5-Mile Drive-In Theater - Dowagiac Michigan

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5-Mile Drive-In Theater

Name: 5-Mile Drive-In Theater Street: 28190 State Rte 152 #M

City: Dowagiac State: MI Zip: 49047 Phone: 269-782-7879

County: Cass

Operator: Neal and Glenda Edwards

Open: (1961) NA

Closed: OPEN IN 2006

Capacity: 500

Status: Open

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Owner History Neal/Glenda Edwards 2006 - R. Tyrakowski 2005

Web Address: N/A

Number of visits to this page since February 23, 2007: 29687

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Entry Date: 7/25/2010 - : The recording said The Eclipse (The twilight movie) and The Predator.

Entry Date: 7/23/2010 - Sarah: It is wonderful that you have a phone number to call to get information about the movies that are showing. However, it is VERY difficult to understand the recording. I think this week (7-22-10) it said Be Clips and second showing Predator. I''m not too sure what movie "Be Clips" is. Predator would be awesome, but which one is it? Perhaps 10 more seconds of information would clarify any misunderstandings. Thank you :)

Entry Date: 6/25/2010 - jim: We went to this drive in to see the A-Team. It was nice. Popcorn wasn''t that great and the diet coke tasted a bit off, but all reasonably priced compared to regular movie theaters. We had an issue with mosquitoes because we didn''t want to spray anything around our new baby, but we have some ideas for fixing that next time we go. We will be going to see Karate Kid & Grown Ups at the Hartford drive in owned by same people tonight - here at 5-mile it is Karate Kid & Get Him to the Greek.

Entry Date: 6/17/2010 - brandy: I have been calling the number for show times but it is telling me that no one is available to take my call.
Is there anywhere else we can get the movies that are playing for that given week?
I know that you used to have it published weekly in the Leader but I have yet to see it this year. I would like to come but live in Niles and its a bit of a drive just to see what is playing.

From the webmaster:

The number I have is 269-782-7879, that is what is listed on the Internet and directory assistance gives the same number.
I am not sure what is going on.

Entry Date: 5/17/2010 - Whiners: Please, If people had common courteousy, they wouldnt have to make stupid rules.
of course people with small vehicles dont wanna be behind some huge vehicle, and not all of them like to have their necks all streched up by being in the front few rows, when we go we get there well over an hour before start time, and park in a decent spot, not too close and not too far, and it never fails, there could be 10 other spots in the row in front of us, and some moron with a truck or van or whatever parks right in front of us or another car in our row.
and the prices, all theatres charge ridiculous prices on food and entry, if u dont like it dont go.

Entry Date: 4/19/2010 - Disgusted: I don''t like the full car load rate only. I''m single and being discriminated against. For that rate I enjoy a local indoor with better concession prices, cleaner restrooms, and no hassles. Yes I do get two movies. But usually only one movie is the reason I come to see. I also don''t agree with the truck limitation to what row they can park. I come early to get the best spot for me. If someone comes in later and parks behind me and can''t see...that should be his fault for coming in late.

The same owners on the Sunset...I don''t go there for the same reasons. I have been going to both for over 40 years before the new owners. Never had any problems or complaints with them or their policies.

Entry Date: 8/14/2009 - Unknown: How about putting the movies that are showing on this website.You have everything else but that. Just a suggestion.

From the webmaster: The individual theaters have their own websites generally speaking. There are also tons of other sites with that info. I don''t have time to be constantly updating movies and show times, especially since the site already costs more to operate than I receive in ad revenue.

Entry Date: 8/12/2009 - Sara: Don''t like the fact that mini vans, SUV''s, and trucks have to park in row 5 or back. There is hardly no one that parks in the 5 previous rows. Concession is expensive for what you get!! 50 cent extra for butter! Seriously! Next thing they might charge for salt. Good movies and the food is good, just ridiculous on the parking and concession prices. Piece of advice, people should be allowed to move cars forward by the time first movie start if no one is there.

Note from Webmaster:

Sara, the reason the first rows are reserved for cars is to not obstruct the view of the screen for cars that are behind those rows. If people in SUV''s were allowed to move forward, folks wouldn''t be able to see, even those in other SUV''s and especially those that are sitting in lawn chairs.

As for the food, I think you will find most drive-ins charge less for their food than indoor theaters and their admission prices are also cheaper. You also get 2 movies for the price of one. The film companies take a big portion of the admission price so the snack bar is where the owner of the drive-in can make a little money to keep operating. Nobody is getting rich running a drive-in these days, I can assure you, that is why there is so few left operating. We should be thankful that we have a few still going in Michigan and give them our support. Thanks.

Entry Date: 7/7/2008 - Joel: Great Experience! We watched Hancock and Sex in the City. Bring a radio with Batteries
to save your car''s battery. Saw a few people who needed a jump. The last movie played till 2:30am! The experience was awesome. Will come back again with whole family.

Entry Date: 6/29/2008 - Mark: Still open and better than ever. Showing the latest new releases and delicious concessions.

Special opening Wednesday, July 2 through Sunday, July 6 showing HANCOCK.

Entry Date: 9/7/2006 - WaterWinterWonderland: The theater is now re-opened and is owned by the owners of the Sunset Auto Theater in Hartford, Neal and Glenda Edwards.

Entry Date: 1/6/2003 - WaterWinterWonderland: The awesome Five-Mile Drive In is still going strong and appears to be well-maintained!