Official movie poster for Drive-In (1976), a comedy drama film

Drive-In(1976)

5.2(21)1h 36m1976-05-26
ComedyDrama

Drive-In Synopsis

The adventures of a group of teenagers at a drive-in theatre in Texas one weekend night.

Drive-In (1976) is a comedy and drama film directed by Rod Amateau, released on May 26, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Glenn Morshower, Billy Milliken, Lisa Lemole and Trey Wilson. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 21 ratings.

Director:
Rod Amateau
Writers:
Bob Peete
Producers:
Tamara Asseyev, Alexandra Rose
Cinematographer:
Robert C. Jessup
Production:
Columbia Pictures
Status:
Released

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Drive-In Cast & Crew

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Directed by Rod Amateau, written by Bob Peete, produced by Tamara Asseyev and Alexandra Rose.

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Drive-In Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 21 ratings.

Wuchak

7/10

**_Drive-in shenanigans in the mid-70s_** Several different sets of people, young and older, go to a drive-in outside of Dallas on Friday night. Some just want to enjoy a cheesy 70’s disaster flick while others want to romance or rumble. A couple even want to rob. “Drive-In” (1976) is basically “American Graffiti” set at a drive-in in Anytown, USA, except that it throws in some hammy humor, unlike that more popular…

Reviewed on October 18, 2024

Betty Flores

7/10

A small-town in Texas, one sweaty summer night, and every teenager within a 50-mile radius crammed into The Alamo drive-in to watch a gloriously fake disaster flick called "Disaster '76." Rod Amateau's Drive-In throws rival gangs, awkward first dates, and two absolutely clueless would-be robbers into a blender and hits purée. The acting is so-so, the jokes land with a thud as often as they land at all. But somehow,…

Reviewed on August 11, 2026

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Who stars in Drive-In?

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The main cast of Drive-In (1976) includes Glenn Morshower, Billy Milliken, Lisa Lemole, Trey Wilson and Jessie Lee Fulton. The film was directed by Rod Amateau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Drive-In released?

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Drive-In was released on May 26, 1976 and runs for 1h 36m.

Is Drive-In worth watching?

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Drive-In (1976) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

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