The ultimate guide to classic movies at L.A. drive-ins

By this time, Gordon-Levitt has established himself as an indie cinema ace. In this film, he falls in love with Summer (Zooey Deschanel), a woman who says she doesn't believe in true love. The role earned him a Golden Globe nod and an Independent Spirit Award nomination.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel in 2009 romantic comedy "500 Days of Summer." (Chuck Zlotnick / Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Craving a flick on the big screen? Here's our guide to classic movies coming soon to a drive-in near you:

Amazon’s A Night at the Drive-In

Vineland Drive-In, 443 Vineland Ave., City of Industry;

and Paramount Drive-In Theatres, 7770 Rosecrans Ave., Paramount

Free; promotional code required. Sign up at amazonscreenings.com

“Do the Right Thing,” “Get Out,” 8:30 p.m. Aug. 12

“Coming to America,” “Girls Trip,” 8:30 p.m. Aug. 26

Drive-In at the Park

Castaic Lake Park, Castaic Lake Drive, Castaic

$30 per car; advance purchase required. driveinatthepark.com

“The Secret Life of Pets,” 8:20 p.m. Aug. 7-8

Level 8 Drive-In

The Americana at Brand, 889 Americana Way, Glendale

$30 per car, plus $8 per person; advance purchase required. streetfoodcinema.com

“500 Days of Summer,” 8:30 p.m. Aug. 6

“The Princess and the Frog,” 8:30 p.m. Aug. 7

“Citizen Kane,” 8:30 p.m. Aug. 13

“Moulin Rogue!,” 8:30 p.m. Aug. 14

“Love and Basketball,” 8:30 p.m. Aug. 27

“A Star Is Born” (2018), 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28

Movies in Your Car at Seaside Cinema

Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 Harbor Blvd., Ventura

$29 per car; advance purchase required. concertsinyourcar.com

"Toy Story 4," 7 p.m. Aug. 10

"The Princess Bride," 8 p.m. Aug. 11

"Frozen II," 7 p.m. Aug. 24

"Edward Scissorhands," 8 p.m. Aug. 25

"The Sandlot," 8 p.m. Aug. 26

"The Lion King" (2019), 7 p.m. Aug. 31

"Die Hard," 8 p.m. Sept. 1

Sagebrush Cantina Movie Night

Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas

$25 per car (maximum five people per car), plus $15 food and drink minimum per car; advance purchase required. sagebrushcantina.com

"Pulp Fiction," 8:30 p.m. Aug. 19

"The Goonies," 8:30 p.m. Aug. 26



Street Food Cinema at American Jewish University/Brandeis Bardin Campus

1101 Pepper Tree Lane, Simi Valley

$20 per car plus $8 per person; ages 3 and under, free; advance tickets required. streetfoodcinema.com

"Grease," 8:30 p.m. Aug. 9

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens," 8:30 p.m. Aug. 15

"The Big Lebowski," 8:30 p.m. Aug. 29

"The Breakfast Club," 8:30 p.m. Aug. 30

"Zootopia," 8:30 p.m. Sept. 4

"Labyrinth," 8:30 p.m. Sept. 5

"La La Land," 8:30 p.m. Sept. 6

Street Food Cinema at King Gillette Ranch

26800 Mulholland Highway, Malibu

$20 per car plus $8 per person; ages 3 and under, free; advance tickets required. streetfoodcinema.com

"Jerry Maguire," 8:30 p.m. Aug. 15

"Mean Girls," 8:30 p.m. Aug. 16

"Bridesmaids," 8:30 p.m. Sept. 4

"Purple Rain," 8:30 p.m. Sept. 6

"Jurassic Park," 8:30 p.m. Sept 7

"Coco," 8:30 p.m. Sept. 18

"Get Out," 8:30 p.m. Sept 19

"La La Land," 8:30 p.m. Sept 20

Street Food Cinema at Lakeview Park

5305 E Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado

$20 per car plus $8 per person; ages 3 and under, free; advance tickets required. streetfoodcinema.com

“The Princess Bride,” 8:30 p.m. Aug. 8

“Fight Club,” 8:30 p.m. Aug. 9



Summer Weekend Drive-In at the Roadium

The Roadium Open Air Market, 2500 W. Redondo Beach Blvd., Torrance

$25 per car; tickets also available on site. eventbrite.com

"School of Rock," 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 ($75 per car)

"American Graffiti," 7 p.m. Aug. 14-15

"Beethoven," 7 p.m. Aug. 21-22

"Twister," 7 p.m. Aug. 28-29

"Grease," 7 p.m. Sept. 4-5