Georgetown Drive-In Theater

While the season has come to an end, I must say, next year everyone needs to stop by the Georgetown Drive-​In. Growing up I went here all the time and loved it. As an adult, nothing changed.
It was not overly packed, but you should still plan to arrive a little early to get a good parking space. There are 2 different screens to pick from and most nights there are double features at both screens. You can listen thru the radio on in your car or thru the speakers that are at each parking spot. There are places to grab nachos, sodas and a hot dog. Plus, the bathrooms are some of the nicest I have seen, especially for being sort of an outdoor area.
So, when the next season starts back up, put your PJs on, pack up your car with the essentials: Mexican blankets, pillows, popcorn, candy and sodas… and head to Indiana for a drive-​in.

This might be the easiest review ever. The Georgetown Drive-​In gets 5 stars simply for being one of the few drive-​in theaters operating in 2015. And they aren’t just getting by. They are doing it like a boss.
First, they haven’t changed. Same swing set, same snack bar (with an additional expansion added for pizzas and fried foods several years back), same speakers, and practically the same prices. And yes, the same little crappy bathrooms that make the place that much more nostalgic. Be prepared for a blast from the past that you’ll welcome with open arms.
Second, they try really hard to keep their customers entertained. Everything from themed nights, special guests, costumed characters, free giveaways, and my favorite… the triple horror feature every fall. But beware, Freddy or Jason might creep up on you for a scare!
Lastly, this place is full of memories. I have been coming at least once a year for 25 years. I may or may not have come here to make out with my boyfriend in high school. Sorry mom.
Pack up the kids, some chairs, and a blanket for those cool evenings and have yourself a good old-​fashioned time.

Two movies for $ 10 from the comfort of your lawn chair… enough said? If you’re expecting digital 3-​D and Dolby 7000 surround… this place is probably not for you. If you want to kick back with some friends and enjoy the nostalgia associated with window speakers and popcorn… this is your spot.

I like going to the drive-​in way more than going to the regular movies. You get two movies cheaper than the price of one and it’s more fun. The Georgetown drive-​in is great, I’ve gone twice each summer for the past couple of years. I would suggest everyone go to this drive-​in if you’re thinking about the movies. It’s worth it.

Love LOVE LOVE summer time TRADITIONS! Yes it’s hot! Yes there are bugs! You pack the SUV, cooler, blankets and pillows and it’s the best time! Some things don’t have to change! It’s a wonderful time. And…2 movies for the price of one!!!
Oh one thing they only take CASH!

Pretty cool to have a drive-​in close to Louisville since all of ours are closed. $ 20 for two new movies for two adults is a great deal too. The speakers next to the cars are great — nice sound. Obviously it’s super humid and mosquitos everywhere but they can’t control that.
There are a few draw backs they could improve on…
The bathrooms are awful! Absolutely terrible. I’d rather they had rows of porter potties. There are hundreds, maybe even thousands, of people here and the men’s restroom has 3 urinals and 1 stall. The restroom itself it probably smaller than your restroom at home. I can’t believe how awful it is.
Also — The area in front of your car where you sit in chairs is sloped forward. I sat my drink from the concession stand on the ground because the cup is too big for the chair cup holders and it fell forward by itself. It’s a super steep slope forward. If you pick your feet up while sitting in your chair, you’ll fall forward. Not a comfortable way to spend 4 hours.
Also — a no smoking policy or designated smoking areas only would be awesome.
If they could fix those things I think this place would be 5 stars.

I LOVE this place! We had a blast! It’s a great summer time activity for friends or families (or both)! Be prepared for the lack of air and possibly close quarters and a few train whistle blasts in the middle of the movie… But when you factor in the great snacks, the fun atmosphere, and the awesome feeling of watching movies under the stars with so many happy people around you it really blows the other stuff away! I’m not joking when I say that I can’t rate this place high enough! Great memories are waiting to be made here! It’s really a summer must-​do!

I did very much enjoy going to the drive in. Being that I literally live less than 2 miles from here, I can see myself visiting more often in the near future. I’ll admit, it was my very first drive in experience. Never know what they were like. Its pretty fun seeing all the people come, park, get their lawn chairs out, their coolers, games, etc. It was very nice. The movie selection was good. For the price, you really can’t beat the experience you have on a lovely night.
The only bad note I am giving is for the restroom. The ladies room to be exact. After about the second time going to the potty (before the first movie even started), it was a HOT MESS! Toilet paper thrown all about. Liquid in the floor (and I am just going to hope and assume that was water), a used feminine product just thrown on the floor for all the world to see. Like she kind just pulled it out and swung it around a couple of times screaming «I am Woman, hear me roar.» Seriously though. That’s gross. Maybe they could have some of the staff go in periodically and do a little picking up of trash.
Other than that horrible bathroom scene, it was a great time and I will definitely be back.

