- Gets dark7:23 pm
- Google rating4.7012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens1
- Price$20*a carload
- Outside foodNot allowed*
- DogsOn a leash
- Sit outsideYes
- FM89.1 FM
- Car spots250
- Opened1952
Brazos Drive-In has run under the stars on W Pearl Street in Granbury since 1952, and it is one of the last handful of drive-ins left in Texas. One screen, sound on FM 89.1, and a grassy play area under the screen where kids run off energy before the first feature.
Reviewers put the gate at $20 a car for a double feature, and the concession stand will deliver a hot dog or nachos to your car. Outside food and drink are not permitted, well behaved pets on a leash are, and you are welcome to set out chairs beside your vehicle. Arrive about 30 minutes early: spots are first come, they cannot be saved, and rain does not stop the show.
Location
Where is Brazos Drive-In Theater?
Brazos Drive-In Theater is at 1800 W Pearl St, Granbury, TX 76048. The entrance is at Howard Clemmons Road.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Funky Monkey Shaved Ice
Start time
What time does the movie start at Brazos Drive-In Theater?
What Brazos Drive-In Theater says: The theater posted 7:45 pm for the first movie on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:29 pm, so the movie started about 16 minutes after dark.
What visitors say: Double feature crowd favorite. 13 of the sampled review topics call out the double feature as the main draw.
In October the sun sets around 6:58 pm and it gets dark around 7:23 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Brazos 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 | 8:25 pm |
| May | 8:49 pm |
| June | 9:08 pm |
| July | 9:07 pm |
| August | 8:42 pm |
| September | 8:02 pm |
| October | 7:23 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 Brazos Drive-In Theater costs
- Per car$20*One price for the whole car
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Radios to rent: $5 for a portable FM radio rental on-site (per a 2025-09-06 Google review); car radios also pick up 89.1 FM free
- Snack bar
- You cannot bring your own food
- Combo deals at the stand, #1 Combo hot dog $9.50 and #2 Combo nachos $12.00, with $3.00 refills.
- Restrooms in a building
- Playground
- You can bring your dog, on a leash
- You can sit outside your car
- Private events: full-theater rentals available for private screenings (own site, 'Host an Event')
- Kids play area: designated grassy play area under the screen (own site)
- Intermission: double features include a brief intermission between films (own site show pages)
- Concession delivery: snacks and drinks ordered online are delivered to your car (own site, FAQ and About)
- Seating area: a small sitting area is available for guests who do not want to sit in their car (Google review)
- Also here: playground
Reviews
What visitors say about Brazos Drive-In Theater
From 492 visitor reviews, 4.7 stars.
Double feature crowd favorite
- 13 of the sampled review topics call out the double feature as the main draw
Kids run around before the show
- A grassy play area lets kids run and play ball or frisbee before the movie starts
Sound and radio complaints
- One reviewer paid $5 to rent a radio and got mostly static instead of clear FM audio
- Reviews warn Friday nights get drowned out by a nearby high school football game
Bathrooms strain on busy nights
- A 2025-10-19 review says the bathroom situation can be challenging on busy nights
Before you go
Know before you go
- On a busy summer night, get there about 30 minutes early
- Most standard-sized vehicles fit. Drivers of oversized vehicles are asked to contact the theater in advance for parking arrangements.
- Rain or shine, the movie plays
- Friday nights can be noisy: several reviewers say the high school football game across the street drowns out the movie.
- Bring a working car radio if you can. One reviewer paid $5 for a rental radio and heard mostly static.
- Park close to the parking poles so two vehicles fit in each spot, and meet your group outside the gate so you can enter in one ticket line.
History
The history of Brazos Drive-In Theater
Brazos Drive-In opened on June 5, 1952 with Robert Cummings in “The First Time”. It had a capacity for 250 cars and was operated by Mr. & Mrs. Fort Keith. It remains open today, a Hood County tradition and one of the last handful of drive-ins left in Texas.
FAQ
Questions about Brazos Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Brazos Drive-In have?
Brazos Drive-In has one screen. Everybody on the lot watches the same film, so there is nothing to choose when you arrive. Park where you like, tune your radio and wait for the light to go.
What FM frequency does Brazos Drive-In use?
Brazos Drive-In broadcasts its soundtrack on 89.1 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.
Can I rent a radio at Brazos Drive-In?
Brazos Drive-In rents radios at the counter: $5 for a portable FM radio rental on-site (per a 2025-09-06 Google review); car radios also pick up 89.1 FM free. It is worth one if you plan to sit outside the car, or if running your stereo for four hours would flatten your battery. They go quickly on a busy night, so ask when you arrive rather than at the interval.
What time does the movie start at Brazos Drive-In?
What Brazos Drive-In says: The theater posted 7:45 pm for the first movie on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:29 pm, so the movie started about 16 minutes after dark. In October it gets dark around 7:23 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Brazos Drive-In cost?
Admission to Brazos Drive-In is $20 a carload. That is one price for the whole vehicle, so five of you pay what two would.
Can I bring my own food to Brazos Drive-In?
Brazos 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 Brazos Drive-In?
Dogs are welcome at Brazos Drive-In as long as the leash stays on. Keep it short near other cars, bring water, and clean up afterwards. A nervous dog is worth leaving at home, because sound carries across a lot.
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