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Red Hook Summer

2012·Movie
2h 5min·R
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

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This August Spike Takes You Back To Brooklyn

When his mom deposits him at the Red Hook housing project in Brooklyn to spend the summer with the grandfather he’s never met, young Flik may as well have landed on Mars. Fresh from his cushy life in Atlanta, he’s bored and friendless, and his strict grandfather, Enoch, a firebrand preacher, is bent on getting him to accept Jesus Christ as his personal savior. Only Chazz, the feisty girl from church, provides a diversion from the drudgery. As hot summer simmers and Sunday mornings brim with Enoch’s operatic sermons, things turn anything but dull as people’s conflicting agendas collide.
Spike Lee Social DramaReligious IntensityUrban Coming-of-AgeGenerational ConflictGospel Music FocusBrooklyn RealismClass DisparityFaith vs. DoubtEmotional Turmoil

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Where can I stream Red Hook Summer legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. 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 Red Hook Summer worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Red Hook Summer rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Red Hook Summer?

2 h 5 min

Red Hook Summer runs 2 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Red Hook Summer?

Critics53
Audiences44

Not quite. Critics rate Red Hook Summer higher (53) than audiences (44). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Red Hook Summer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Red Hook Summer?

2CAUS

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