1195 Eddie Dowling Highway Route 146 South
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 769-7601
The original Rustic Drive-In was built in 1951 during the “golden age of the automobile”, and became the hot spot for weekend fun! After hitting hard times during the 60s and 70s, Beverly and Clem Desmarais bought the Rustic Drive-In in 1986 and evolved it to a seasonal, family-oriented theater. They installed two additional screens, allowing for an increased capacity of people and a wider variety of movie selections. Their daughter Beth took over the family business, after their passing in 2001, and introduced the bargain of double features to draw in customers.
After twenty-two years of reviving the drive-in experience, the Desmarais family sold the Rustic Drive-In to the Boston Culinary Group. This privately owned food service company not only provided delicious movie snacks, but also fully managed and operated all aspects of the theaters. The Rustic is the last running Drive-In in the state of Rhode Island. The theater opens between the months of late April and late October, showing three double features options!
Grab your popcorn and enjoy a cinematic experience from the comfort of your car!
