Drama,Comedy
United States of America
Hot Summer Nights is a 2017 American coming-of-age drama film directed and written by Elijah Bynum. It stars Timothée Chalamet as Daniel, a shy teenager who travels to Cape Cod for the summer to stay with his aunt. There, he meets a rebellious young man named Hunter (Alex Roe), who introduces him to the world of drug dealing.
As they build their drug empire, Daniel becomes infatuated with Hunter's enigmatic sister, McKayla (Maika Monroe). The trio's partnership gradually becomes unstable as McKayla's complicated past and secrets threaten to destroy their business and their lives.
The film is set against the backdrop of the drug epidemic that swept across America during the early 1990s. It explores themes of youth, desire, and the consequences of taking risks. Hot Summer Nights has received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its style and performances, while others criticize its cliches and lack of substance.
