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Fire Island

2022Movie1 h 45 minR

ComedyRomance
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic726.8Rotten Tomatoes94%68%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and pop culture.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

It takes a match to light a fire.

A group of queer best friends gather in the Fire Island Pines for their annual week of love and laughter. However, desires, dramas, drink and drugs push their bonds to the limits.

Feels like

  • Queer Rom-Com
  • Summer Getaway
  • Friendship Dynamics
  • Pop Culture References
  • Social Commentary
  • Situational Humor
  • Character-Driven
  • Contemporary Setting
  • Emotional Resonance

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Andrew Ahn
Written by
Joel Kim Booster
Produced by
John Hodges, Brooke Posch, Tony Hernandez
Music by
Jay Wadley

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Facts

June 2, 2022 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
June 2, 2022
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Available in
74 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Defrosting the Ice Queen, Cast Full of Gay, Token White +9

  • Defrosting the Ice Queen
  • Cast Full of Gay
  • Token White
  • Logo Joke
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Inherently Attractive Profession
  • One-Steve Limit
  • Belligerent Sexual Tension
  • Silly Rabbit, Romance Is for Kids!
  • All Gays are Promiscuous
  • Take That!

12 of 39 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Fire Island?"

Questions about Fire Island

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fire Island?

Hulu

In the United States, Fire Island streams on Hulu. It also streams in 73 other countries.

Is Fire Island worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is Fire Island good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Fire Island make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

What tropes does Fire Island use?

Defrosting the Ice QueenCast Full of GayToken WhiteLogo JokeBittersweet EndingJerk with a Heart of GoldInherently Attractive ProfessionOne-Steve LimitBelligerent Sexual TensionSilly Rabbit, Romance Is for Kids!All Gays are PromiscuousTake That!and 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Defrosting the Ice Queen, Cast Full of Gay, and Token White.