Five Drive-In Theatre

Amazinnngggg! I love the atmosphere! Popcorn isn’t always fresh however the set up for the drive in is great, lots of space, angles for you to park you car without blocking others and last your very own space!!!
I recommend a blanket, some water and maybe some foldable chairs if you’d like to see the stars.
The canteen sells hot chocolate for those of you who care to watch movies during the chilly season and food if you didn’t eat!
Note: if you have a bad battery bring booster cables just incase!!! You will have your radio on for a couple hours at a minimum!
Thursday’s are great for the family as it is 17 $ pre car instead of 12 $ a person!!!

It’s a good place to go to especially on a night like today. We came to see ‘Straight Outta Compton’ and I enjoyed myself.
The only downfall is that obviously we have to listen through our car radio so we have to start the car every 30 minutes to make sure our battery doesn’t die. I would recommend bring a battery operated radio if you worry about draining your car battery.
It’s great that they have flushing toilets, but the toilets are gross. It seems like the water doesn’t quite get rid of the nastiness on the inside of the toilet bowl.
The cost of the food at their diner is alright, poutine started to taste salty after a couple of bites. Even though they say no outside food, I would probably bring something next time.
Overall, a good experience to come to and I would still come again, but I still prefer an actual theatre.

This is our second time here this year and the bathrooms are out of service AGAIN! The amount of money this place makes you think they would invest in a quality bathroom system. We will report this to the health department…

First things first, the Five Drive-​In is a great deal. With the cost of going to see a movie at a regular theatre continuing to shoot up exponentially, two movies for $ 12 is a steal. (They also have $ 6/​per person on Tuesdays and $ 17 for a car full of people on Thursdays.)
I’ve been coming here since I was little and I have great memories of killing time at the playground in front of screen one before the movies started. They also have a beach volleyball court as well. When you’re waiting for your movies, they really ensure you have something to do and don’t have to fill the void with conversation with the people you came with.
The sound quality is fine but if you’re in the backseat of a car, it can be tough seeing the movies and not the most comfortable. It’s a drive-​in so there’s some obvious problems — some people just opt for lawn chairs which works too (but the mosquitoes are deadly.)
Somethings about the Five lose it a five star review: You have to get there about an hour before your movie starts or you might be waiting in a huge line. The washrooms aren’t the nicest. They don’t allow outside food or drink (a lot of people disregard this rule and smuggle things in but it’s still a rule.)
Overall, it’s an awesome throwback and a great way to save money to come here.

Trekked it out to Oakville to finally experience a drive in movie.
Looked everything over online and found out I could bring my dog so of course it was only expected.
Apparently you can’t bring drinks or food inside… We all are entitled to making mistakes… I actually took that seriously. (Take note for next time) The diner was only open at screen #1 of 3.
It’s a fun experience that I don’t mind visiting more. Better than watching inside a theater.

I’ve been to a few drive in movies in my years.
We usually go once a summer up to the one just outside of Newmarket.
We decided to try this one, brought our new dog along for the night.
Got a blanket, some tea.
It was ok for the most part. Managed to get a good spot until a guy pulled in about 10 mins into the first movie in a truck two rows behind us and left his lights on for the entire movie. Not the fault of the venue, but I expected that at some point someone from the staff would have asked them to turn it off. Not hard to miss.
We relocated to another space halfway through the movie.
The big disappointment for us was when the first movie was done.
We wanted to switch to another screen because the second movie on our screen didn’t appeal to us at all.
At every single drive in I’ve ever been to you were allowed to do this.
Not at this place.
We were forced to leave.
I really don’t see the issue of switching screens. If I pay for two movies then let me see whatever two movies I want.

Love this place. It is a throwback in most ways — that said, they have HD projectors so the picture quality is great. Price includes two movies and they do well to pair movies which match.
The concession is terrific and they have a all the normal things you’d expect, but also things like: fried pickles, pulled pork sandwiches, poutine, etc… They even make their milkshakes from scratch and the employees have always been on the ball and friendly.
I’ve found this place extremely beneficial as well for a couple specific circumstances. 1) For a couple summers when our son was a toddler, he’d simply sleep on the drive over. That allowed us as a couple to go out, and without having a babysitter. 2) The other niche I’ve found was working as a support worker for people with developmental disabilities. Anyone who knows the field will know there’s often challenges going into crowded places like a movie theatre, as well as the fact that the staffing ratio is often too small to bring everyone. With the drive in, the people I supported have always been calm since they’re in a familiar environment, and in the worst scenario, you’re already in your car if you need to leave. Just a couple ways seeing a movie in your own car can actually help more people get out depending on their circumstances.
I can’t really find any critiques, so 5 star.

