Summer of 69
Directed by Jillian BellAbby seeks to impress her crush by learning a specific sexual position, enlisting a stripper's help. However, she realizes true self-discovery and lasting friendship are more valuable.
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- Kevin WardJuly 1, 2025What begins as a broad, Superbad-adjacent sex comedy—high schooler Abby (Sam Morelos) enlisting a stripper named Santa Monica (Chloe Fineman), to teach her the ins and outs of a sex act she barely understands—gradually reshapes itself into something closer to a platonic rom-com, where self-respect and self-discovery take precedence over any actual 69-ing. The premise is unabashedly silly, but the film finds surprising sincerity in the dynamic between Morelos and Fineman, the latter weaponizing her comedic timing (and rather impressive stripper moves) to carve out real pathos beneath the bawdy setup. A movie that starts with hormonal hijinks and ends with genuine warmth. Impressive directorial debut from Jillian Bell with a message of female friendship that radiates both on and off the screen and particularly during Bell’s director introduction before the world premiere at SXSW. Will be looking out for more from Bell and company.
- Tyler SJune 17, 2025👍 6.5/10
- RonOddeMay 16, 2025A fine homage to risky business. A little too cringe at times, but probably because it got a little too real.
- NirupamMay 12, 2025I looked up the lyrics to Summer of 69 finally and I’ve just now realized that Bryan Adams wasn’t singing about slutting around all summer 69ing.
