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

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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

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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

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Nadine Whitney

This is Film

Expect to laugh and expect to perhaps shed a little tear now and then as you follow Griffin through his summer of downs and ups. Griffin in Summer is the kind of indie comedy that should be seen and experienced with an open heart—it’s simply excellent.

Rated: 4.5/5

Sep 15, 2025

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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

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Monique Jones

Common Sense Media

This coming-of-age comedy hilariously showcases the awkwardness of teenage first love.

Rated: 5/5

Sep 5, 2025

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David Melville

Touching and uncynical. Wonderful performances, great direction. The restrained camera work and editing let the performances shine through. Incredibly refreshing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/13/25

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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

09/09/25

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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