in or at the cinema?

[Paula7777]

I'm just wondering if there is any difference in meaning in these two phrases:
to be in the cinema and to be at the cinema.

[Soup]

I'm just wondering if there is any difference in meaning in these two phrases:
to be in the cinema and to be at the cinema.

Not really, but you can use them to express a difference in meaning. For example,

• I am in the cinema. <doing something>.
• I am at the cinema. <at a location>

[Paula7777]

thanks a lot

[anupumh]

Not really, but you can use them to express a difference in meaning. For example,

• I am in the cinema. <doing something>.
• I am at the cinema. <at a location>

If a friend asks you and whats to know your location, which one will be appropriate?

I am in the cinema.
I am at the cinema.

[Soup]

If a friend asks you and whats to know your location, which one will be appropriate?

I am in the cinema.
I am at the cinema.

Are you asking, "If a friend asks your location?" If so, then either in or at will work.