One Crazy Summer

1986·Movie
1h 33min·PG
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic476.2Rotten Tomatoes45%63%

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One Crazy Summer fingerprint

Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

They're out of school, out on Nantucket, and out of their minds. With this crowd, anything can happen!

An aspiring teenage cartoonist and his friends come to the aid of a singer trying to save her family property from developers.
1980s Teen ComedyComing-of-AgeSlapstick HumorRomantic ComedyPop Culture ReferencesNostalgic VibesEccentric CharactersSummer Adventure

Crew

Directed by:
Savage Steve Holland, Matt Earl Beesley, Albert M. Shapiro
Written by:
Savage Steve Holland
Produced by:
Gil Friesen, Michael Jaffe, Marcia Ross
Composed by:
David Anderle, Elliot Tyson, Hal Sanders

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about One Crazy Summer

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Where can I stream One Crazy Summer legally?

The RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is One Crazy Summer worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is One Crazy Summer rated?

PGStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is One Crazy Summer?

1 h 33 min

One Crazy Summer runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on One Crazy Summer?

Critics46
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate One Crazy Summer higher (63) than critics (46). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was One Crazy Summer a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$13 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is One Crazy Summer in?

EnglishFrenchSpanish

It was made in English, with some French, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch One Crazy Summer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for One Crazy Summer in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does One Crazy Summer use?

Big-Lipped Alligator MomentNautical KnockoutDrive-In TheaterBeware the Nice OnesBlind People Wear SunglassesAnimated Credits OpeningTake That, Critics!Cool BoatIronic NicknameThe Precious, Precious Car...And That Little Girl Was MeCone of Shameand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for One Crazy Summer, including Big-Lipped Alligator Moment, Nautical Knockout, Drive-In Theater.

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