- Gets dark7:15 pmGates open 7:30 PM
- Google rating4.60123456789,012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens2
- Price$12per adult
- Outside foodNot allowed
- DogsNo dogs
- Sit outsideYes
- FM screen 1102.5 FM
- FM screen 293.5 FM
- Car spots1000
- This week's moviesOn Facebook pageWeekly
- Opened1965
Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In is at 33395 Lorain Road in North Ridgeville, Ohio, west of Cleveland.
It has two screens and for the 2026 season opens Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for kids, and $11 for seniors and military. You can pay at the gate or buy online.
The first movie starts about 8:30 p.m. Its Facebook page has 69,000 followers, the biggest of any drive-in in Ohio.
Location
Where is Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In Theater?
Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In Theater is at 33395 Lorain Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039. The entrance is at Bagley Road. The closest highway is Ohio Turnpike. Landmarks: Right under the Ohio Turnpike overpass.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Lone Tree Tavern
- Gourme Family Restaurant
- Hop Brothers Brewing
Start time
What time does the movie start at Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In Theater?
What Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In Theater says: The theater posted 8:00 pm for the first movie on October 9, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:24 pm, so the movie started about 36 minutes after dark.
In October the sun sets around 6:47 pm and it gets dark around 7:15 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In Theater promises, and some drive-ins start the movie before it. Plan to be parked by sunset.
Here is when it gets dark in each month, from April to October, on the 15th.
| Month | Gets dark |
|---|---|
| April | 8:36 pm |
| May | 9:10 pm |
| June | 9:36 pm |
| July | 9:32 pm |
| August | 8:57 pm |
| September | 8:06 pm |
| October | 7:15 pm |
For more on what time it gets dark and when drive-ins really start their movies, read our start-time guide.
Prices
How much Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In Theater costs
- Adult$12
- Child$7Ages 4-11
- Senior$11
- Military discount$11With a valid ID
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Snack bar
- You cannot bring your own food
- Restrooms in a building
- No dogs
- You can sit outside your car
- Arcade: Pac-Man and a few claw machines, per a Google review (dated 2017, last edited 2026-08-30 -- not otherwise confirmed current)
- Radio rental: $9 for the night at the box office, valid driver's license required as deposit
- R-rated admission: guests must be 17+ or accompanied by a parent/legal guardian
- Private rentals: screens available for private screenings and corporate events via an online request form
- Train noise: a nearby railroad interrupts movie audio, called out in 47 of the venue's Google reviews
- Re-entry: no re-admission -- leaving forfeits the visit, full price charged to return
- Screen lock: a ticket admits only to the movies on the screen printed on the receipt, no switching screens
- Self-refund: online tickets can be refunded by the guest up to 2 hours before the first movie; fees are non-refundable; ticketing support is [email protected]
- Retro tuesday: a recurring classic-movie theme night each season (site copy still dated to the 2025 season)
- Sidewalk shop: a separate walk-up stand in front of the main concession building sells soft serve, a Razzle, and root beer or orange crush floats
- Trunk or treat: an annual Retro Halloween event where guests decorate their trunk starting at 7pm on Screen #1 for a chance at a gift card, paired with a classic movie screening
- Gravel lots: parking areas are gravel rather than grass, which a 2026 reviewer says keeps the lot largely bug-free
- Also here: arcade
Showtimes
What's playing at Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In Theater this week
Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In posts this week's movies and start times on its Facebook page, usually weekly. Check there for tonight's show.
Reviews
What visitors say about Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In Theater
From 2,452 visitor reviews, 4.6 stars.
Nearby train noise
- A railroad line near the lot interrupts movie audio; called out in 47 of the venue's Google reviews.
- Individual reviews from 2019 through August 2026 describe trains passing during films.
Double feature value
- The nightly double feature is cited as a strong value in 31 of the venue's Google reviews.
- Reviewers from August 2026 specifically call out the double feature alongside the wide concession selection.
Clean bathrooms
- Restroom cleanliness is mentioned favorably in 27 of the venue's Google reviews.
- Reviews from September and August 2026 both call the bathrooms immaculate or clean.
Concession stand food quality
- Multiple 2026 reviews single out the food menu (burgers, wings, pizza, snacks) as a highlight, not just standard concession fare.
- One reviewer called the pizza surprisingly good; another called the food outstanding.
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 7:30 PM
- Larger vehicles are directed to designated parking areas; a raised hatchback must be tied down level with the roof or the vehicle parks with the trucks and vans.
- Rain or shine, the movie plays
- Tuesdays during the season run a recurring 'Retro Tuesday' classic-movie theme night, per the site (the page was last updated for the 2025 season, so confirm current-year dates).
- Bought tickets online and plans change: you can self-refund up to 2 hours before the first movie; the processing fees themselves are non-refundable.
- For ice cream and floats, skip the main snack bar: the walk-up Sidewalk Shop out front sells soft serve, a Razzle, and root beer or orange crush floats separately.
- Parking lots are gravel rather than grass; a 2026 reviewer says that keeps the lot largely bug-free.
History
The history of Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In Theater
Built in 1965 by the Sherman family, who still own and run it today. Became the two-screen Aut-O-Rama Twin for the 1972 season. It was the first Cleveland-area drive-in to give patrons a choice of movies, and the first in the area to install AM radio sound, decades before today's Dolby FM stereo broadcast.
FAQ
Questions about Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In have?
Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In has two screens. Each one shows a different film on the same night, so you choose which screen you want as you pull in and park facing it. Ask at the gate what is playing on each.
What FM frequency does Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In use?
Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In broadcasts its soundtrack on Screen 1: 102.5 FM, Screen 2: 93.5 FM. The audio comes through your own car stereo rather than a speaker on a post. If your car cannot run its radio with the engine off, bring a portable one.
What time does the movie start at Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In?
What Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In says: The theater posted 8:00 pm for the first movie on October 9, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:24 pm, so the movie started about 36 minutes after dark. In October it gets dark around 7:15 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
When is Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In open?
For the 2026 season, Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In is open from April to October, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. It closes for the winter and reopens in the spring, so a trip outside those months is not possible.
How much does Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In cost?
Admission to Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In is $12 per adult, $7 per child 4-11, $11 for seniors and military. Two adults and two children come to $38.
Can I bring my own food to Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In?
Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In does not allow outside food or drink. Everything you eat has to come from the counter, which is how a lot like this one keeps its gate price down. Eat before you go, or plan on buying dinner there.
Are dogs allowed at Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In?
Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In does not allow dogs, so yours has to stay at home. Service animals are the exception and are allowed anywhere. If a sitter is not an option, the nearby theaters listed on this page may have a different policy.
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