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The Basics

Our API is based on a few simple principles:

REST architectural style
HAL hypermedia type
Versioning is done via URI fragment:
https://api.amctheatres.com/v1/theatres/42
https://api.amctheatres.com/v2/theatres/42

Getting Started

We recommend getting started by setting up authentication and then trying any of the examples below. You can also explore the API via the manifest and our hypermedia architecture.

Authentication

Walk through obtaining an API key and setting up your requests.

Purchasing General Admission Tickets

Find a performance, create an order, add tickets and payment, then commit the final order.

Purchasing Reserved Seating Tickets

Find a performance, get the seating layout, select seats, add payment, and commit the order.