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Griffin in Summer

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Griffin Nafly (Everett Blunck) is the most ambitious playwright of his generation. He's also fourteen years old and living with his parents in a humdrum suburb while dreaming of moving to New York City. When his mom (Melanie Lynskey) hires a handsome 25-year-old handyman (Owen Teague), Griffin's life and his new play take an inspired turn.
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Zachary Barnes Wall Street Journal It sees its premise stretched thin and undermined by an amateurish construction. But the commitment of the cast and a handful of good comic ideas keep the proceedings watchable and amusing. Aug 28, 2025 Full Review Chris Azzopardi New York Times The writer-director Nicholas Colia infuses his feature debut with sensitivity and the sweet awkwardness of youth. Aug 28, 2025 Full Review Lovia Gyarkye The Hollywood Reporter Blunck is an arresting presence. He balances Griffin's intensity and know-it-all attitude with unexpected moments of typical adolescent insecurity. Jun 10, 2024 Full Review Laura Clifford Reeling Reviews Colia's screenplay intricately weaves the impact of outside events on various relationships to propel this unique coming-of-age comedy, 'Regrets of Autumn' a comedic mini-masterpiece of adult drama seen through the eyes of a child. Rated: B+ Sep 6, 2025 Full Review Monique Jones Common Sense Media This coming-of-age comedy hilariously showcases the awkwardness of teenage first love. Rated: 5/5 Sep 5, 2025 Full Review Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com Colia handles these swings of intensity reasonably well. He also has a charming lead in Everett Blunck, who does an amazing job with a tricky character. Rated: B+ Aug 30, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Paula L Very sweet coming of age movie covering a wide range of emotions. Great cast and great directing Dont miss it Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review Ken Urban A funny and very moving film about how making art as a teenager helps you find your queerness and process your trauma at home. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/06/25 Full Review James D Terrific film with a perfect cast. Written and directed (Nicholas Colia) with so much insight regarding the passion of writing and first love. The actors are all right on with their characterizations of the roles that they play. The Young leading man (Everett Blunck) is especially excellent. This is billed as a comedy, however, it has some very touching scenes that go straight to the heart. Bravo/a to all. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review Jordan R Had the chance to see this in the theatre with a full audience and right away the first laugh landed with the entire crowd. A movie with a ton of heart and so much great comedy but also an undertone of the stakes of being young and impassioned but naive. Lovely film with an incredible lead performance from Everett Blunck who will be a big star I predict. Great indie film! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/05/25 Full Review T S this was so cute, hilarious, and charming. wish i coud've watched it in the movies, but was able to get it on apple tv. everyone go watch this!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Stephen C Funny in 1 hour and 33 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Griffin Nafly (Everett Blunck) is the most ambitious playwright of his generation. He's also fourteen years old and living with his parents in a humdrum suburb while dreaming of moving to New York City. When his mom (Melanie Lynskey) hires a handsome 25-year-old handyman (Owen Teague), Griffin's life and his new play take an inspired turn.
Director
Nicholas Colia
Producer
Juliet Berman, Bobby Hoppey, Camila Mendes, Rachel Matthews, Matt Miller
Screenwriter
Nicholas Colia, Nicholas Colia
Distributor
Vertical
Production Co
Spiral Stairs Entertainment
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 29, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2025
Runtime
1h 33m
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