Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie
Once a vibrant part of American culture, drive-ins reached their peak in the late 50s with almost 5,000 dotting the nation. Although drive-ins are experiencing a resurgence, today less than 400 remain. In a nation that loves cars and movies, why haven't they survived?
Date | Rank | Weekly | %± LW | Theaters | Change | Avg | To Date | Week |
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Jun 7-13 | 65 | $15,306 | - | 3 | - | $5,102 | $15,306 | 1 |
Jun 21-27 | 109 | $500 | - | 1 | - | $500 | $15,806 | 3 |
Jul 26-Aug 1 | 71 | $11,191 | - | 1 | - | $11,191 | $26,997 | 8 |
Aug 16-22 | 106 | $2,318 | - | 1 | - | $2,318 | $29,315 | 11 |
Aug 23-29 | 97 | $3,824 | +65% | 2 | +1 | $1,912 | $33,139 | 12 |
Sep 6-12 | 145 | $200 | - | 1 | - | $200 | $33,339 | 14 |
Oct 4-10 | 113 | $3,454 | - | 2 | - | $1,727 | $36,793 | 18 |
Jun 20-26 | 120 | $553 | - | 1 | - | $553 | $37,346 | 55 |
Jun 27-Jul 3 | 124 | $817 | +47.7% | 1 | - | $817 | $38,163 | 56 |
Aug 1-7 | 74 | $14,296 | - | 3 | - | $4,765 | $52,458 | 61 |