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      38% Tomatometer 76 Reviews 75% Audience Score 25,000+ Ratings 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. Read More Read Less Now in Theaters Now Playing Buy Tickets

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      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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      Gene Seymour Los Angeles Times 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. Mar 31, 2019 Full Review Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader 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. Mar 31, 2019 Full Review Nathan Lee Village Voice 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, Mar 31, 2019 Full Review Michael Cuby them. Wet Hot American Summer only seems to get better with time. Part of this can be chalked up to its stellar cast... Sep 27, 2022 Full Review Andrew Galdi Movie Bitches The cast is unbeatable Rated: 10 Aug 12, 2020 Full Review Avaryl Halley Movie Bitches It's one of my favorite comedies of all time Rated: 10 Aug 12, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Sean G The definition of camp: so absurd that's it's good. Subverts your expectations and makes no sense. And that's the beauty of it. Don't watch with your kids or your parents though. Might be awkward. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/24 Full Review Nol P NON funny, the story takes forever to just go somewhere. The up and comers like Bradley Cooper and Paul Rudd are way under utilized and placed in weird roles. Save the time and just avoid! 2 of 10 stars at best. If you liked this, you like everything then pretty much! I do not have the time to waste like this again. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/07/24 Full Review Parker H I honestly don't understand the low rating on this movie, it may just be well suited to my sense of humour but I can genuinely say this is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. There were so many little jokes and random bits that kept me laughing out loud the entire time. It may not be the most well-made movie but it sure is hilarious. take it from an 18 year old guy when I say this movie is amazing! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/24 Full Review Neon S One of my all time favorites. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/27/23 Full Review Paul B The funniest film ever made. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/10/23 Full Review Niko K Very well made movie which looks like mother of all American pie kind of comedies but this movie actually came after it. Full of famosh actors in their young years which makes it pleasure and easy to watch, and full of good jokes and stereotypes. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      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
      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)
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