What’s Playing at ‘The Drive In’ During August?

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What’s Playing at ‘The Drive In’ During August?

27 July 2020


Whether you’re planning a family-friendly day out or a romantic weekend evening, The Drive In is the place to be this summer. Offering the ultimate retro movie experience, complete with retro snacks delivered by 1950s-insipred attendants, you can enjoy everything from iconic classics to new releases and live entertainment from the comfort of your own car.

Whether you’re planning a family-friendly day out or a romantic weekend evening, The Drive In is the place to be this summer. Offering the ultimate retro movie experience, complete with retro snacks delivered by 1950s-insipred attendants, you can enjoy everything from iconic classics to new releases and live entertainment from the comfort of your own car.

Here’s what’s playing at the drive in movie theatre during August.

Comedy

Order your cinema goodies such as cheese dogs and popcorn via The Drive In website and get set for an epic comedy line-up with movies from this genre including the brilliantly funny Bad Boys for Life starring Will Smith, all-new Sonic The Hedgehog, comedy classic Sister Act and chick-flick favourite Bridget Jones’s Diary. Don’t also miss the South Korean black comedy thriller Parasite, American mystery/comedy Knives Out and more.

Drama

If you’re a drama fan, movies that might take your fancy include the tragic tale of friendship Blue Story, World War 1 hit 1917, psychological thriller Joker, Fleabag Live from the National Theatre, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and many more. Come back to enjoy the drive-in experience of Quentin Tarantino classic Reservoir Dogs and The Bodyguard starring Whitney Houston.

Musicals

Want to sing along to your favourite theatre soundtrack? Then how about coming to The Drive In for a special screening of Dirty Dancing? Or enjoy a unique showing of West End Musical Drive-In which features live performances from some of the best West Ends stars streamed straight to the big screen.

Romance

Warm the heart with hits such as Saturday Night Fever, La La Land, Bend It Like Beckham and more. Keep an eye out during August when Pretty Woman starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere will air as well as Beauty and the Beast Live Action, Grease, Queen & Slim and Footloose.

Sci-Fi

From superhero movies like Deadpool and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse to post-apocalyptic thrillers like Mad Max Fury Road, you won’t be short of choice within the sci-fi category. Spies in Disguise and Detective Pikachu, both rated PG, are ideal for the whole family while Jumanji, rated a 12 is a top choice for slightly older kids.

Look out for Black Panther, The Terminator, Alien, Aquaman, Captain Marvel, Beetlejuice and The Matrix.

Family

Staying at home 24/7 is no fun for anyone. At The Drive In, you can enjoy safe, family-friendly fun during the Covid-19 pandemic, with movies showing throughout July including favourites such as Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, Wonder Park, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Peter Rabbit and many more.

Keep checking out our timetable for scheduled screenings of Aladdin (Live Action), The Lion King (Live Action), Spider-Man: Far From Home, Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon, Zootropolis, and Dinosaur World Live, a roar-some interactive show for all ages. There will also be special showings of Horrible History: Barmy Britain Live on Stage.

New Releases

Expect a host of new releases at the drive-in theatre throughout July and beyond. These include Black Water: Abyss, an adventure drama set in North Australia and Unhinged featuring Academy Award-winner Russell Crowe.

Looking for fun things to do in lockdown? Experience an authentic drive-in movie theatre in London. Book your tickets today.

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