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Wet and Wild Summer (1992): cast, story & where to watch

1992 · Film · ★ 1.3

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Released in 1992, Wet and Wild Summer is a comedy film directed by Maurice Murphy, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. A property developer wants to take over an Australian beach for a high rise resort. He sends his son to Australia to check out the situation, posing as an exchange lifeguard. He falls in love with a woman who owns the land his father needs for the development and finds himself sympathising with the locals.

Who’s in it. Wet and Wild Summer stars Christopher Atkins as Bobby McCain, Julian McMahon as Mick Dooley, Elliott Gould as Mike McCain and Vanessa Steele as Charlene, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 1.3/10, Wet and Wild Summer has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wet and Wild Summer page.

If you liked it. Fans of Wet and Wild Summer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Wet and Wild Summer (1992)?
In US, Wet and Wild Summer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Wet and Wild Summer worth watching?
Wet and Wild Summer holds an audience score of 1.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Wet and Wild Summer?
Wet and Wild Summer stars Christopher Atkins, Julian McMahon, Elliott Gould, Vanessa Steele and Richard Carter.
When was Wet and Wild Summer released?
Wet and Wild Summer was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.