Capri Drive-In Theater

The Capri drive in movie theater is a true Americana experience that can not be missed! Forget the EXCEPTIONAL value!!! It is an experience worth the 3 hour drive I made to get there. The screen was amazing quality, and the audio is good as your radio. No lag between speech and video, and great movie resolution. They allow you to bring a cooler in for a small fee, or use their exceptional snack bar! No need for a futuristic DeLorean with a flux capacitor, this experience makes time travel possible!!

We love going to Capri Drive-In especially when they offer Groupon specials! They always have current movies and getting to see two movies in a night makes for a reasonable night of entertainment! My ONLY complaint about the actual Drive-in theater is that they do NOT have a handicapped bathroom stall. Their bathrooms have 6 or 7 stalls, but the stalls look like the size of elementary school stalls. They could EASILY widen one of the end stalls to make it easy for a handicapped person to use the restroom, but since they don't -- I have to wait 4 HOURS to use the restroom! The one time I tried to use the bathroom, I literally had to put one foot on the toilet in order to shut the bathroom door. Other than the bathroom situation, I love drive-ins! Capri is well maintained, there are always staff available during the movies, and they do offer assistance for anyone with a weak battery as well.

It's always such fun when my family and I come here. They always have the latest movies. Such a nice place whether it be for the family or for a date. So many memories!!

Yay, our first drive-in theater! My bf and I came here while in Coldwater, MI. We got here early (around 7:50 pm) and weren't sure they were going to open since no one else was there. Then we saw another car drive up, so we got in line behind that car. Soon after, there were many other cars lining up behind us. Before long, the box office was open, which you drive through to say what movie you'd like to watch and pay for. The box office opens at 8 PM and this is a CASH ONLY place, so have some bills in hand . It is originally $8 admission for adults. However, I had ordered a Coldwater, MI brochure before our trip and inside of it was a coupon for the Capri Drive-In for $1 off per ticket. Due to using this, the tickets for the two of us came out to $14. For those who are planning a trip in advance and would like a little discount, I suggest ordering a free brochure of Coldwater online and looking for a coupon. Either way, the price really can't be beat:

Adults: $8
Kids Ages 5-11: $2
Kids Under Age 5: FREE

After you pay at the box office, you drive to the lot with the movie screening that you chose. They indicate what radio station to turn to for each movie and they have two movies that show in two separate sections. Each section has two movies that play one after another. The first movie plays as soon as it gets dark enough (for us, that was around 9:30 PM). So, basically, for $8 per adult, you're getting two movies to watch! Most people stayed for both movies. Unfortunately, I got tired a little into the second movie, so we left early. Really a shame, considering that I saw kids around the ages of 5-10 who beat me past my bedtime!

Also, behind the drive-in, there is a building for concessions and restrooms. I didn't go in there, so I can't really say much for it, but just know that there is a place for a restroom break or snacks, if needed.

As a last sidenote, true to a known sentiments of a drive-in theater, my bf said that he noticed the couple in the car next to us making out in their pick-up truck. That detail, along with the songs they were playing from the 70's and 80's really gave this place the "vibe" of a drive-in theater.

This Drive-In Theater was one of the best my family and I have been to! The snack building is very clean with alot of choices, we got a whole Hungry Howies Pizza. The restrooms were very clean. The staff was very friendly, and for two movies at only $8 each adult, our son was free, you just can't beat that! The next time we visit Coldwater, MI. we will definitely come to watch a movie here again!

A fun night for my 2 kids, and another Mom and her 2 kids. My suggestion is to bring a battery operated radio to hear the film's soundtrack, and NOT to run your car's radio! (Our vehicle wouldn't start afterward, and luckily they have free assistance on the premises for customers who are in that situation!)

Most cars parked backwards and tailgated, this allows kids to lay down. Visibility was great, and I never felt the screen being blocked by another car. It's good to bring some camp chairs, extra blankets, jackets and bug spray! (and the previously mentioned radio) The snack bar is well stocked, reasonably priced, and the line moves quickly. They offer pizza, but ONLY w/pepperoni. I WISH they'd have had a plain cheese option for my starving son, but we found something else.

The bathrooms are immaculate! (I am usually not so impressed with a restroom) There is a sign up in the bathroom that the water has nitrate in it, so water from faucet is NOT suitable for drinking- and especially NOT suitable for infants. Bring/buy bottled water if you have a baby with you.

Like the humpback whale, bald eagle and other endangered species, Drive In Movie Theaters are impossible to find anymore. Great childhood memories of going to the drive in and Capri did everything to revive those memories.

Food is reasonably priced (by Chicago standards) and good, easier to get out than to get in, but worth the experience. Yes, five stars.

Soooo....My brother wanted to come here for his bday. There was a line down the road to get in that extended about a mile. It was very dark, with poor markings, and tight roads/spaces when we finally entered. I really think that making this place easier to navigate in the dark would be better.

The movie and snacks were affordable. There were two screens showing films.

We will be back with the family next time and will arrive early to find a space when it is not so dark.

Hard to give a vintage drive in a negative review. People who work here are always very helpful and friendly. Snack bar has a large assortment to choose from. Only negative I have is that I wish they still had the speakers on the poles. Having to use the car radio is good until you goto leave and have a dead battery.

Love this place! My family went for the first time a few weeks ago and watched Turbo and Despicable Me 2. It was a completely different experience compared to a traditional movie theater.
We have an equinox and thought we would just open the hatch and sit in the back...yeah, not the most comfortable even with our piles of blankets and pillows. Next time we will take a hint from the people parked next to us and just bring chairs.
$8 for adults and $4 for kids for two movies, you can't beat it. We did drive an hour to get there though so...we didn't really save any money. But it was a blast and at least when my 16mo old son got cranky and tired, we didn't have to leave he just fell asleep snuggled up in the car.
Concessions are kinda expensive, but we shelled out the $14 bucks for a whole pizza and picked up some popcorn in an effort to support this place, but we did bring in our own drinks and candy.
We are planning on going back as soon as next weekend. If you are in the area you should totally check this place out!