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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

David Wain

Producer:

Howard Bernstein

Writer:

Michael Showalter

Runtime:

1hr 37m

Synopsis

Set on the last day of camp, in the hot summer of 1981, a group of counselors try to complete their unfinished business before the day ends.

Cast

  • Janeane Garofalo
  • David Hyde Pierce
  • Michael Showalter
  • Marguerite Moreau
  • Paul Rudd
  • Zak Orth
  • Christopher Meloni
  • A.D. Miles
  • Molly Shannon
  • Gideon Jacobs

Letterboxd User Reviews

3.6
203.7K
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3.6
  • May 25, 2018

    Paul Rudd kills at least 2 kids in this movie and that’s why I love cinema.

    1.5K Likes
    Jacob Cunningham
    Jacob Cunningham
    Aug 12, 2018

    "Hey! McKinley and Ben! This is for you. ... It's a chaise lounge. We didn't know if maybe you guys already had one. We have the receipt if you do." GAY RIGHTSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

    1.4K Likes
    Chris 🍉
    Chris 🍉
    Aug 11, 2015

    Just keep taking things day bidet.

    1.3K Likes
    Matt Singer
    Matt Singer
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    Aug 21, 2017

    i don't care that you're bow-legged, and i don't care that you're bilingual,

    1.1K Likes
    lily 🪼
    lily 🪼
    Aug 1, 2015

    "you taste like a burger. i don't like you anymore."

    1.1K Likes
    Lucy
    Lucy
    Mar 24, 2020

    criterion collection when

    980 Likes
    ˗ˏˋ suspirliam ˊˎ˗
    ˗ˏˋ suspirliam ˊˎ˗
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    Feb 5, 2012

    I've grown up a lot since before dinner when we last talked.

    952 Likes
    Britt Hayes
    Britt Hayes
    Jul 10, 2018

    paul rudd letting two kids sink to death, and later throwing in the middle of nowhere the kids that saw what he did, is cinema at it's finest

    687 Likes
    giovana :)
    giovana :)

    this has at least half a dozen of the all time funniest performances of any movie of all time

    634 Likes
    fran hoepfner
    fran hoepfner
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Queue Community Reviews

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Top Reviews
  • Izaak Whisler
    Izaak Whisler loved
    Wet Hot American Summer

    This has to be one of if not my absolute favorite comedy movie of all time. It combines slapstick, wordplay, and meta textual humor all together resulting in a concoction of a comedic masterpiece that does not waste a single second.

    🔥 1 2Y
    saucyjuju
    saucyjuju liked
    Wet Hot American Summer

    Paul Rudd😍

    🔥 1 2Y
    Jikitiz
    Jikitiz liked
    Wet Hot American Summer

    It's fine

    🔥 1 9D
  • Aidan White
    Aidan White loved
    Wet Hot American Summer

    9.1/10 this may have been the most fun movie to film of all time - literally just a bunch of comedians messing around on set for an hour and a half - so many cliches and no regard for plot continuity at all but it’s so damn funny - one of my favorite trashy comedies for sure

    10M
    MovieDaddy
    MovieDaddy loved
    Wet Hot American Summer

    Over the top absurdity and an A through D list cast makes this one of those annual must-watch summer flicks. The laughs are a mile a minute and the characters are real life cartoons characters. Almost too funny.

    3Y
    Michael
    Michael liked
    Wet Hot American Summer

    This film nails its absurdist parody of stupid 80's camping movies with with great comedy that just gets better as the film progresses. 7.5/10

    3Y
  • ThaDrizzle
    ThaDrizzle loved
    Wet Hot American Summer

    Absolutely amazing summer movie. The town scene is great and every character plays the part so well.

    10M
    Mickerdoo
    Mickerdoo loved
    Wet Hot American Summer

    A superb blend of dumb, sexy and nostalgic. Rockstar cast with someone for anyone to identify with.

    2Y
    maximus
    maximus is "meh" on
    Wet Hot American Summer

    I wouldn’t say it gets better as it goes on, but it’s just stupid enough to be timeless comedy

    11M
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Metacritic

42
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Based on 24 Critics
6.6

USER SCORE (88)

Generally favorable reviews based on 88 Reviews
60

A mess, bouncing nonsensically from one style of farce to another, leaving large vacuums and dead spots #151; which may themselves, of course, be deliberate.

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Metacritic review by Michael Atkinson
Michael Atkinson
Mr. Showbiz
90

This shamefully underpromoted, gloriously silly romp made me laugh harder than any other movie this summer. Make that this year.

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Metacritic review by David Ansen
David Ansen
Newsweek
60

Like, you know, genius. But, like, you know, why?

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Metacritic review by Manohla Dargis
Manohla Dargis
L.A. Weekly
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wet Hot American Summer family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Wet Hot American Summer?
The movie is 1hr 37min long.
What's Wet Hot American Summer about?
Set on the last day of camp, in the hot summer of 1981, a group of counselors try to complete their unfinished business before the day ends.
Who's the cast of Wet Hot American Summer?
  • Janeane Garofalo as Beth
  • David Hyde Pierce as Henry
  • Michael Showalter as Coop
  • Marguerite Moreau as Katie
  • Paul Rudd as Andy
  • Zak Orth as J.J.
  • Christopher Meloni as Gene
  • A.D. Miles as Gary
  • Molly Shannon as Gail
  • Gideon Jacobs as Aaron
Who's the director behind Wet Hot American Summer?
David Wain directed Wet Hot American Summer.
Who produced Wet Hot American Summer?
Howard Bernstein produced Wet Hot American Summer.