Summer '03 is a 2018 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Becca Gleason. The film stars Joey King, Jack Kilmer, Andrea Savage, Erin Darke, Kelly Lamor Wilson, Stephen Ruffin, Paul Scheer and June Squibb. It was released on September 28, 2018 by Blue Fox Entertainment.

Summer '03
A girl eating an ice cream cone
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBecca Gleason
Written byBecca Gleason
Produced byAlexandre Dauman
Eyal Rimmon
Starring
CinematographyBen Hardwicke
Edited byJosie Azzam
Music byNathan Matthew David
Production
company
Big Cat Productions
Distributed byBlue Fox Entertainment
Release dates
  • March 10, 2018 (2018-03-10) (SXSW)
  • September 28, 2018 (2018-09-28) (United States)
Running time
95 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$11,746[2]

Cast edit

  • Joey King as Jamie Winkle, a young girl who is dealing with her grandmother's death
  • Jack Kilmer as Luke
  • Andrea Savage as Shira Winkle, Jamie's overbearing mother who tries to keep Jamie in line
  • Erin Darke as Hope
  • Kelly Lamor Wilson as Emily
  • Stephen Ruffin as March
  • Paul Scheer as Ned Winkle
  • June Squibb as Dotty Winkle
  • Steffan Argus as Josh
  • Monica Mathis as Jamie's Friend
  • Logan Medina as Dylan
  • Travis James as Buck
  • John Weselcouch as Doctor Spaulding
  • Elise DuQuette as Officer Quincy
  • Bill Eudaly as Father Patrick
  • Paul Ryden as Randall Smithton
  • Jared Gray as Nico
  • Nick Caruso as Ranger Todd Brown
  • Rick Andosca as Herman
  • Melissa Youngblood as Laura Tomlinson
  • Morgan Savoy as Stephanie Willis
  • Hayden Burrell as Young Ned's friend

Production edit

Principal photography began on September 19, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.[3]

Release edit

The film premiered at South by Southwest on March 10, 2018.[4] The film was released on September 28, 2018 by Blue Fox Entertainment.[5]

Reception edit

Summer '03 received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 61% "fresh" rating based on reviews from 23 critics.[6] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 45% based on reviews from five critics.[7]

References edit

  1. ^ "'Summer '03' Review". The Hollywood Reporter. 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
  2. ^ "Summer '03 (2018) - Financial Information". The Numbers.
  3. ^ "Joey King, Jack Kilmer Starring in Coming-of-Age Indie 'Summer 03'". The Hollywood Reporter. 2017-09-19. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
  4. ^ Dave McNary (2018-01-31). "SXSW Film Festival 2018 Full Lineup: 'Quiet Place' Set as Opener". Variety.com. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
  5. ^ "'Summer '03' Trailer: Joey King Stars in Coming-of-Age Indie Film". The Hollywood Reporter. 2018-08-22. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
  6. ^ Summer '03, retrieved 2022-09-05
  7. ^ "Summer '03". Metacritic.

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