Dead End Drive-In
1986, English. Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith.
There's a party every day, a movie every night, and all the junk food you can eat. What more can a kid want... except to get out.
In the future, a health nut and his tag-along girlfriend become trapped in a drive-in theater that has become a concentration camp for outcast youths.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Snoozefest
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5.7/10 from 129 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Dead End Drive-In is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 13 August 1986
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Peter Carey, Peter Smalley
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Dead End Drive-In: quick answers
Is Dead End Drive-In worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 129 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dead End Drive-In?
Dead End Drive-In runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Dead End Drive-In have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dead End Drive-In. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dead End Drive-In parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dead End Drive-In is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dead End Drive-In on?
Dead End Drive-In is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dead End Drive-In?
If you liked Dead End Drive-In, try Maximum Overdrive, The Hidden, Resident Evil: Extinction.
Who directed Dead End Drive-In?
Dead End Drive-In (1986) was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith and stars Ned Manning, Natalie McCurry, Peter Whitford.