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Summer of 69

A raunchy, sweet-spot teen sex comedy with enough charm and self-awareness to work for fans of messy coming-of-age stories, but the humor is broad and the premise is built for a very specific taste. It plays more like a loud, affectionate hangout movie than a sharp comedy classic.

19% (29,371)

Summer of 69

Where to watch: Hulu

Movie · Comedy · Drama · R

2025 · 1h 42m · ★ 19% (29.4K)

To get the guy, she'll need the right teacher.

Director: Jillian Bell

Starring: Chloe Fineman, Sam Morelos, Matt Cornett

Overview

In an effort to land the guy she's been pining after since grade school, Abby hires a local stripper named Santa Monica to teach her everything she needs to know about confidence and sex.

Director

Jillian Bell

Production

American High, Dichotomy Films, Champagne Video

Cast

Chloe Fineman, Sam Morelos, Matt Cornett, Nicole Byer, Liza Koshy, Natalie Morales, Paula Pell, Charlie Day, Alex Moffat, Fernando Carsa, Scott Connors, Emy Coligado, Ava DeMary, Ellie Santos, Mason Gozzi, Luciana VanDette, Alina Santos, James Kelly, Andy Schneeflock, Terrence Shingler

Where to watch

Hulu

Curator Review

Verdict

A raunchy, sweet-spot teen sex comedy with enough charm and self-awareness to work for fans of messy coming-of-age stories, but the humor is broad and the premise is built for a very specific taste. It plays more like a loud, affectionate hangout movie than a sharp comedy classic.

Best for

  • Viewers who like horny-but-softhearted coming-of-age comedies
  • Fans of awkward confidence-boosting makeover stories
  • People looking for a lighter, more female-centered raunchy comedy
  • Audiences who enjoy Gen Z tone, meme-y humor, and sex-positive chaos

Skip if

  • You want subtle writing or realistic romance
  • You dislike explicit sexual humor or stripper-adjacent setups
  • You prefer tightly plotted comedies over vibe-driven ones
  • You are looking for a more mature or emotionally complex drama

Overview

Summer of 69 aims for the sweet spot between gross-out comedy and earnest self-discovery, and when it leans into that balance, it works. The setup is familiar but effective: a shy, lovestruck teen gets a crash course in confidence from an unlikely mentor, and the movie uses that premise to build a breezy, sex-positive coming-of-age story with a lot of personality.

Worth noting

The film’s biggest asset is its tone. It wants to be silly, shameless, and kind at the same time, and that combination gives it an easy watchability even when the jokes are hit-or-miss. The cast seems well matched to the material, and the movie clearly understands the appeal of awkward desire, friendship, and the fantasy of becoming someone bolder than you feel.

Bottom line

Still, this is not a comedy for everyone. The humor is very broad, the premise is intentionally ridiculous, and some viewers will find the whole thing too horny or too cartoonish to land. If you like your teen comedies messy, affectionate, and a little unhinged, it’s worth a look; if you need sharper wit or more realism, it may feel disposable.

Top Letterboxd reviews

Sergio Muñoz Esquer (3.5★) · 1407 likes

I also touched my eye lid during *that* scene

coolguytim (2.5★) · 1125 likes

horny ass disney channel movie

tina 🌈 · 751 likes

all teenage girls should have an emotional support stripper i think

Pritha Mukherji (4★) · 619 likes

I'll tell my kids this was my Anora!!!

joe (4★) · 562 likes

raunchy comedies are so back. the evil dead poster on abbys wall she’s so real.

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Themes

coming of age, sexual awakening, self-confidence, teen romance, female friendship, sex positivity, awkward desire, mentor-student dynamic

Topics

coming-of-age, sex comedy, teen romance, raunchy humor, self-confidence, female-led, sex-positive, awkwardness, Gen Z, lighthearted

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