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Almost Summer

1978Movie1 h 28 minPG

Comedy
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

Summary

In the last weeks of a Southern California high school year, Bobby DeVito recruits shy newcomer Darryl to run against his popular ex-girlfriend Christine for student body president, turning a simple election into a nasty campaign of revenge and dirty tricks.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Martin Davidson
Written by
Marc Reid Rubel, Sandra Berg, Martin Davidson
Produced by
Rob Cohen
Music by
Charles Lloyd, Ron Altbach

Everyone

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Facts

April 21, 1978 · 1 h 28 min · PG

Released
April 21, 1978
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Pubescent Braces, Romantic Wingman, Dark Reprise +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Almost Summer worth watching?"

Questions about Almost Summer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Almost Summer worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Almost Summer okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Almost Summer make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Almost Summer?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Almost Summer use?

Pubescent BracesRomantic WingmanDark RepriseClosing CreditsFan of UnderdogIn-Universe SoundtrackMythology GagThe Man Behind the ManFoe Romance SubtextSoundtrack DissonanceTitle DropBurlesqueand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Pubescent Braces, Romantic Wingman, and Dark Reprise.