- Gets dark7:25 pmGates open 7:30 pm
- Google rating4.50123456789,012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens1
- Price$10per adult
- Outside food$10permit per car
- DogsNo dogs
- Sit outsideYes
- FM90.7 FM
- Car spots400
- This week's moviesOn Facebook pageWeekly
- Opened1950
Starlite Drive-In is at 2255 State Route 125 in Amelia, Ohio, in Clermont County. Downtown Cincinnati is about 20 miles west.
Tickets are $10 for anyone 12 and up, $8 for seniors 60 and up, military and first responders, and $6 for children 4 to 11. Kids under 3 get in free.
As of 2026, the box office opens at 7:30 p.m. and takes cash or cards. Sound comes through your car radio at 90.7 FM. If you want to bring your own food and drinks, you buy a $10 food permit for the car, and it comes with $2 off a large popcorn.
Location
Where is Starlite Drive-In Theater?
Starlite Drive-In Theater is at 2255 OH-125, Amelia, OH 45102. The entrance is at OH-222. The closest highway is OH-125.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Campbell's Barn Restaurant & Saloon
- Bob Evans
- Hoppy's Place
Start time
What time does the movie start at Starlite Drive-In Theater?
What Starlite Drive-In Theater says: The theater posted 8:15 pm for the first movie on September 18, 2026. Full dark that night was 8:07 pm, so the movie started about 8 minutes after dark.
In October the sun sets around 6:58 pm and it gets dark around 7:25 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Starlite 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 | 8:40 pm |
| May | 9:12 pm |
| June | 9:35 pm |
| July | 9:32 pm |
| August | 9:01 pm |
| September | 8:12 pm |
| October | 7:25 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 Starlite Drive-In Theater costs
- Adult$10
- Child$6Ages 4-11
- Under 4FreeKids 3 and under
- Senior$8
- Military discount$8With a valid ID
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Snack bar
- Outside food is allowed with a $10 permit, bought at the gate
- The $10 food permit includes $2 off a large hot buttered popcorn.
- Restrooms in a building
- Playground
- No dogs
- You can sit outside your car
- Gift cards available online or at the drive-in.
- Concession pre-ordering available online (talech) for pickup at the stand.
- Hosts car-club nights like Jeep Night and a Cincy Car Meet, confirmed by a reviewer who attended a Jeep event with the family.
Showtimes
What's playing at Starlite Drive-In Theater this week
Starlite 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 Starlite Drive-In Theater
From 1,801 visitor reviews, 4.5 stars.
Concession food
- Three reviewers in the past month called the food good to excellent, one singling out pizza, fried items and ice cream as standouts and burgers as the weak spot.
- One reviewer from three weeks ago called the food a little overpriced.
Good for a family outing
- Three reviewers in the past month described a good family experience, including one at a Jeep car-club night and one whose son had a great time.
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 7:30 pm
- On a busy summer night, get there about 45 minutes early
- Small vehicles park in rows 1-3, SUVs and larger cars in row 4 and beyond, very large vehicles in row 9 and beyond (management can reassign). Hatchbacks must stay closed or tied down to roof level; free tie-down straps are at the Concession Stand, Box Office or from lot attendants.
- A 170 oz popcorn bucket is $25; bring it back any time in the same season and refills are just $2.50.
- Tickets can be bought in person at the box office with cash or a credit card, not only online.
History
The history of Starlite Drive-In Theater
The Starlite Drive-In in Amelia, Ohio, about 30 minutes east of Cincinnati, opened on April 8, 1950, under operator Jerome Jackson. It runs one screen with room for about 400 cars. The same owners also run the Midway Theater in nearby Bethel.
FAQ
Questions about Starlite Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Starlite Drive-In have?
Starlite 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 Starlite Drive-In use?
Starlite Drive-In broadcasts its soundtrack on 90.7 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 Starlite Drive-In?
What Starlite Drive-In says: The theater posted 8:15 pm for the first movie on September 18, 2026. Full dark that night was 8:07 pm, so the movie started about 8 minutes after dark. In October it gets dark around 7:25 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Starlite Drive-In cost?
Admission to Starlite Drive-In is $10 per adult, $6 per child 4-11, $8 for seniors and military. Two adults and two children come to $32. Children 3 and under get in free.
Can I bring my own food to Starlite Drive-In?
You can bring your own food to Starlite Drive-In once you have bought a permit for $10 a car. The permit is worth it if you were going to spend more than that at the counter anyway. Without one, outside food is not allowed in.
Are dogs allowed at Starlite Drive-In?
Starlite 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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