One Crazy Summer

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One Crazy Summer

PG

1986

1h 33m

Comedy

Romance

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After graduating from high school, art school hopeful Hoops McCann (John Cusack) struggles to complete his application to the Rhode Island School of Design. Resigning himself to a summer of boredom, McCann agrees to go along with his best friend, George Calamari (Joel Murray), on a family trip to Nantucket, Mass. But, after McCann and Calamari meet rocker-in-distress Cassandra (Demi Moore), it suddenly looks like it's going to be "one crazy summer."

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Pat Graham

Chicago Reader

[A] bright, occasionally imbecilic teen comedy.

Jul 25, 2007

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Nina Darnton

New York Times

John Cusack and Demi Moore are such charming personalities that they are appealing even in so silly a setting. There is a good chemistry between them. It would be interesting to see them make a film together, instead of being stock figures.

Rated: 2/5

May 21, 2003

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Fresh off 1985's Better Off Dead, writer-director Savage Steve Holland and star John Cusack reunited for One Crazy Summer, which is basically more of the same minus that great "Two dollars!" running gag.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 21, 2021

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David Elliott

Copley News Service

One Crazy Summer is mostly another "wacky" frolic for the late-summer teen market.

Aug 17, 2021

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Ryan Murphy

Miami Herald

One Crazy Summer is all about this band of misfits who go to this real pretty island for the summer and meet up with this real pretty girl and then get into these real pretty dangerous situations. What shocking originality.

Rated: 1/4

Aug 17, 2021

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Tony Mastroianni

Akron Beacon Journal

One Crazy Summer has its moments and an appealing cast of talented performers. Perhaps some other time in some other movie...

Rated: 2/4

Aug 16, 2021

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thiago s

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/13/25

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Melissa L

A great '80s movie!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/09/25

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Carly C

Completely ridiculous and I absolutely love it! It's been one of my favs since I was a kid. I'm watching it as I write this. It seemed to fly under the radar, so when I meet a fellow fan, I feel like it's a bonding moment. It's a quintessential 80's movie. Great cast, great soundtrack.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/15/25

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claire c

This is one of my favorite John Cusak movies. It's totally unique and of the wall. love the crazy murderous cartoon bunnies he draws. It's been years since I've seen it but I don't understand the poor reviews. Maybe it's not high brow enough or too morbid. I liked the edgyness of it and have always considered it a cult classic. Maybe you love it or you hate it. I loved it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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AL _

I'm 39 years old and have been revisiting watching this film each summer for about 15 years and ill continue to. A true comedy 80s style with a wonderful A+ cast of comedy tandems together for a truly (One Crazy Summer)!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/26/23

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Michael M

fun 80's movie that requires little thought to watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/09/23

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Synopsis

After graduating from high school, art school hopeful Hoops McCann (John Cusack) struggles to complete his application to the Rhode Island School of Design. Resigning himself to a summer of boredom, McCann agrees to go along with his best friend, George Calamari (Joel Murray), on a family trip to Nantucket, Mass. But, after McCann and Calamari meet rocker-in-distress Cassandra (Demi Moore), it suddenly looks like it's going to be "one crazy summer."

Director: Savage Steve Holland
Producer: Michael Jaffe
Screenwriter: Savage Steve Holland
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: A&M Films
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 8, 1986, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $13.4M
Runtime: 1h 33m

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