A night at the Georgetown drive-​in is like a trip back in time. Just a short dive from Louisville, it’s the perfect night out at the movies. After choosing the double-​feature of your choosing, pay (cash only) at the front gate and find the perfect spot. Admission is very reasonable, at $ 10 per adult, when you figure that you can watch two, first run movies for that price. You need to get there early enough to find prime location though. Check the website for opening and film times.
We parked among many trucks and SUVs fitted out with inflatable mattresses. We’d come with folding chairs (a must if not staying in your car) which we set up in front of our car. You can use the old-​time speaker to hear the movie or tune into a designated radio station.
Next, we hit the concession stand. Housed in a cinder block building, they serve up an array of fair-​type food including pizza, burgers, nachos, & fried pickles. My group ordered the prerequisite popcorn along with soft pretzels and mac & cheese bites. The popcorn was your typical movie fare — pretty salty with imitation butter flavoring. The soft pretzels with sides of nacho cheese and jalapeños were excellent. Warm, soft, and just enough salt. The start of the show, however, was the mac & cheese bites. Half a dozen, hot triangles of cheesy goodness were only $ 3.25! Candy and soft drinks are also available. All the food and drink is very reasonably priced especially for a movie theater. Bonus — you can use your credit card at concession stand ($ 5 min).
The only things keeping me from giving 5 stars are the restrooms. Also housed in the cinderblock building, there are only three or four stalls (in the ladies room) with doors that come just to head level. You feel as if you’re at a state park or rural rest stop. The lines and up-​close nature of the facility were definitely a negative.

One of my favorite places! Friendly staff and an awesome atmosphere. I love that they still have the old car speakers and retro commercials. I wish they had some healthier food options but the food is good. Two screens to choose from. It’s especially fun when they have people dressed up like Freddy and other characters from horror movies. I come here often and absolutely love it. I hope it’s around for a long time to come!

The place is a serious dive… but they care about their customers, and they’re old school about their customer service (in a good way). Sometimes a subset of patrons get… well,…a little sketchy.
Concessions are just fine, as long as you keep it simple.
The experience is a good night under the stars whether you’re with someone special or ya bring the family. Just wish they’d do something more effective about the mosquitos (it’s not like there aren’t options that don’t mean dousing every square inch of the property in warfare-​grade insecticide).

This was my first visit to a drive-​in since Kenwood closed in Louisville. My kids and I have always loved going to the drive-​in but this was our first time in several years. We had tried to go to Georgetown drive-​in in the past and when we got there it was already full and they couldn’t let any other cars in. There aren’t many left and all have closed in Louisville. Georgetown is only about 30 minutes from where I live in J’town so I think we will make several visits this summer. We went to see Transformers and 22 Jump Street. It was great… we so enjoyed being able to go to the drive-​in again. They have new digital screens so the picture quality was great. They also have two screens playing different movies. The concession prices are reasonable, not like movie theaters that charge a fortune for everything, and the best part is you can bring anything you want! Bring a cooler full of drinks, your own food, chairs or blankets and pillows to lay outside if you want to. It opens about an hour before the movie starts so I would suggest getting there early especially if it is a Friday or Saturday night. It fills up quickly and plus it gives you more time to hang out before the movie starts. There are swing sets and a field in front of the screen to throw around a frisbee, football etc… or if you just wanna get a choice place to park and hang out! The only complaint I have is the train that runs behind the drive-​in blowing the horn while the movie is playing! Transformers went down for about 10 minutes but they got it up and running again and started it at the same place that it had went out so we didn’t miss any of the movie. I’m sure this is due to the new digital service and screens they have. I’m so glad there is still a drive-​in open in reasonable driving distance. We had a great night! We will definitely be back.

