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Camp

Play trailer Poster for Camp PG-13 2003 1h 54m Musical Comedy LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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At Camp Ovation, kids of all ages spend their summer expressing themselves through dance, music and theater. Vlad (Daniel Letterle) is a singer-songwriter and first-time camper caught between talented but insecure Ellen (Joanna Chilcoat) and provocative Jill (Alana Allen). Besides romance, the campers grapple with complicated issues, including sexual identity, self-respect and parental pressure, as they grow closer together and prove their talents to the bitter camp director (Don Dixon).
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Campy comedy that squeaks by on its charms.

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Amy Taubin Film Comment Magazine 04/10/2018
Camp is all about the cathartic joy of performing. Fearlessly wearing its heart on its sleeve, it's the anti-Fame, and I think it has legs. Go to Full Review David Ansen Newsweek 03/13/2018
Camp may not be as slick as Fame, but it's twice as funny and loads more honest. Go to Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/22/2010
4/5
Funny movie about theater camp for teens. Go to Full Review Jae-Ha Kim Jae-Ha Kim 07/27/2023
3/4
At Camp Ovation, sports is a four-letter word. A gym teacher is as out of place there as a dance instructor at basketball camp. Based on his own experiences attending a summer musical workshop, "Camp" is screenwriter Todd Graff's directorial debut. Go to Full Review Jason Best Movie Talk 11/21/2020
If you'd rather have poison ivy rash than listen to the songs of Stephen Sondheim, you'd probably better give this a miss: the folk at Camp Ovation revere him as a god. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 03/26/2012
C+
Todd Graff, better known as writer, makes a decent (but no more)directing debut with this mildly amusing but unoriginal indie about a bunch of gays and heteros putting on a show. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alyster John E @RT16458292 10/19/2024 Probably impacted my life if I saw this when I was younger. See more 09/20/2021 I love this movie!!! A fictional story based on a real camp in upstate NY, The plot is simple, but interesting enough to hold interest. The entire cast is stellar, particularly a very young Anna Kendrick (Fritzi) and Robin De Jesus (Michael). Both make their cinematic debuts. The two leads, Daniel Lederle (Vlad), and Johanna Chilcoat (Ellen), have chemistry and are great as leads. The music elements are great, especially for anyone who grew up loving musical theater. There's even a great cameo for true Broadway-fanatics!!! This movie is a must-see. See more 12/27/2020 When I saw this in the theatre, I actually intended to see a different film but what a happy accident that was! As a theatre geek myself, this was right up my alley. It's a great representation of the angst, the awkwardness, the talent, and comradery theatre kids have. Some of the actors were green, but I honestly didn't care. I think they were all perfectly cast and all the light and dark they brought was palpable. I was rooting for them the whole time. See more steve d @RT35616104 06/29/2020 It's a mixed bag, but it becomes obvious why Anna Kendrick became a star. See more 02/01/2020 Wet Hot American Summer, musical theater camp style. See more 01/25/2020 Not much happened, but it was okay. See more Read all reviews
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Todd Graff

Director

Daniel Letterle

Vlad Baumann

Joanna Chilcoat

Ellen Lucas

Tiffany Taylor

Jenna Malloran

Sasha Allen

Dee

Alana Allen

Jill Simmons

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Camp

Camp (2003) Camp (2003) Daniel Letterle (Vlad) with Joanna Chilcoat (Ellen) in a scene from CAMP directed by Todd Graff. An IFC Films release. Robin De Jesus (Michael) and Joanna Chilcoat (Ellen) in a scene from CAMP directed by Todd Graff. An IFC Films release. Daniel Letterle (Vlad) and director Todd Graf on the set of CAMP. An IFC Films release. (L-R) Tracee Beazer, Alana Allen (Jill) and Dequina Moore in a scene from CAMP directed by Todd Graff. An IFC Films release. Daniel Letterle (Vlad) in a scene from CAMP directed by Todd Graff. An IFC Films release. Camp (2003) View more photos

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Synopsis At Camp Ovation, kids of all ages spend their summer expressing themselves through dance, music and theater. Vlad (Daniel Letterle) is a singer-songwriter and first-time camper caught between talented but insecure Ellen (Joanna Chilcoat) and provocative Jill (Alana Allen). Besides romance, the campers grapple with complicated issues, including sexual identity, self-respect and parental pressure, as they grow closer together and prove their talents to the bitter camp director (Don Dixon).
Director
Todd Graff
Producer
Katie Roumel, Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler, Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher, Jonathan Weisgal
Screenwriter
Todd Graff
Distributor
IFC Films
Rating
PG-13 (Teen Sexual Issues|Some Language|Mature Thematic Elements)
Genre
Musical, Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 25, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 12, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.6M
Runtime
1h 54m