Wet Hot American Summer
"High times. Hard bodies. Soft rock."
Originally released in 2001. Wet Hot American Summer is a comedy film. directed by David Wain.
Starring Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, and Michael Showalter
Synopsis
The setting is Camp Firewood, the year 1981. It's the last day before everyone goes back to the real world, but there's still a summer's worth of unfinished business to resolve. At the center of the action is camp director Beth, who struggles to keep order while she falls in love with the local astrophysics professor. He is busy trying to save the camp from a deadly piece of NASA's Skylab which is hurtling toward earth. All that, plus: a dangerous waterfall rescue, love triangles, misfits, cool kids, and talking vegetable cans. The questions will all be resolved, of course, at the big talent show at the end of the day.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 27, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (852 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$295.2K
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $295,206
Production Companies
- Eureka Pictures
- North Coast Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wet Hot American Summer about?
The setting is Camp Firewood, the year 1981. It's the last day before everyone goes back to the real world, but there's still a summer's worth of unfinished business to resolve. At the center of th...
Who directed Wet Hot American Summer?
Wet Hot American Summer was directed by David Wain.
How long is Wet Hot American Summer?
Wet Hot American Summer has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Wet Hot American Summer released?
Wet Hot American Summer was released on July 27, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wet Hot American Summer?
The main cast of Wet Hot American Summer includes Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, Michael Showalter, Marguerite Moreau, Paul Rudd.
Is Wet Hot American Summer worth watching?
Wet Hot American Summer has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 852 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.