Best Summer Ever

2020·Movie
1h 12min

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Big heart.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Heartwarming and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Growing up, show business, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A high school football player is shocked to discover that the new girl in school is the same girl he fell in love with at a summer dance camp.
Feel-Good MusicalTeen RomanceInspirational StoryDance CampHeartwarmingPop Culture ReferencesFamily-FriendlyComing-of-AgePositive Message

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Where can I stream Best Summer Ever legally?

Best Summer Ever is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, 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 Best Summer Ever worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Best Summer Ever?

1 h 12 min

Best Summer Ever runs 1 h 12 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Best Summer Ever?

Critics79
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate Best Summer Ever higher (79) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Best Summer Ever in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Best Summer Ever?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Best Summer Ever in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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