Cruel Summer (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2016, Cruel Summer is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Phillip Escott, running about 78 minutes. “One Day Changes Everything” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Autism sufferer Danny enjoys the serenity and solitude of camping. That's all about to change when enraged teens Nicholas, Calvin and Julia find him, each with their own agenda for wanting to see Danny suffer.
Who’s in it. Cruel Summer stars Richard Pawulski as Danny, Danny Miller as Nicholas, Reece Douglas as Calvin and Natalie Martins as Julia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Cruel Summer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cruel Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cruel Summer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cruel Summer (2016)?
- In US, Cruel Summer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cruel Summer worth watching?
- Cruel Summer holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cruel Summer?
- Cruel Summer stars Richard Pawulski, Danny Miller, Reece Douglas, Natalie Martins and Grace Dixon.
- When was Cruel Summer released?
- Cruel Summer was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.