Reviews of Malco Summer Drive-In (Movie Theater)

Patti Strother

We love going to this drive in theater. Hide our 5 kids and all of our neighbors in our bigass trunk and get 2 movies for $7.50 You can’t beat that!!

Christina Bullock

This is a good drive in. The staff is friendly & prices cant be beaten but the parking is ridiculous and beware the previews they do show scary one on kid movies!! Which is ridiculous my 5 years old is going to have nightmares now thanks ALOT!

Lee Peyton

The Summer Drive in is a classic American destination and one of the few gems of Memphis.

Alexander Cody

Area is designed to do everything that it does. Your car is your seating and your car stereo provides the sounds. Lights, camera, action!

Crystal Boyce

Affordable not to over crowded my family enjoyed it.

Jay Ferguson

Love going to the drivi- in preferred it above a walk-in love the food and privacy , wish malco would pave!!!!!!

William Holland

I remember going to this drive-in when I was 8 or 9 years old. It hasn't changed much other than the speaker post are no longer there and you get to listen to the movies through your FM radio. I remember the concession stand looking very similar to the way it is now. I didn't care for the pre made popcorn buckets because they seemed to get stale very quickly. A very reasonable price, a lot of privacy in your car, To listen to the movie and if you get this intrested with that movie you can always change your dial 21 of the other movies. Very reasonable prices. Please support this place. I would hate to see Memphis is last drive-in disappear.

Shawna Lockett

Love the Malco Drive-in! We’ve been happily going for over 30 years... However, it sure would be nice if it was repaved

Adam Davis

As I was pulling up taking it all in around me, the only thing I could say to my friend is "This is so rad....." If you're not going here every weekend you're missing out

Sarah Smith

Good for if you have babies or no sitter. The picture didnt show as good on darker scenes but overall really good.

Jessica Patterson

I remember I used to go to the drive-in all the time with my family. Those were some of the best times of my life, I love movies. I haven't been since the summer of 2007 when my ex and I went and I don't even remember what we saw. I would love to go again sometime soon. I think its a great place for family movie night and would make an awesome date night for established couples.

Raymond Arwood

Over all it was a great experience and will go again

Michael Shimoff

Very cool experience. FYI, there is a great concession stand towards the back. All that being said, take it from experience, if you don't like the movie, don't slash the seats.

Patrice Savage

Always a great and fun time at an old time classic

Nathaniel Altman

It's nice that there is a large drive-in in the area; however, a lot of the time the people that go ruin the experience. People will leave there lights on during the movie and leave trash everywhere.

Jeremy Douglas

It could be better but it works

Camille Jones

Love coming here!! Can't go anywhere else in the city to watch 2 movies for 1 price. Kids 10 & under are FREE!

Willie Brown Jr.

Best drive thru movie theaters on summer.

Jimmie Mackey

Cannot beat the prices, great for families

Jacob Hale

I love the summer drive in! I've been going most of my life. Some of the screens are kind of dim. Maybe it's just the movie. Also maybe it should be enforced for people to keep their headlights off.

Brandy Michelle

Love this place went upbut get 2movies great family fun

christine matseas

We love Malco Drive in!! It is a family favorite destination.

Kay’s Lovely Boutique

I like it I really do but I recently went to see “us” and the screen was super dark couldn’t really anything, the quality was terrible.

Total Wireless

If I could give them 0 stars I would. Their screens are so dimmed and could barely see. You watch a movie through the audio. Save your time and money and go watch at normal theatre.

Asha Harrison

It good for the experience of not wanting to hear your neighbor talk or phone going off but terrible because people are so rude and will turn their lights on during the movie like it the correct thing to do. The other downfall is the picture is so dark you can barely make out what the scene is. They should brighten the screen.

Caryl Judd

love this drive in. Good food. Great movies and with radio great sound.

James C

I just want some better food and the screen I watched was extremely dark not satisfied

James Sanders

Good movie. Long line for refreshments

Maria Lenz

Absolutely love going to the drive in . I really hate that Summer drive in is not as busy as it used to be . It's great pricing and it's great for a family night ( depending on what is showing) or date night.

Kili Miller

Glad we still have this place.. wish they would re do the parking lot

Gacha life cute

It's the the best time of my life and it is open all summer.

Rodney Pierce

Okay it's been over 10 to 12 years since the last time that I have been to the drive in. Saturday night I decided to change things up on date night and the drive in was a big hit for me and my lady we had a good time watching a horror movie. It took me back when I was a kid and my family use to go a lot to the drive in. Fellas grab your lady take her to the drive in you going to get lucky that night. Or it's a great family night movie the kids want to see grab your dinner and your pillows and blankets and have a great time with your family.

