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Summer of 69

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Summer of 69

2025

1h 40m

Comedy

Drama

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An awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance and adulthood.

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Jillian Bell's raunchy, sex-positive debut captures the essence of '90s teen comedies while imparting a deeper sense of heart and distinguishable personality for the Summer of 69.

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Kimber Myers

Crooked Marquee

Its charms aren’t just in its wonderfully loose approach to raunchy comedy and a brief flash of a boob; they lie in the longer reveal of its tender heart.

Rated: B

May 19, 2025

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William Bibbiani

TheWrap

The only annoying thing about 'Summer of 69' is that this is the exact kind of laugh out loud, emotionally satisfying, share-it-with-a-friend comedy that would probably find a sizable audience in theaters — and instead it’s a Hulu exclusive.

May 10, 2025

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Lovia Gyarkye

The Hollywood Reporter

Summer of 69 never gets into truly brash or raunchy territory (it’s more Booksmart than Bottoms), but it showcases the kind of sweet, unlikely friendships that make teen comedies memorable.

May 10, 2025

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

There's a genuine sweetness beneath the broad innuendo, yet the characters aren’t well defined beyond their quirks, which compromises the intended emotional impact.

May 30, 2025

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Peter Gray

The AU Review

A particularly sweet, coming-of-age comedy that injects more than enough heart into proceedings to offset its teen-sex-comedy mentality.

Rated: 4/5

May 22, 2025

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Mary Kassel

Screen Rant

More about friendship than romance, Summer of 69 revels in its sweet premise, but is too disjointed to make me care about its characters.

Rated: 4/10

May 20, 2025

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Azia C

'Summer of 69' is a sweet and nostalgic adventure. Sam Morelos shines as "Abby," a protagonist you'll be rooting for from the very first scene.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/29/25

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Rotten P

Summer of 69 surprises with its blend of raunchy humor and genuine heart. What starts as a wild teen comedy evolves into a sweet, character-driven story about unlikely friendship and self-discovery. Smartly cast and confidently directed, it hits enough high notes to stand out in a crowded genre, even if not every moment lands. Bold, funny, and surprisingly touching.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/26/25

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Bec B

I was initially drawn to this because I am a huge Charlie Day fan and absolutely love everything he is in and Jillian Bell as the director was sure to be success. It did not disappoint and actually exceeded all expectations which were high to begin with. Congrats to everyone on this success!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/24/25

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Emma B

This is really good!!! Definitely recommend to everyone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/24/25

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Andrei D

It's slightly dumb and the conflict feels forced but it's a nice teenage comedy

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/22/25

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George R

Not as funny (or cute) as I thought it would be from the previews. I generally like 'coming-of-age' comedies but this felt a little forced and flat.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/21/25

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Synopsis

An awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance and adulthood.

Director: Jillian Bell
Producer: Jillian Bell, Jeremy Garelick, Will Phelps, Molle DeBartolo, Matt Skiena, Adam Goodman, Lucas Carter, Breanna Bell
Screenwriter: Jillian Bell, Liz Nico, Jules Byrne
Distributor: Hulu
Production Co: American High
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 9, 2025
Runtime: 1h 40m

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