Summer of '42 (1971)
81 %
Reviews Counted: 16 Fresh: 13 Rotten:3 Average Rating: 6.7/10
Runtime: 1 hr 44 mins
Synopsis: Gently nostalgic, Robert Mulligan's tender and insightful look at three teenage boys' approach to the mysteries of love and sex takes place on the coast of New England during World War II. While his two friends devote their time to investigating the process of getting laid, Hermie finds... [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Jennifer O'Neill, Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser, Oliver Conant, Christopher Norris
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06/24/06
"Summer Of '42" is an unforgettable meditation on sexual awakening and loss during WWII.
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05/24/03
It’s apparent in every scene that this is a highly personal film for screenwriter Raucher, and the nostalgia is so palpable that it nearly slides off the screen.
03/20/02
A discerning and appreciative translation of one boy's trip along a trajectory of psychological and sexual change.
02/07/02
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loved it as a teen, hasn't held up
by: rakastaa 5/21/04
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