Christina Pye

Great reminder of the past. We as a families would load up during the summer months for the movies! My grandson first time. And they had a great time and can't wait to go again!

Quanlon Smith

Fast and friendly service

Tony Tate

I LOVE DZ PLACE!

Rodney Dangerfield

Good for snuggling while movie watching

Alex Romero

My family and i saw IT last weekend. This was experience was filled with corn dogs and southern hospitality. I cant wait to come back!

Anon0218

Dont go here for scary movies, the screen is so dark, you can’t even see it. La llarona was a terrible experience

Stevie Payne

Good prices food kinda sucks

Elijah Jones

I have been going for over a decade & it has always been a great movie experience!

Katie Stickorates

No speakers blurry screen

RODNEY HORTON

Great time everytime cheap prices for 2 good movies glad it still operational!!!

John Hughes

Amazing drive in. They have 4 screens that have speakers or radio options for your car. They offer some older movie screenings a few times a year for all night sessions called "Time Warp". Overall this is a great place for families or adults depending on the film.

Ursula Grooms-walker

Screen 3 was horrible on top of that ppl continued to run headlights half way through the movie but thats just memphis other screens looked much better than 3 however food was great service was nice

Juicy Sweet

Best date Night Spot. Hands Down!

andrea Matus

Definitely enjoy this place. Just wish people would be more considerate on turning off their lights. I recommend getting here minutes before the show starts to get a great spot and get comfortable.

Ericka Gibbs

Great place to take your children and enjoy a movie, especially my single parents.

Mike Hatfield

Old school and proud of it. Bring food, bring kids, have fun.

Megan T

It’s affordable and good except for the fact that screen one’s radio station has a lot of static which takes away from the movie. I also would not recommend watching a musical here as the audio is weird. Though overall its great and the popcorn is way better than movie theatre popcorn.

John Turpin

It's a fun way to get out with the wife or take the whole family. Now serving beer at the concession stand.

Tamika Robinson

Screen 2 needs to be fixed. The lighting is so dim, I can hardly see the movie I paid for.

Carolyn Robinson

Picture quality isn't the best. But the price for the movies and concessions keeps bringing us back. Plus great memories for the kids is always a plus!

Davin Bartosch

Awesome. History and movies. Byob.

John Apking

I don't feel like a teenager anymore, but I still enjoy going to the drive-in movie with my wife. Everyone should enjoy this piece of nostalgia while it still exists. Fun for couples and family at a decent price.

Lil Boo

Its okay nice cozy spot for u and special something to cuddle and enjoy and relax the movie

Biff C

Always fun. Last one in Memphis. Relic of the past that you should try if you never have

John Blumberg

1. Price up $1 (14%) $8.50 2. Do not spray mosquitos 3. Copied down personal information to buy beer. 4. Put my can beer in cup. 5. Slush machine broke. 6. Most doors locked to refreshment stand. 7. Worse drive in out of 51 total we've been to.

The Lovely

Lots of fun for the family! The shows are running for the summer just after sunset, which tends to be around 8:30 p.m. If you catch a double feature of long movies, you can easily be there until 1:30 a.m. They have concessions and and a clean bathroom facilities. You can bring your own food, grab some chairs and pillows - it truly is a friendly family sleepover atmosphere!

Brandy Isaacson

Love it!! Even my kids love going.

Gabriella Danielle

This was an awesome experience plus its a great inexpensive activity for everyone. The only thing I didnt really care for was when other people around us would turn their lights off. This causes a glare on the screen which effects the movie lighting. Anyways the family had fun enjoying a great movie.

Natalie Rogers

Love love love thats all i got to say.

