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Cast

Janeane Garofalo
as Beth

David Hyde Pierce
as Henry

Michael Showalter
as Coop/Alan Shemper

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

Ken Marino
as Victor

Joe Lo Truglio
as Neil

Michael Ian Black
as McKinley

Liam Norton
as Arty

Amy Poehler
as Susie

Bradley Cooper
as Ben

Marisa Ryan
as Abby

Howard Bernstein

Elizabeth Banks
as Lindsay

Gabriel Millman
as Caped Boy

Kevin Sussman
as Steve

Kevin Thomas Conroy
as Medieval Kid

Christopher Cuzumano
as Medieval Kid

Madeline Blue
as Cure Girl

Cassidy Ladden
as Mallrat Girl

Nina Hellman
as Nancy

Peter Salett
as Guitar Dude

Judah Friedlander
as Ron

Jacob Shoesmith Fox
as Moose

Whitney Vance
as Valerie

Benjamin Coppola
as Bobby

H. Jon Benjamin
as Can of Vegetables

Jake Fogelnest
as Silas

Ian Helfer
as Bear Claw Coach

Jordan Maclean
as Alexa

Avi Setton
as Standup Comic

Kyle Gallner
as Bobby's Buddy

Kathleen Pandolfo
as Godspell Girl

Zachary Montgomery-Wicks
as Gail's Boy Camper

Danny Hopkins
as Raft Camper No. 1

Christopher Connors
as Raft Camper No. 2

Matt Carmeci
as Bunk Boy

Stephen O'Brien
as Juke Box Kid No. 1

Timothy Gasiewski
as Juke Box Kid No. 2

Angel Berlane
as Friends, Friends Girl No. 1

Christi Berlane
as Friends, Friends Girl No. 2

Bob Walz
as Drug Dealer

Joseph Kariuki
as Kenyan Runner

Donna Mitchell
as Gene's Wife

Joe Bryan
as Counselor

Christine Loebsack
as Counselor

Sandra Kennedy
as Counselor

Keith Oney
as Counselor

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Audience Reviews for Wet Hot American Summer

• Aug 27, 2015

  Before indulging in the star-studded prequel series now available on Netflix, revisit the offbeat laugh-riot that started it all. Written by Michael Showalter from MTV's sketch comedy series The State, this '80s-set comedy cast such (then) relatively unknown actors as Paul Rudd, Bradley Cooper, Amy Poehler, Elizabeth Banks and Christopher Meloni. In fact, when the cameras started rolling, the film's biggest stars included Janeane Garofalo (Reality Bites) and David Hyde Pierce (NBC's Frasier). The end result of this talented bunch banding together starts out parodying camp comedies such as 1979's Meatballs and 1993's Indian Summer, while skewering teen sex dramas such as 1982's The Last American Virgin before going off in an absurd and downright hilariously bonkers direction all of its own. In this R-rated comedy set on the last day of camp in the hot summer of 1981, a group of counselors (Garofalo, et al) try to complete their unfinished business before the day ends. Off-putting at first because you don't expect it, the movie's sense of humor proves to be a slow reveal. The craziness kicks in more and more as the story progresses. Indeed, when this comedy begins, Wet Hot American Summer feels little more than a harmless send-up. Once the training wheels come off, however, it's a runaway train of left field sight gags and bizarre character arcs that take the audience in an uproariously daffy wild ride. Give yourself over to it and you'll be laughing at some of the jokes a week later - that's a promise. Thankfully, the flick slowly amassed such a groundswell of fan adulation through home video and downloads that it became a cult classic. Now is the time to belly laugh and see why. Bottom line: American Standard
  Jeff B Super Reviewer
• Aug 11, 2015

  "Wet Hot American Summer" follows a group of camp friends as they live life to the fullest on their last day of camp. That is literally the only plot to this film, notwithstanding a few character arcs along the way. It really just boils down to the comedy and whether or not you buy into it. For as dumb as this film is, I had a blast watching it. Almost all of the jokes worked for me, even the ones that made no sense, because I felt like that was their plan all along. This cult classic has been really making the rounds ever since it's initial release, and I must say, I completely see why. This film is certainly not for everyone, especially those who watch comedies for something profoundly clever in the writing. This film is exactly what it is. The cast was hired all just before the peak of their career, so it's nice to see them interacting with each other before they became rich and famous. In the end, "Wet Hot American Summer" is the type of film to just sit back, relax and enjoy with friends. I had a blast, and even though the movie really isn't all that great overall, I have no regrets recommending it.
  

  KJ P Super Reviewer
• Aug 10, 2015

  Stupid, silly, ridiculous, and a lotta good fun. I watched it on a Saturday morning lounging on the couch, which feels like the right way to view something like this. It's endlessly ridiculous but I enjoy David Wain's constant pokes at conventions within movies (I was also quite a fan of They Came Together). The cast and soundtrack here are juggernauts, securing a nostalgic veneer to keep everything likeable, even if a lot of the goofiness falls flat. Paul Rudd cleaning up the cafeteria floor is gold, as is the group trip to town montage.
  Neum D Super Reviewer
• Aug 01, 2015

  Wet Hot American Summer is certainly worthy of its cult classic status, as its a hilarious film that is ridiculously stupid. I mean I have watched a few stupid movies in my time, but this one was insane. The cast is filled with so many A-list actors (who were nobodies at the time) and its cool seeing their roots. Paul Rudd stood out to me personally, but that could just be him being one of my favorite actors. It reaches perhaps a too high level of stupidity for me at times, but thats the charm and I respect that they didn't back off. I really enjoyed this film, and I am glad I got around to watching it.
  Bradley W Super Reviewer

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