Fire Island

Play trailer

2:21

Fire Island

R

2022

1h 45m

Romance

Comedy

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

94%

Tomatometer

113 Reviews

67%

Popcornmeter

500+ Ratings

Set in the iconic Pines, Andrew Ahn's "Fire Island" is an unapologetic, modern-day rom-com showcasing a diverse, multicultural examination of queerness and romance. Inspired by the timeless pursuits from Jane Austen's classic "Pride and Prejudice," the story centers on two best friends (Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang) who set out to have a legendary summer adventure with the help of cheap rosé and their cadre of eclectic friends.

Watch on Disney+

Stream Now

Critics Consensus

Brought to life by a tremendously talented cast, the breezily entertaining Fire Island proves there are still fresh ways to update Austen.

Read Critics Reviews

Andrea Thompson

Chicago Reader

Much like the source material, there’s a whole lot of seriousness in this seemingly fluffy love story, with discussions of racism, classism, and body dysmorphia swirling around the romantic tension Austen is still revered for centuries later..

Jun 20, 2023

Full Review

Edward Porter

The Times (UK)

The characters deserve more autonomy: they're a likeable bunch and the film's best asset.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 24, 2022

Full Review

Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

Kim Booster is the star of the show, and a genuine find. He trained in advertising and comedy in Chicago, became a stand-up comedian and moved to New York. His script is nuanced, funny, right up-to-the-minute with its fads and jargon, and very pointed.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 16, 2022

Full Review

Sammie Purcell

Rough Draft Atlanta

“Fire Island” has a tender, silly, open-heartedness to it, that somehow manages to deconstruct the genre while still leaning into the tropes we know and love with unbridled glee.

Jul 28, 2025

Full Review

Matthew Creith

Matinee With Matt

With hijinks and true-to-life depictions of sex, drugs, and conflicting personalities amongst the specifically gay male community, Fire Island is a treat full of humor and romance.

Jul 25, 2023

Full Review

Adam Manno

The Daily Beast

Fire Island still triumphs as a playful and sometimes heartwarming movie, even if it doesn’t quite climb out of the sandpit it dug for itself...

Sep 13, 2022

Full Review

Read all reviews

Noel L

What a sweet non traditional rom com. It was very funny and romantic

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/04/25

Full Review

Deborah G

A charming, gentle romcom

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/08/25

Full Review

Stephen C

Funny in 1.75 hours!!!!!!!! Rated R for Strong Nudity, Language Throughout, Drug Use and Strong Sexual Content!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/19/25

Full Review

Alora B

if you are a big fan of comedy, drama, and romance BL's. trust me you'll love this movie.🥰

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/07/25

Full Review

Lance H

Honestly, I was only half way engaged the whole time and by the end of the movie I felt like I had wasted my time watching it. There wasn’t much action/horror and just had me watching to understand what’s happening. I want to say there was probably only 10-20 minutes where the movie had me really paying attention and at the edge of my seat. Would not recommend as a good horror film imo.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

Full Review

J M

There aren't a lot of huge laughs here - in fact, I'm not sure if I laughed out loud once. But what it does have is a lot of wit, a lot of charm and a sense of family. And it's gotta be the most unique adaptation of Jane Austen ever made! It also has a star-is-born performance by Booster whose charisma practically jumps off the screen. Considering he also wrote the script, this is a guy to watch. I appreciate that the film digs a bit deeper than you might originally expect, touching on subjects such as body positivity, parental acceptance and self-esteem. I found myself surprisingly moved on a couple occasions. The movie relies far too much on narration, which is a personal pet peeve. And supporting performances by Matt Rogers and Tomas Matos, likable as they are, feel very one-note and tend to detract from the humor rather than add do it. The script has some wonderful cultural references, and a game of Heads Up! is particularly funny. This is more smiles and chuckles and feel-good moments than boisterous guffaws and side-splitting laughter, but when the screenplay and characters are this strong and appealing, that's just fine with me.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/03/24

Full Review

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

Andrew Ahn

Director

Joel Kim Booster

Noah

Bowen Yang

Howie

Margaret Cho

Erin

Conrad Ricamora

Will

James Scully

Charlie

Palm Springs

94%

89%

Palm Springs

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Palm Springs

I Want You Back

87%

71%

I Want You Back

Watchlist

TRAILER

for I Want You Back

The Big Sick

98%

88%

The Big Sick

Watchlist

TRAILER

for The Big Sick

No Hard Feelings

71%

86%

No Hard Feelings

Watchlist

TRAILER

for No Hard Feelings

The 4:30 Movie

70%

86%

The 4:30 Movie

Watchlist

TRAILER

for The 4:30 Movie

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

Awards Leaderboard: Top Movies of 2022

10 LGBTQIA+ Women Who Became Trailblazers in Entertainment

Everything Everywhere All at Once and TÁR Lead Independent Spirit Awards

Fire Island: Trailer 1

2:21

View more videos

View more photos

Synopsis

Set in the iconic Pines, Andrew Ahn's "Fire Island" is an unapologetic, modern-day rom-com showcasing a diverse, multicultural examination of queerness and romance. Inspired by the timeless pursuits from Jane Austen's classic "Pride and Prejudice," the story centers on two best friends (Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang) who set out to have a legendary summer adventure with the help of cheap rosé and their cadre of eclectic friends.

Director: Andrew Ahn
Producer: Tony Hernandez, John Hodges, Brooke Posch
Screenwriter: Joel Kim Booster
Production Co: Jax Media, Searchlight Pictures
Rating: R (Strong Nudity|Language Throughout|Drug Use|Strong Sexual Content)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 3, 2022
Runtime: 1h 45m

Most Popular at Home Now