đŹ Summer of 69 (2025): Cast, Plot, Release Date & Why This Hulu Comedy Is a Must-Watch Coming-of-Age Gem
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- May 5
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đŹ Summer of â69 â A Hilariously Heartfelt Coming-of-Age Comedy Lands on Hulu This May
Release Date:Â May 9, 2025
Streaming On:Â Hulu
Starring:Â Sam Morelos, Chloe Fineman, Matt Cornett
Director:Â Jillian Bell (Directorial Debut)
What happens when a high school senior, desperate to win over her longtime crush before graduation, turns to an exotic dancer for help? You get Summer of â69Â â the bold, hilarious, and surprisingly touching teen comedy arriving on Hulu this May. Itâs awkward, empowering, and wildly funny in all the right ways.
đ Plot: More Than Just a Graduation Plan
At the center of the film is Abby Flores (played by Sam Morelos), a shy and awkward high school senior navigating her last weeks of teenage life. Facing the end of an era and unsure of who she wants to become, Abby hatches a desperate and slightly misguided plan to finally seduce her dream guy, Max Warren (Matt Cornett). But this isnât your typical high school rom-com.
Enter Santa Monica, played with fierce charm and biting wit by Chloe Fineman â an exotic dancer with life experience, street smarts, and a surprising knack for giving advice. Hired to coach Abby in the art of seduction, Santa Monica instead becomes an unexpected mentor, friend, and guide into adulthood.
đ More Than Just Laughs â Lessons in Confidence and Connection
Summer of â69Â isnât afraid to get raunchy, but itâs never crass for the sake of it. Beneath its outrageous premise lies a surprisingly heartfelt story about self-confidence, female friendship, and embracing your identity.
Director Jillian Bell, known for her sharp comedic timing, makes a stunning directorial debut here â balancing laugh-out-loud absurdity with real emotional depth. Co-writers Liz Nico and Jules Byrne help craft a story that feels fresh, irreverent, and completely in tune with Gen Zâs complicated social landscape.
đ A Stellar, Comedic Ensemble Cast
The cast is stacked with comedy gold:
Sam Morelos (That â90s Show) brings vulnerability and relatability to Abby, a character you canât help but root for.
Chloe Fineman (SNL) is scene-stealing as Santa Monica â equal parts hilarious, jaded, and unexpectedly wise.
Matt Cornett (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series) plays Max, the classic high school heartthrob with more depth than he first appears.
Supporting roles from Charlie Day, Natalie Morales, Nicole Byer, Alex Moffat, Paula Pell, and Liza Koshy round out a cast that delivers humor and heart in equal doses.
đïž Why Youâll Want to Watch
Whether youâre a fan of coming-of-age stories, awkward teen antics, or unexpected friendships, Summer of â69 offers a fresh, feminist twist on the high school comedy formula. Think Superbad meets Booksmart â with a splash of Magic Mike energy and a whole lot of heart.
Itâs a summer you wonât forget â and a graduation Abby never expected.
đ Streaming May 9 exclusively on HuluGet ready for laughs, life lessons, and a little bit of scandal.
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