Summer Animals
Summer Animals

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Summer Animals

2021
Movie
21 min
English

Living out of a motel, 15-year-old Tommy makes a drastic decision in order for her siblings to escape the heat before the summer’s over.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users85%
Director: Esther JohnsonGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

During a sweltering summer in a small, idyllic town, a group of teenagers grapples with the universal experiences of first love, friendship, and self-discovery. As they navigate the complexities of adolescence, they confront their fears, insecurities, and the looming uncertainties of their futures.

Critical Reception

Summer Animals received a mixed-to-positive reception, with critics praising its authentic portrayal of teenage life and strong performances from its young cast, while some found the plot to be somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartfelt and relatable depiction of adolescent experiences.

  • Noted for strong, naturalistic performances by the ensemble cast.

  • Some reviews found the narrative to be a bit conventional for the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlighted the film's emotional resonance and its ability to capture the bittersweet nature of summer break and growing up. Many viewers appreciated the authentic dialogue and the exploration of relatable teenage struggles.

Fun Fact

The distinctive soundtrack for 'Summer Animals' was composed by up-and-coming indie musician, Anya Sharma, who made her feature film scoring debut with this project.

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