Summer Catch (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2001, Summer Catch is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Mike Tollin, running about 104 minutes. “Are you game?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Local boy Ryan Dunne, now a pitcher for Boston College, meets Tenley Parrish, the daughter of a wealthy couple who summer on the Cape. Ryan and Tenley fall in love, much to the chagrin of their families, while Ryan clings to one last hope of being discovered and signed to a pro baseball contract.
Who’s in it. Summer Catch stars Freddie Prinze Jr. as Ryan Dunne, Jessica Biel as Tenley Parrish, Fred Ward as Sean Dunne and Matthew Lillard as Billy Brubaker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Summer Catch has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $19.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Summer Catch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer Catch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer Catch (2001)?
- In US, Summer Catch is available to 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 Summer Catch worth watching?
- Summer Catch holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Summer Catch?
- Summer Catch stars Freddie Prinze Jr., Jessica Biel, Fred Ward, Matthew Lillard and Brian Dennehy.
- When was Summer Catch released?
- Summer Catch was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.