Movie Theatres

Chakeres Wilmington Drive-In

Location: 1129 North Rt. 134, Wilmington OH, 45177

Contact: (937)-382-2307

Cost: $12.50 per car

Hours: Vary, call ahead for show times

Description: One of the few classic drive-ins left – watch movies the way Grandma and Grandpa did when they were teenagers.  Load up a car full of friends for a cheap and fun evening of entertainment.

Website: http://www.chakerestheatres.com/wilmingtondi.shtml

Chakeres Wilmington Plaza Cinema 5

Location: 1276 Rombach Avenue, Wilmington, OH –

Contact: (937) 382-5300

Cost: $7 for adults and $5 for any show before 6:00 pm. Also on Tuesdays it’s only $4 for everyone.

Hours: Vary, call ahead or visit for show times

Description: Chakeres is a small cinema that shows new release movies at a good price.  They are located right next to Kroger and have ample parking.  Cinema 5 is perfect date night location for people on even the tightest budgets.

Website: http://www.chakerestheatres.com/wilmington.shtml

Murphy Theatre

Location: 50 W. Main St. Wilmington, OH 45177

Contact: (877) 274-3848

Hours: October thru May, Show times vary so call ahead of time.

Description: Formerly owned and built by Charles Webb Murphy, owner of the Chicago Cubs from 1906-1914, this theatre is a step back to a classic era of American entertainment.  Fully restored and boasting 750 seats, Murphy Theatre holds various live stage performances and classic movies throughout its season.

Website: http://murphytheatre.org/