I love the drive in, it was such a great idea for me being 7 months pregnant and being able to get comfortable, unlike movie theatre seats. Me and my boyfriend got our food and drinks, great view. Then he noticed a huge spider inside, and so the windows went up. Then there was one on my side, inside and we killed it. Then a huge one across the front windows again… We got so hot we had to open the windows for a cross breeze (it was a beautiful night!) and the huge spider from before was in my car, again we sadly killed it. Then 5 minutes later the biggest one yet was outside my drivers seat window, it was too much and we left after that. So unfortunate. I’m not sure if it’s a problem, or where we were parked but everyone around us had their windows and doors open. I still have the heebie jeebies. Maybe it was the wrong time of year for us. It was so strange and ruined our night :(I know it’s beyond the control of the staff but I would want to know this info ahead of time. Maybe bring a fan and keep the windows up.

Decided to try the drive-​in for a date night yesterday. This was my first experience, and I have to say, it was a great one!
The movie we watched was on Screen 2. There were a lot of spaces and we got a nice one up close. The screen wasn’t as big as I expected it to be, but I felt I still enjoyed the movie. We got to see two movies for 12 $ each, which is a great deal.
Snacks were good. We got popcorn and nachos! Unfortunately the concession booth did not have hot food the day we went. The concession staff were very friendly!
Washrooms were kind of gross. Many of the toilet were super clogged, resulting in a terrible smell. Wish they did some regular cleaning/​checkups there.
Here’s some tips if you plan to go:
— bring blankets on a cold night.
— dress comfortably if you plan on seeing two movies
— get there early as the place fills up fast
— don’t be a jerk — turn off your headlights and don’t open your hatch if it’s too high
Overall great experience. Definitely plan on going again!

Recommended by a coworker and thought it would be cool for a date night, something new. A little far from home but the drive wasn’t too bad considering the location is in the middle of nowhere. No line up due to the colder nights so October would be good time to go before it gets too cold. The parking lot itself can use a little work. It was hard to navigate around the parking lot and there are no signs to tell you which parking lot you need to be in and it is complete dark even before the movies had started. Once you found your spot and settled in, it’s not so bad. Each row is tilted slightly upwards to face the tall screen.
They don’t allow outside food or drinks but we had some snack and take out before heading in. Preventing patrons from bringing in their own choice of snack and drinks in a drive-​in is kind of silly but I can appreciate their food service; there is a cart that drives around selling popcorns.
Paid $ 12/​person to watch two movies. Not too bad! Some of the things that annoyed me were ppl that constantly flash their headlights and the washrooms are not exactly clean.
Tip: if you are going to be watching two movies, dress in comfortable clothing and bring a blanket unless you want to leave your car running for 5 hours!

Super fun! I love going with my friends and we always have a great time, even if the movie sucks. Prices are what you expect at the movies for food, and quality is the same. Good for something to share though!

I love the Drive In!!! Having kids is a great contributer to why I enjoy the Drive In so much. Its Free for the kids, and we can easily sneak in our own foods and drinks (Im guilty of sneaking in some not so child friendly drinks too) while enjoying a movie. It gets busy, so come atleast 40 mins before the actual showtime, grab some food, or relax where the park is until its time. Summer nights are great, because everyone just camps outside of their car. Even if your speakers are broken, you’ll still be able to hear the movie lol. Food is great. who doesnt love Funnel Cakes?

I’m not a big movie buff, even though I hate commercials on t.v. I embrace the break it gives me.
I can hardly ever make it through an entire movie unless I LOVE it.
I’ve been to this drive in 3 times and I think it’s pretty neat.
As a teenager i enjoyed it more than I do now though.
I suggest you bring your own food (is that allowed?).
I would appreciate if they sold beer. The theatre in Etobicoke does (it isn’t a drive in). I understand maybe drinking and driving would be a concern, but you’re obviously carpooling if you’re here.
That would keep my attention longer.
Washrooms were okay, cleaner than I expected and the line wasn’t horrendously long for a Friday night.
It was kind of expensive. $ 17 I believe.
2.5 Stars.

