Dead End Drive-In (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1986, Dead End Drive-In is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, running about 87 minutes. “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.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Dead End Drive-In stars Ned Manning as Crabs, Natalie McCurry as Carmen, Peter Whitford as Thompson and Wilbur Wilde as Hazza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Dead End Drive-In has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ARROW and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead End Drive-In page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead End Drive-In tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead End Drive-In (1986)?
- In US, Dead End Drive-In is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ARROW, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead End Drive-In worth watching?
- Dead End Drive-In holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead End Drive-In?
- Dead End Drive-In stars Ned Manning, Natalie McCurry, Peter Whitford, Wilbur Wilde and Dave Gibson.
- When was Dead End Drive-In released?
- Dead End Drive-In was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.