Family movie night is the kind of screen time we can get behind. When our teenager was much younger, we frequently went to the theater for blockbusters several times a month. But at today’s prices (here in Boston, a family of four pays around $64 for movie tickets, $22 for two large popcorns, and $28 for four large drinks), trips to the movies can add up.

Whether in your family room with the A/C on or you’re outdoors for a moonlit show, the TMY projector is a great alternative to heading to the pricey movie theater. While a basic flat-screen TV is fine, choosing a portable movie projector is the upgrade your at-home summer entertainment has been waiting for. And this TMY mini projector is currently on sale for just $50, costing less than four movie tickets alone. 

The TMY projector’s 1080P resolution is all about creating an immersive experience. No matter where you set it up to watch, the movies are sharp, bright, and vibrant. Because it’s fully portable, it’s also perfect for bringing outside for an entertainment event under the stars. “First off, the image quality is stunning!” raved one shopper. “The 1080P Full HD resolution delivers crystal-clear visuals that truly enhance my movie nights. Whether we're watching indoors or setting up outside under the stars, the clarity and brightness are impressive, even in less-than-ideal lighting conditions.”

This movie projector is also compatible with your smartphone (although you’ll need an HDMI adapter) and integrates with popular TV sticks like an Amazon Fire TV Stick, Chromecast, and more, for a huge library of streaming content at your fingertips. Alternatively, you can purchase the TMY projector with apps, providing access to popular streaming services such as Netflix and Prime Video. 

Regardless of what you’re watching, you’ll enjoy it on the big screen—no, really, this movie projector displays an image up to 220 inches, and the included screen measures 80 inches. And don’t worry about whether or not you can hear your movie; it also connects to Bluetooth speakers, so you can get the most out of every word and special effect sound, even when you’re in the great outdoors.

A movie projector’s versatility is really what makes it the VIP of summer hangouts. My family owns this movie projector, which we bring outside, weather-permitting, onto the patio for a grilled dinner and a show or as entertainment while night swimming. And when the weather isn’t cooperating, we disappear with it into the family room and lounge with the A/C blasting. 

The best part about movie projectors? You don’t have to just watch movies on them. We recently used ours for a sentimental outdoor slideshow for our daughter's grad party. It’s clear that no matter where you set up your projector of choice, it makes summer-tainment easy—just add popcorn, soda, and a comfy seat for an unforgettable movie moment, all without the theater prices.