Who would have known the owner was such a PRICK. I’ve gone here several times before but during my last visit the person at the booth directed me and my boyfriend to the wrong screen. We thought it was strange that it started so late and it took us a good 5 minutes into the movie to realize it was the wrong one… but since we were already there and the other movie would have started already we stayed. After the movie by boyfriend jokingly told the guy at the booth that he directed us to the wrong screen. He rudely replies «no I didn’t.» My boyfriend tries to refresh his memory of what happened and the man said «so? You should have came out earlier then. I’m not giving you a refund. Have a good night.» We asked for the managers name. He replies «I’m mike, the owner. Now have a good night.» VERY RUDE. We did not even want a refund we simply wanted an apology, there was no need for his attitude.
On the other hand $ 6 on tuesdays for movies is not bad but its definitely not as high quality as movie theatres. Good for novelty purposes but I wouldn’t go to see I’m really anticipating.

While visiting Ontario for a wedding, we took the kids to the drive in for the first time. We go there early, but ran into a problem when we didn’t have Canadian currency. They don’t take American dollars or credit cards. Fortunately, we were there with another family and they gave us the cash to pay the $ 17 for the carload.
It was a good time, audio reception was fine. Only problem I found was the open hatches of the cars ahead of us… some vans go a little high and blocks parts of the screen.

Drive in’s are great, but I think that in self-​important 2013, people have ruined the experience. I have been a few times going back to maybe 10 years ago, and it’s just gotten worse.
It’s usually packed which could be a pain, but wow, people just don’t care any more.
People come with their SUV’s and truck and park them backwards in the front rows with their lights in your eyes, people running around making noise, playing ball, talking on phones and goofing off during the movie.
Last time we had a truck full of retarded girls taking flash pictures and not shutting up next to us, and at least 5 vans and SUV’s parked backwards with their lights hitting everyone in the eye.
Ended up going to the theatre for my next movie. These guys need to do some rounds and kick out the losers that ruin the experience for every one else.

Love the drive in! It’s so old school. I like the fact that you have the luxury if watching a movie in the privacy of your own car and the convenience of turning your movie up and down from your car stereo. Car battery dead? No worries they will give you a boost. They also have food there. I haven’t tried anything but I saw that they sell funnel cakes so I will definitely try it before the summer is over. I usually bring in my own food

I have always wanted to go to a drive in just for the sheer novelty so we decided to check out Five Drive-​In in Oakville.
Getting there via the QEW was pretty painless as it was after rush hour. Be aware that they take cash only so hit up a bank machine beforehand. Cost of admission was $ 12/​person for THREE movies, albeit they weren’t the best 3 movies.
Once we paid, we were given directions to our theatre and the radio station that would give us audio. The picture quality of the movie wasn’t fantastic… this was no IMAX. I kept rubbing my eyes thinking that my cataracts were acting up again but the video never seemed to come into focus.
The bathroom situation was also less than desirable. As we headed to the facilities between movies, a staff member warned that there was no water pressure, which meant no flushing and no water to wash my hands. If only I had worn an adult diaper…
Still, it was still fun to watch movies under a starry Oakville sky.

They still have drive-​ins, Hallelujah!
What a fun awesome way to watch a movie. Plus they have incredible deals here where you can up to 3 movies for the price of 1 on some days. Don’t forget the mosquito repellant. I still have some scars after a couple of weeks. But totally worth it and would do it again if I lived closer.

Can’t believe I haven’t written a review of the «The 5» yet!
I’ve been coming to this place since I was a wee one. A virtual socio-​experiment of movie-​goers that represent every income level.
The last time I visited, a family of 5 (parents, two kids and gramma) came in two cars — the tow-​truck housed the parents so that they could chain smoke throughout the evening and then the hatchback, so gran could babysit/​get a couple flicks in.
General admission is $ 11 a person, but you get 2 movies during the week, 3 movies Fridays and Saturdays and (gulp) 4 movies on Sundays.
Thursday is Carload Thursday — $ 15 per car.
Tuesdays — $ 5 per person
The place is PACKED most of the time and is open from May until November sometimes.
Oh, it’s a scene man.