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Wet Hot American Summer

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Set on the last day of camp, in the hot summer of 1981, "Wet Hot American Summer" follows a group of counselors who are each trying to complete their unfinished business before the day ends. The entire summer of pent-up sexual frustrations, unresolved post-traumatic stress, pending separations and of course, the talent show, all weigh heavily on the minds and groins of counselors and campers alike.
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Wet Hot American Summer

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Critics Consensus

Wet Hot American Summer's incredibly talented cast is too often outmatched by a deeply silly script that misses its targets at least as often as it skewers them.

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David Wain

Director

Janeane Garofalo

Beth

David Hyde Pierce

Henry Newman

Michael Showalter

Coop

Marguerite Moreau

Katie

Paul Rudd

Andy

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Gene Seymour Los Angeles Times 03/31/2019
But even with its tackiness arched at an ironic angle, "Wet Hot American Summer's" long-term fate is to become at best a last-minute accessory to a Blockbuster night of pizza and beverages. Go to Full Review Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader 03/31/2019
The title of this inventive absurdist comedy (2001) is meant to mislead-it's not a sex movie but a parody, and the loose feel is part of its genius. Go to Full Review Nathan Lee Village Voice 03/31/2019
Structured only by its time frame (the last day of camp) and total commitment to casualness, the movie feels tossed off in the most appealing way, Go to Full Review Chance Solem-Pfeifer Willamette Week 01/22/2025
Wet Hot has endured based on its particular humor—that of sketch-comedy cohort The State. This means, of course, that the best jokes go on far too long. See: Paul Rudd's endless temper tantrum at being asked not to leave his lunch on the cafeteria floor. Go to Full Review Michael Cuby them. 09/27/2022
Wet Hot American Summer only seems to get better with time. Part of this can be chalked up to its stellar cast... Go to Full Review Andrew Galdi Movie Bitches 08/12/2020
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Daniel C @RT85531442 Jun 12 Most critics at the time didn't get it, but it's hilarious. See more Luke R. @RT69573769 May 22 it’s fucking perfect. fuck you. See more S. S @RT95662087 Apr 15 Anyone who gives this movie a bad review has never lived through the '80s. It is an exaggeration of course it's theatrical, this is the funniest most heartfelt depiction of what '80s culture was like second to Stranger things. The 39% rotten tomatoes score offends me. The cast alone is filled with some of the funniest people to ever grace the screen. Amy Poehler and Molly Shannon. It's weird, quirky, funny and very endearing and slightly inappropriate. I love that it pulls no punches, it's not politically correct and if this movie doesn't at least make you smile then the problem is not the movie the problem is you. See more Bill D @RT65162550 Apr 9 It's so weird, silly, and over the top that I can't help but be charmed by it. It's a cult classic of the best sort. See more thiago S @Thiagostone Apr 6 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more rot n h @RT83306340 Dec 2 someone, somewhere, suggested i watch this... then i read a number of glowing reviews... then i watched the film. now i hate everyone in the world. why everyone? because i don't remember who recommended this atrocity, so... to be safe, i must now hate everyone. i guess if you've never seen airplane, naked gun or top secret... AND your heart's desire is to see a spoof of meatballs... and you love the cast [seriously, that's a pretty great lineup] you might find something worthy here... maybe. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Set on the last day of camp, in the hot summer of 1981, "Wet Hot American Summer" follows a group of counselors who are each trying to complete their unfinished business before the day ends. The entire summer of pent-up sexual frustrations, unresolved post-traumatic stress, pending separations and of course, the talent show, all weigh heavily on the minds and groins of counselors and campers alike.
Director
David Wain
Producer
Howard Bernstein
Screenwriter
Michael Showalter, David Wain
Distributor
USA Films
Production Co
Eureka Pictures, North Coast Group
Rating
R (Language|Drug Sequence|Strong Sexual Content)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 27, 2001, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Aug 14, 2026
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$292.1K
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)