Perfect date night for two first-​timers at a drive in.
Moving here from a big city, dallas, i had never gotten a chance to go to a drive in so i was really excited when i herd there was Georgetown Drive In about 20 minutes from the louisville highlands.
Driving in we were a little skeptical of what we were suppose to do as no one was in the «box office» to take sell us tickets. We drove in and parked in the back waiting for the first show to end and a very kind older gentlemen apologized for not being at the box office. He accepted out money told us the current film would end soon and suggested we pull up as close as possible when everyone leaves. He also gave us a good tip to bring blankets, or chairs next time we come to have the option to sit outside.
My date and i had a great time and would really like to go back soon.
Didnt get a chance to hit the snack bar!

This is the weekend we have been waiting for… our whole family including our two dogs… will be going out to the movies. The Powell family that has operated this Drive-​In for years are the best hosts ever. Two of us (I’m no telling which two because my husband will get mad at me) are looking forward to the snow cones with gravy that they offer at this event.

Anyone that knows me knows that I love this place. I love going to the drive-​in and I have since I was a kid. The owners seriously care about their customers. They had a scared little 5 year old that was lost this weekend and they made sure they found her parents. They are going fully digital at the end of June so if you want to go see the old HUGE movie reels you better get over there. I visited the reel house one summer and they let me see how big they are and take some pictures. It was very awesome to me. We went a few hours early with take out from a local restaurant. We ate and then played a game of Pictionary. I like coming early because it gives you a chance for some family bonding time. Take a board game or some cards or just take a picnic blanket and talk about your week together. Then go get the kids some fried Twinkies. Don’t worry they wont finish them, which means you get some of that fried cream-​filled goodness too. They charge about $ 9/​adult for two new release movies. Which to me is fantastic — two movies for the price of one in the movie theatre. The only draw back is the bathroom situation. They are bare bones and you don’t always get a working dryer so maybe take a paper towel in your back pocket for drying hands. (and pitch it in the trash can — not the toilet!) They have a swing set at each screen for the kids to go play on. They also have some extra room up there for a game of catch — with a Nerf football. (Yeah, you might think you are awesome but you are no Teddy Bridgewater so when you overthrow it better be a Nerf!) Take your sport chairs or just throw an inflatable mattress in the back of your truck (we saw that! Great idea!) and some blankets for when it gets cool in the wee hours and head over to Georgetown Drive-​In!

Had the Groupon for 4 for the Halloween special so we went Thursday night. The Groupon was for a haunt in the woods, a movie and 4 popcorns. The haunt was very scary! It was awesome. I told my daughter when Carrie started playing that it would be so cool if during the movie that the characters from the haunt started walking through the parking lot and I’ll be danged, they did! This was the first time I ever went to this drive-​in. I’m glad I liked it because it’s really the only one around anymore.

This place ROCKS!!! We love going and have had a blast every time!!! We try to get there early to get a good spot, now the weekends will be packed but still lots of fun. The weekdays are far less packed and still a great time!!! We all should keep supporting GT Drive In… It’s the last of it’s kind and we should hold on to it for as long as we can!!!

Let me be upfront, I am not from the drive-​in generation, The only Drive-​ins I had known before this were dirty, rundown, scary places where the main draw was the action going on in the car, not on the screen. This drive-​in was completely different, clean, fun, and I place I would and have brought my young family a few times.
You will want to arrive early, as the best spots go quickly. They also have a pretty decent snack bar on the weekends, The deep fried velvet twinkie is good and you can order a pretty good pizza, they take digiorno pizzas and bake them in an actual pizza oven which make them really good. It is well worth the drive out to Georgetown to catch a couple movies here.

Load up the kids, cooler, and your honey and head here on a steamy July night.
There are two screens and they each run two features. Well worth the admission price of eight bucks per person. The concession stand is fantastic.
Yeah, the mosquitoes are a pain in the ass. Some of the other patrons can be a bit annoying. The line of cars on a Saturday night gets a little out of control.
But, there is nothing like the open air, stars, and a big tub of buttery popcorn while watching the latest Hollywood remake.

There wasn’t a summer in my youth where we didn’t go see movies at this drive-​in in Georgetown. It has gone through some changes over the years and all for the best. Now instead of one screen there is two. Each located at opposite ends of the theater. Both showing two movies a night. Although it is impossible to see four movies you do have the choice between two. That really is an incredible deal especially considering you can bring in as much food and drink as you want. Of course there is a concession stand if you so desire. They still have the old speaker box that you can place inside your car or you can tune your car radio to a preset station to hear the movie. Neither has great sound quality and sometimes it is really hard to see a «dark» movie on the screens, but it is a drive in not a THX Digital Theater. On weekends make sure you get there early as the good spots fill up quick. As long as you bring good company you are set.