mia j

Nice spot to enjoy a movie if you don't want to go in public

thomas osowski

One of the employees (later found out he was the general manager) sent my family and I to the wrong screen despite me clearly stating the two movies (playing on the same screen) to him. After going back to the ticket booth there was another employee (Melvina) who I explained the issue to and she literally didn't listen to me and kept asking "but he sent you to the right screen didn't he?" and "well you still saw the film you wanted right?" several times and upon me repeating the issue she told me to "stop making a big deal about it" despite me being calm and respectful the whole time. Then she rudely said "well, I don't know what you want me to do about it".. Honestly, why would I go up there to complain if I had seen the right film?? And why would you be so rude to a customer without warrant? The answer? Because the GM sitting beside her was just as incompetent and rude. When I point out the employee who was sitting beside her as the one who sent us to the wrong screen, he didn't bother to apologize or even give me any attention besides glancing at me and back at his phone. Turns out this incompetent man was the general manager.. how embarrassing to have such a person as the general manager. For him to sit there and ignore the error he made while his employee essentially danced around the issue while trying to make it seem like i was being unreasonable without even understanding the complaint and telling me to stop making a big deal about it.. its a good thing these people work at a place that sees few people because they'd likely be let go anywhere of significance. I couldn't find the words to say to these two as they both seemed like absolute lost causes.. when I found out he was the GM I couldn't help but laugh and decided I was wasting my time. Me and my wife just looked at eachother in disbelief as we drove away. Hopefully this GM and the staff member can recieve some sort of training or mentoring because what an absolute embarrassing way to conduct yourselves.. especially the GM.. he is supposed to set an example and teach the staff and here he is allowing such bad service right in front of him without even attempting to mitigate the issue he caused. Unbelievable..

Megan Horne

Enjoyed (always), but forgot mosquitoes repellent.

Larry Lyons

I'll give any drive-in movie theater 5 stars just for existing. But this one was in fact a really good time. The staff should tell people to keep their headlights off, but other than that we had no problems. The FM radio station was crystal clear.

Dedra Ford

We couldnt see our movie as good on the screen...I believe it may had some to do with the quality of it. I love their concession stand area. Food is affordable and good! You can get your money worth of food here verses going to a movie theater but to enjoy the movie experience more, I would suggest movie theater (to see the quality better that is). Going to a drive in is pretty fun though honestly. More privacy for you and whoever comes with you surely. Cant get that at theaters. Just this past incident we couldnt see our movie good at all and had to leave. We went at night too, which may had some with it...unsure...

Michelle Goodwin

Love going here

Juan Rondon

Great experience. Nice price. Good service

Sara Shughart

It's such a classic American feeling going here. Time-Warp is a great experience if you haven't been to it.

Dan Kindervater

Great drive in, always has double features!

Alex Mason

Love this place! You can carry your own snacks or food to the movies and be comfortable in your own vehicle.

Shante' Crawford-Shotwell

Cut your lights out people so we can see the movie

Dilly Dilly

Enjoyed going it's was nice to sit in the comfort of my car. Will go again. Concessions were reasonably priced. Would recommend for anyone. With four screens there is something for everyone.

Robert Alexander

A fun experience at a reasonable prices. It’s been 40 years since We have been to a drive in and wish there were some in our area.

Sandra D. Jones

It was awesome being able to share this experience with our children

linda christy

great movies, popcorn wasn't up to par but other than that it was great

Arielle Turner

Since I have started going to the drive in it’s hard to get me to go in the theater. I’m private so when I’m out on my first date I like to be low key. My mom & son loves it. I remember my mom first time going. She was dressed up honey. I told her no ma’am go put on a T-shirt & some comfortable joggers. She had no clue

Duphus Ruphus

Ole Duphus went here with my wife, kids, and grand kids. I nostalgic trip back in time, since I started going to this drive in when I was a small child. No speakers to deal with, but u now just tune in your radio. No swing sets at the front of screens anymore for the kids. Picture quality was good except for the darker night scenes. But it was a good time. All the other patrons were very nice and quiet. Snack bar was very good. Bathrooms were clean. I suggest going at least a couple of times w ur kids, for the experience.

Barclay Frazier

Please don't let the drive-ins disappear from the face of the Earth I love them even though when I go to see a dark or scary movie The backgrounds are much too dark for the drive-in with all the city lights around it I'll probably have to go see the movie again in the theater.

Gennifer Martin

Your couldnt hardly see the screen and people kept flashing ther headlights on tge screen making it even harder to see

Garra San

I like it you pay and they give you a radio tuning to keep people from sneaking in and watching without a car. The popcorn is also good i reccomend not a lot of butter cuz it will get to you. I saw the good dinosaur.

Samuel F. Campbell

Great experience, great place, great price! Got a lot of food a great price from the concessions stand. They seemed to be cleaning up and closing the concessions halfway through the second movie recommend you get your refreshments early. …

Audra Williams

To be able to watch 2 movies for $8 is a fantastic deal. Children 10 and under are free. Their parking lot could use some improvements; needs re-paving, lines painted, clearer signs directing you to each screen and the exit, but overall I’m pleased with our experience and will definitely go again.

Brandon G

Can't beat it for the price! I always have a good time!

Li M

Loved it!! Went on a Sunday night & it was barely anyone there. The entry fee & prices for snacks are unbeatable. I'll be back for sure.

Ranada Carter

Pretty nice family outing...

Lisa B

The picture was hard to see but it was fun! 4 large screens, good selection of food choices.