Cruel Summer (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 2021, Cruel Summer is a mystery and drama series.
What it’s about. Taking place over three summers - 1993, 1994, 1995 - in a small Texas town, a beautiful popular teen, Kate, is abducted and, seemingly unrelated, a girl, Jeanette, goes from being a sweet, awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town and, by ’95, the most despised person in America.
Who’s in it. Cruel Summer stars Olivia Holt as Kate Wallis, Chiara Aurelia as Jeanette Turner, Froy Gutierrez as Jamie Henson and Harley Quinn Smith as Mallory Higgins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Cruel Summer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. 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 Attack on Titan, Stranger Things, House and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cruel Summer (2021)?
- In US, Cruel Summer is available to stream on Hulu, 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 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cruel Summer?
- Cruel Summer stars Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith and Allius Barnes.
- When was Cruel Summer released?
- Cruel Summer was released in 2021.