Hot Summer (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1968, Hot Summer is a comedy and music film directed by Joachim Hasler, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. In this East German teen musical, a group of girls are planning to take their summer vacation together on the Baltic coast. When a loud and obnoxious group of boys intrudes on their holiday, the girls are horrified to learn that the boys have the same vacations plans as them. The two groups quarrel with each other and compete over a number of things, but gradually an attraction starts to form.
Who’s in it. Hot Summer stars Chris Doerk as Stupsi, Frank Schöbel as Kai, Regine Albrecht as Britt and Hanns-Michael Schmidt as Wolff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Hot Summer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hot Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Summer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hot Summer (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hot Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hot Summer worth watching?
- Hot Summer holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hot Summer?
- Hot Summer stars Chris Doerk, Frank Schöbel, Regine Albrecht, Hanns-Michael Schmidt and Georg-Peter Welzel.