This report examines the attendance patterns of men and women at the cinema in 2018, categorizing preferences by film genre, alongside the age distribution of cinemagoers.
Overall, a noticeable disparity exists in the preferences of men and women for specific film genres, with a significant percentage of attendees falling within a particular age bracket.
The bar graph indicates a pronounced inclination among male audiences towards Action films, with 46 million men attending this genre, in stark contrast to only 29 million women. Conversely, Historical dramas appeal predominantly to female viewers, with 31 million women compared to just 24 million men. Westerns exhibit a balanced attraction, as both genders attracted an equal number of about 5 million attendees. Romantic Comedies attracted 38 million men while only managing to gather 27 million women, illustrating a preference skewed heavily towards male viewers.
The pie chart, detailing the age composition of cinemagoers, reveals that the largest demographic is individuals aged 26-44, accounting for 38% of total attendance. This is followed by the youngest group of 18-25 years, representing 31%. Meanwhile, the 45-55 age category constitutes 25%, and the oldest group of 56 and over years makes up a mere 6%. This data suggests that a significant proportion of cinema audiences in 2018 were young adults or younger.