Star View Drive-in
Norwalk, OH
What Visitors Say
Star View Drive-In remains a beloved local landmark offering an authentic drive-in movie experience. Despite some infrastructure challenges, the venue provides affordable family entertainment with a strong nostalgic appeal. Visitors appreciate its commitment to preserving the traditional drive-in atmosphere, reasonable pricing, and double feature format.
Based on 59 reviews
What People Love
Nostalgic Family Experience
- • Multigenerational appeal
- • Affordable family entertainment
- • Preserves drive-in theater tradition
Reasonable Pricing
- • Competitive admission rates
- • Affordable concessions
- • Two movies for price of one
Community Landmark
- • Long-standing local venue
- • Supportive of local moviegoers
- • Part of regional cultural heritage
Things to Know
Facility Maintenance Issues
- • Aging infrastructure
- • Bathroom facilities need renovation
- • Potential screen projection problems
Management Concerns
- • Strict outside food policy
- • Reports of employee treatment issues
💡 Insider Tips
- Arrive early for best parking spots
- Bring a battery-powered radio for sound
- Check screen condition before movie starts
- Expect basic facilities with potential maintenance issues
- Bring blankets/extra layers for comfort
The Experience
🍿 Concessions
Offers reasonably priced food with good variety, including pizza and fries. Dollar Tree candy at high markup, with strict outside food policy.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
Nostalgic family-friendly venue that appeals to multiple generations, with a playground and welcoming atmosphere.
💵 Value
Provides double features at affordable car-load pricing, typically cheaper than indoor theaters.
🎬 Picture & Sound
FM radio audio, some screen quality issues reported including partial screen and black splotches.
🏢 Facilities
Aging infrastructure with noted bathroom maintenance needs, particularly women's restrooms lacking privacy.
👥 Service
Family-owned operation with mostly friendly staff, occasional reports of management being strict with employees.
🚗 Parking
Some concerns about vehicle placement and potential view blockage
Features & Amenities
Also available: playground
Audio & Video
- Sound
- FM Radio
- FM Frequency
- 88.5 FM
Policies
- Outside Food:
- limited
- Alcohol:
- not allowed
Videos
Official Website
Quick Info
- Screens
- 1
- Capacity
- 520 cars
- FM Radio
- 88.5 FM
- Admission
- Adults $10, Children $5, Ages 4 and under: FREE, Carload $25 per vehicle (up to 5 people)
- Tickets
- at gate
- Box Office
- 7:45 PM
- Payment
- cash
Contact & Directions
2083 Route 20 WestNorwalk, OH 44857
Location & Directions
Norwalk, OH 44857
GPS: 41.22969, -82.66613