- Gets dark7:07 pmGates open 7:30 PM
- Google rating4.6012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens1
- Price$10per adult
- DogsNo dogs
- FM99.1 FM
- Car spots350
- This week's moviesOn Facebook pageMovies posted on Facebook each Monday for the coming Fri-Sun weekend.
- Opened1948
Sunset Drive-In is at 808 PA-97 in Waterford, Pennsylvania.
It shows two movies back to back and for the 2026 season opens Friday through Sunday, with a flea market on the lot on Sunday.
Location
Where is Sunset Drive-In Theater?
Sunset Drive-In Theater is at 808 PA-97, Waterford, PA 16441. The entrance is at US-19. The closest highway is PA-97.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Wagon Wheel Bar and Grill
Start time
What time does the movie start at Sunset Drive-In Theater?
What Sunset Drive-In Theater says: The theater says the movie starts at dusk.
In October the sun sets around 6:39 pm and it gets dark around 7:07 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Sunset 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 September, on the 15th.
| Month | Gets dark |
|---|---|
| April | 8:28 pm |
| May | 9:04 pm |
| June | 9:31 pm |
| July | 9:26 pm |
| August | 8:51 pm |
| September | 7:58 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 Sunset Drive-In Theater costs
- Adult$10
- Child$5Ages 7-11
- Under 7FreeKids 6 and under
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Snack bar
- No dogs
- Sunday flea market late April through ~September/October, 6:30 AM-1 PM, 50 cents admission for shoppers (kids free), $10 per vendor space; per the venue's own Facebook rules page.
- No open fires or BBQ grills allowed, stated for both movies and the flea market.
- "We will still show movies Rain, sleet, hail, tornado, and zombie apocalypse. NO REFUNDS." (venue's own Facebook page).
- Restroom present per Google Maps amenities, building vs. portable not confirmed.
- Lineup can't be posted weeks in advance because the operator doesn't know movies that far out (venue's own Facebook page).
- Also here: flea-market
Showtimes
What's playing at Sunset Drive-In Theater this week
Sunset Drive-In posts this week's movies and start times on its Facebook page, usually Movies posted on Facebook each Monday for the coming Fri-Sun weekend.. Check there for tonight's show.
Reviews
What visitors say about Sunset Drive-In Theater
From 718 visitor reviews, 4.6 stars.
Flea market is the main draw
- 79 recent-review mentions of the Sunday flea market, by far the strongest theme.
- Visitors call it well-stocked and inexpensive: "Really awesome flea market. Lots of stalls and items at great prices."
Cash only, repeatedly flagged
- 5 recent-review mentions of cash-only; the venue's own Facebook post spells it out: "CASH ONLY NO credit,debit,paypal,venmo,cashapp,bitcoin."
Affordable, nostalgic
- 7 mentions of affordability; "Snack bar is cheap. I always have a good time."
- One long-time visitor (15 years): "still looks and smells like when I was a kid."
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 7:30 PM
- Rain or shine, the movie plays
- Bring cash. The gate does not take cards
- Tune to 99.1 FM for movie sound, per the venue's own Facebook rules page.
- Arrive early: reviewers say non-truck/SUV vehicles should get there well ahead of showtime to see over parked trucks.
- Bring a battery-operated radio and bug spray (per a June 2026 Google review).
- Raised hatchbacks must be tied down level with the roof; string is at the projection room door.
History
The history of Sunset Drive-In Theater
The Sunset Drive-In in Waterford, Pennsylvania, has shown movies since 1948. It runs one screen with room for about 350 cars and plays double features on weekends during the season. The lot also hosts a large flea market on weekends.
FAQ
Questions about Sunset Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Sunset Drive-In have?
Sunset 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 Sunset Drive-In use?
Sunset Drive-In broadcasts its soundtrack on 99.1 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.
What time does the movie start at Sunset Drive-In?
What Sunset Drive-In says: The theater says the movie starts at dusk. In October it gets dark around 7:07 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
When is Sunset Drive-In open?
For the 2026 season, Sunset Drive-In is open from April to September, 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 Sunset Drive-In cost?
Admission to Sunset Drive-In is $10 per adult, $5 per child 7-11. Two adults and two children come to $30. Children 6 and under get in free. The booth takes cash only, so stop at a machine on the way.
Are dogs allowed at Sunset Drive-In?
Sunset 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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