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Wet and Wild Summer

1992Movie1 h 35 min

Comedy
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.2Rotten Tomatoes–50%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

A property developer wants to take over an Australian beach for a high rise resort. He sends his son to Australia to check out the situation, posing as an exchange lifeguard. He falls in love with a woman who owns the land his father needs for the development and finds himself sympathising with the locals.

Feels like

  • Lighthearted Romantic Comedy
  • Beach Setting
  • Feel-Good Story
  • Environmental Undercurrent
  • Fish-Out-of-Water Trope
  • Summer Vibes
  • Nostalgic 90s Film
  • Simple Entertainment
  • Wholesome Romance

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Maurice Murphy
Written by
Phillip Avalon
Produced by
Gene Kirkwood
Music by
Jan Hammer, John Capek

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 21, 1992 · 1 h 35 min · Comedy

Released
June 21, 1992
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United States
Available in
7 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Wet and Wild Summer?"

Questions about Wet and Wild Summer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Wet and Wild Summer worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 4.2).

Will Wet and Wild Summer make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Wet and Wild Summer?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.