Summer of 69
Hulu | Release Date (Streaming): May 9, 2025 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
64
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
Positive:
7
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
88
TheWrapWilliam BibbianiMay 10, 2025
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. Read full review
80
ColliderNate RichardMar 27, 2025
Summer of 69 is one of the best movies that American High has put out and is the first teen movie in a while that successfully harkens back to the high school-set movies of yesteryear. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterLovia GyarkyeMay 16, 2025
Bell (Kinda Pregnant, Brittany Runs a Marathon), who co-wrote the film with Jules Byrne and Liz Nico, has constructed a familiar film that checks the boxes of classic teen comedies. Summer of 69 presents a charming protagonist, her reluctant co-conspirator and a gallery of characters who support their antics and propel the drama. Read full review
70
The New York TimesNatalia WinkelmanMay 8, 2025
Fortunately, Summer of 69 is a two-hander, and Fineman brings comic chops and genuine feeling to playing the tutor with a heart of gold. Read full review
70
VarietyPeter DebrugeApr 23, 2025
It’s a big step backward from the likes of “Anora” in terms of respecting sex workers, but at least it scores as many laughs. Read full review
68
Paste MagazineJesse HassengerMay 6, 2025
If the movie’s adult characters are conveniences, its evocation of teenage yearning-slash-horniness (and the ways those can get mixed up) feels pretty real, even in the more outlandish moments. Read full review
63
RogerEbert.comJourdain SearlesMay 9, 2025
It it will be refreshing when filmmakers stop going back to the well and begin to make newer observations about young women, making these stories feel more unique. In the meantime, “Summer of 69” is a fun, chill time. Read full review
60
The GuardianBenjamin LeeMay 8, 2025
Actor turned writer-director Jillian Bell’s naked, and sometimes literally naked, attempt to craft a new rewatchable comfort food favourite with notes of both sweet and salt is charming when it works but distractingly effortful when it doesn’t. Read full review
42
The A.V. ClubNatalia KeoganMay 8, 2025
Summer Of 69 doesn’t flesh out its characters, themes, or jokes with enough finesse to even rank within the storied teen sex comedy canon. Read full review
40
Screen RantMary KasselMay 8, 2025
The best we can hope for is that Summer of 69 will open the door for more contemporary conversations in coming-of-age movies that aren't afraid to have more fun. Read full review
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