Last Summer
Seen it?1969 | 95 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Florida Project, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use and sex.
- Made in 1969: an older pace and style.
During summer vacation on Fire Island, three young people become very close. When an uncool girl tries to infiltrate the trio's newly found relationship, they construct an elaborate plot that has violent results.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 67K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Perry
- Barbara HersheySandy
- Richard ThomasPeter
- Catherine BurnsRhoda
- Bruce DavisonDan
- Ernesto GonzalezAnibal
- Conrad BainSidney (uncredited)
- Lou GaryTown Hood (uncredited)
- Eileen LetchworthDan's mother (uncredited)
- Peter TurgeonMr. Caudell (uncredited)
- Ralph WaitePeter's father (uncredited)