M.E.L.S Back to the 50's Drive-in
M.E.L.S. at the Starlite Drive-In Theatre is located at 8721 N State Road 39, Thorntown, IN 46071. The drive-in is currently closed for the season and looks forward to serving guests again in Spring 2026. The box office opens at unspecified times, and the first feature begins at dark. The theater accepts cash, credit/debit cards, and tap to pay for ticket purchases. For more information, you can reach them at +1 765-325-2230 or via email at Elaine@melsdrive-intheatre.com. They also have a Facebook page for updates and announcements.
Features & Amenities
Visitor Info
Admission: To purchase tickets click link to side
What Visitors Say
MELS at the Starlite Drive-In Theatre offers a nostalgic and budget-friendly movie experience in rural Indiana. Despite some aging infrastructure, it provides a welcoming family environment with ample space for kids to play and affordable entertainment. The drive-in maintains the classic outdoor cinema experience while offering modern conveniences like double features and flexible food policies.
What People Love
- Plenty of space for kids to play
- Welcoming atmosphere
- Safe outdoor movie experience
- Reasonable car load pricing
- Good concession prices
- Budget-friendly family night out
Things to Know
- Aging restroom facilities
- Some overgrown areas
- Occasional infrastructure issues
Insider Tips
- Bring an FM radio for audio
- Arrive early to secure best parking spot
- Bring bug spray
- Pack chairs or blankets for comfort
- Bring a portable speaker to save car battery
The Experience
Decent prices and good selection of food. Offers variety for movie-goers with reasonable menu options.
Very family-friendly with ample space for kids to play before movies, including areas for games like soccer and frisbee.
Affordable pricing at $25 per car load, making it an economical entertainment option for families and groups.
Audio requires FM radio, with occasional reports of signal challenges. Picture quality generally described as good.
Clean grounds with some aging infrastructure, including older restrooms that occasionally need maintenance.
Staff generally described as friendly and helpful, with occasional inconsistent customer service experiences.
Plenty of parking space with good viewing opportunities for most vehicles.
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8721 N. State Road 39, Thorntown, United States