Wet Hot American Summer 2001
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SplatThe setting is Camp Firewood, the year 1981. It's the last day before everyone goes back to the real world, but there's still a summer's worth of unfinished business to resolve. At the center of the action is camp director Beth, who struggles to keep order while she falls in love with the local astrophysics professor. He is busy trying to save the camp from a deadly piece of NASA's Skylab which is hurtling toward earth. All that, plus: a dangerous waterfall rescue, love triangles, misfits, cool kids, and talking vegetable cans. The questions will all be resolved, of course, at the big talent show at the end of the day.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Beth
as Henry
as Coop / Alan Shemper
as Katie
as Andy
as J.J.
as Gene
as Gary
as Gail
as Aaron
Director:
Writer:
Michael Showalter, David Wain
Stars:
Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, Michael Showalter, Marguerite Moreau, Paul Rudd, Zak Orth, Christopher Meloni, A.D. Miles, Molly Shannon, Gideon Jacobs,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
2001 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
97 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Wet Hot American Summer
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Beth
as Henry
as Coop / Alan Shemper
as Katie
as Andy
as J.J.
as Gene
as Gary
as Gail
as Aaron
as Victor
as Neil
as McKinley
as Arty
as Susie
as Ben
as Abby
as Lindsay
as Caped Boy
as Steve
as Mork Guy
as Medieval Kid
as Mallrat Girl
as Cure Girl
as Nancy
as Guitar Dude
as Ron
as Moose
as Valerie
as Bobby
as Can of Vegetables (voice)
as Silas
as Bear Claw Coach
as Alexa
as Standup Comic
as Bobby's Buddy
as Godspell Girl
as Gail's Boy Camper
as Raft Camper #1
as Raft Camper #2
as Bunk Boy
as Juke Box Kid #1
as Juke Box Kid #2
as Friends, Friends Girl #1
as Friends, Friends Girl #2
as Drug Dealer
as Kenyan Runner
as Gene's Wife
as Counselor
as Counselor
as Counselor
as Jeremy
as Arty (voice) (uncredited)
as Counselor
as Junkie Squatter (uncredited)
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