Van culture, jealousy, and sexual misadventure collide during one wild summer vacation.
SUMMER SCHOOL
The movie your parents will hate.
Anita is the new girl at school. When Steve gets one look at the voluptuous transfer, it sets his girlfriend Donna into a tailspin and she'll stop at nothing to make sure these two never unite.
Quick Answer
Summer School is a 1978 American action-comedy directed by Bethel Buckalew about a van-driving high schooler whose new romance sparks a jealous plot and wild consequences.
Programmer's Pick
A collision of vans, vices, and vendettas, Summer School delivers exactly what its R rating and 1978 pedigree promise: beer-fueled beach parties, sexual shenanigans, and a vanload of 70s attitude. If you like your comedies with a side of exploitation and a lot of denim, class is in session.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
Summer School rides high on the custom van craze of the 1970s, making its souped-up wheels and van-driving crew a star attraction.
Donna’s over-the-top jealousy drives the narrative, serving up a cascade of betrayals and escalating drama.
From female topless nudity to sexual humor and party scenes, the film leans hard into its sexploitation roots.
Filled with beach parties, drinking beer, skateboarding, and pinball, it’s a time capsule of 1970s youth rebellion.
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Questions from the Vault
Who directed Summer School? +
Summer School was directed by Bethel Buckalew.
What genre is Summer School? +
Summer School is an action-comedy with strong sexploitation and vansploitation elements.
How long is Summer School? +
Summer School has a runtime of 81 minutes.
Where can I watch Summer School? +
You can watch Summer School on SassyFlix.
