Age of Summer

Between the constant churn of new releases, Age of Summer in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video is the comedy actually worth stopping for. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 24 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Percy Hynes White leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Age of Summer keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Age of Summer from the crowd. A determined teenage boy struggles to find acceptance within the Jr. Lifeguards of Hermosa Beach while juggling relationships and challenges in the summer of 1986. The chemistry Percy Hynes White and Jake Ryan bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It was released in 2018. What keeps Age of Summer from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Age of Summer is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Percy Hynes White is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Age of Summer was released in 2018, directed by Bill Kiely. The full 89-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.