The Summer I Turned Pretty

Name: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Genre: Drama
Released: 2022-06-16
Cast: Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, Rain Spencer

2022 | 3 seasons | Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (8.1 out of 10). 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 character drama. If you loved Normal People, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Every summer, Belly and her family head to the Fishers’ beach house in Cousins. Every summer is the same ... until Belly turns sixteen. Relationships will be tested, painful truths will be revealed, and Belly will be forever changed. It’s a summer of first love, first heartbreak and growing up — it's the summer she turns pretty.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
8.1 out of 10
AwardsWeak
1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a solid audience
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.5 million people sought it out in the past year