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Star View Drive-in

Norwalk, OH

Last updated: Jan 22, 2026 Some details may not be current. Please verify with theater.

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

Digital Fm Radio Pets Allowed 🍿 Concession Stand 🚻 Restrooms 🐕 Pets (leashed)

Also available: playground

Audio & Video

Sound
FM Radio
FM Frequency
88.5 FM

Policies

Outside Food:
limited
Alcohol:
not allowed

Videos

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 West
Norwalk, OH 44857

419-668-1819

Location & Directions

2083 Route 20 West
Norwalk, OH 44857

GPS: 41.22969, -82.66613