Summer of 69

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Summer of 69
Directed by Jillian Bell
Written by
  • Liz Nico
  • Jules Byrne
  • Jillian Bell
Produced by
Starring
Production
companies
  • American High
  • Dichotomy
  • Champagne Video
Distributed by Hulu
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Summer of 69 is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Jillian Bell and written by Liz Nico, Jules Byrne, and Bell. It stars Chloe Fineman, Sam Morelos, and Matt Cornett.

Contents

The film will be released by Hulu in the United States. [1]

Premise

Awkward high school senior, Abby, hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation.

Cast

Production

Principal photography took place from July to August 2024 in Syracuse, New York. [2] [3]

Summer of 69 is expected to be released in summer 2025 on Hulu. [2] [3]

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