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Summer of 69

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Emma B This is really good!!! Definitely recommend to everyone. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/24/25 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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