing to refund 6 purchased tickets. They were very rude and unfriendly. Please do not buy tickets for movies or anything else through Fandango. Customer service is reprehensible and they steal your money.

Cheryl P.

Tip for consumers:
Horrible customer service.

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Thumbnail of user chrisf1591
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 9th, 2023
Verified purchase

Took some time to find a number to speak to a person -- not in my timezone - suggested the cancelation was because of protests in my country... nope - not even close. THEN blamed it on "equipment issues"...

If the theater simply cut the show, say that - don't make up $#*!. Regardless, this impacted plans for four families...

Tip for consumers:
Junk CS -- zero clue about customer interactions ....

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Thumbnail of user tamiyae
1 review
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August 18th, 2017

So I've trying to get in contact with corporate bam. A friend who works for Fandango haven ot to me. Yes they are located in New York, Orlando, California and Colorado *******243 I finally found corporates number.

Thumbnail of user hught21
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 5th, 2018

When I print my ticket confirmation it prints 4 pages instead of one. This is unnecessary and wasteful.

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