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Wet Hot American Summer

  • 2001
  • R
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
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Play trailer1:49
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ParodyRaunchy ComedySatireSlapstickComedyRomance

Set on the last day of camp, in the hot summer of 1981, a group of counselors try to complete their unfinished business before the day ends.Set on the last day of camp, in the hot summer of 1981, a group of counselors try to complete their unfinished business before the day ends.Set on the last day of camp, in the hot summer of 1981, a group of counselors try to complete their unfinished business before the day ends.

  • Director
    • David Wain
  • Writers
    • Michael Showalter
    • David Wain
  • Stars
    • Janeane Garofalo
    • David Hyde Pierce
    • Michael Showalter
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    62K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,772
    524
    • Director
      • David Wain
    • Writers
      • Michael Showalter
      • David Wain
    • Stars
      • Janeane Garofalo
      • David Hyde Pierce
      • Michael Showalter
    • 345User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Dates in Movie & TV History - Aug. 18, 1981
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    Dates in Movie & TV History - Aug. 18, 1981
    Dates in Movie & TV History - Aug. 18, 1981
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    Dates in Movie & TV History - Aug. 18, 1981

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    Janeane Garofalo
    Janeane Garofalo
    • Beth
    David Hyde Pierce
    David Hyde Pierce
    • Henry
    Michael Showalter
    Michael Showalter
    • Coop…
    Marguerite Moreau
    Marguerite Moreau
    • Katie
    Paul Rudd
    Paul Rudd
    • Andy
    Zak Orth
    Zak Orth
    • J.J.
    Christopher Meloni
    Christopher Meloni
    • Gene
    A.D. Miles
    A.D. Miles
    • Gary
    Molly Shannon
    Molly Shannon
    • Gail
    Gideon Jacobs
    Gideon Jacobs
    • Aaron
    Ken Marino
    Ken Marino
    • Victor
    Joe Lo Truglio
    Joe Lo Truglio
    • Neil
    Michael Ian Black
    Michael Ian Black
    • McKinley
    Liam Norton
    • Arty
    Amy Poehler
    Amy Poehler
    • Susie
    Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper
    • Ben
    Marisa Ryan
    Marisa Ryan
    • Abby
    Elizabeth Banks
    Elizabeth Banks
    • Lindsay
    • Director
      • David Wain
    • Writers
      • Michael Showalter
      • David Wain
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In 2011, Paul Rudd told Entertainment Weekly that he was literally not sure he ever got paid for this movie. He thinks that because the budget and the production staff were both so incredibly small, they may have just overlooked making out a check for his salary.
    • Goofs
      Many of the continuity "mistakes" were included intentionally by the filmmakers and were meant to be subtle and funny, including Neil's hair in the motorcycle chase scene and the differing level of completion of the blanket that Nancy is knitting when she gives Beth and Henry the library advice.
    • Quotes

      Andy: You taste like a burger. I don't like you anymore.

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits is a "10 years later" epilogue.
    • Alternate versions
      DVD contains several deleted scenes.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Planet of the Apes/Brother/Apocalypse Now Redux/Wet Hot American Summer/Bread & Tulips (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Jane
      Written by Dave Freiberg, Jim McPherson, Paul Kantner and Craig Chaquico

      Performed by Jefferson Starship

      Courtesy of The RCA Music Group, a Unit of BMG Entertainment

    User reviews345

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    6/10

    scattered parody

    It's the last day of Camp Firewood 1981 in Maine. Camp director Beth (Janeane Garofalo) is interested in physics professor Henry Newman (David Hyde Pierce) who lives nearby. Gene (Christopher Meloni) is the volatile Vietnam vet cook. Susie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Bradley Cooper) intends to put on a show. Andy (Paul Rudd) is the bad boy making out with Katie (Marguerite Moreau). Gail von Kleinenstein (Molly Shannon) is the art teacher struggling with her divorce. Victor (Ken Marino) is a bumbling womanizer wannabe. McKinley (Michael Ian Black) is in a secret relationship with Ben. None of the camp counselors are terribly concerned about the kids' safety as craziness runs rampant.

    This is a scattered parody filled with random crazy characters and ridiculous situations. I first saw this a couple of years ago. The cast is a who's who of today's hottest stars. They seem to be having crazy fun doing silly skits. It's definitely a hit and miss proposition. It misses more than it hits but it misses with a charming stupidity.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 27, 2001 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Eureka Pictures
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Гаряче американське літо
    • Filming locations
      • Honesdale, Pennsylvania, USA(Camp Towanda)
    • Production companies
      • Eureka Pictures
      • North Coast Group
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $295,206
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,481
      • Jul 29, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $295,206
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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