Cruel Summer
“The truth is how you see it.”
Taking place over three summers - 1993, 1994, 1995 - in a small Texas town, a beautiful popular teen, Kate, is abducted and, seemingly unrelated, a girl, Jeanette, goes from being a sweet, awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town and, by ’95, the most despised person in America.
Where to watch Cruel Summer in United States
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Where is Cruel Summer streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Cruel Summer
Cruel Summer is a 2021 English-language drama and mystery series created by Bert V. Royal. The cast is led by Sadie Stanley, Lexi Underwood, Griffin Gluck. It spans 2 seasons and 20 episodes. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu.
Cruel Summer was produced by Entertainment One, Iron Ocean, and Entertainment One Television and made in United States of America. It was first aired on April 20, 2021, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Bert V. Royal
- First aired
- April 20, 2021
- Last aired
- July 31, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 2 (20 episodes)
- Network
- Freeform
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Entertainment One, Iron Ocean, Entertainment One Television
Cruel Summer cast & crew
Cruel Summer was created by Bert V. Royal.
The cast features Sadie Stanley as Megan Landry, Lexi Underwood as Isabella LaRue, Griffin Gluck as Luke Chambers, Lisa Yamada as Parker Tanaka, Sean Blakemore as Sheriff Myers, and KaDee Strickland as Debbie Strickland.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Bert V. Royal and Jessica Biel.
Is Cruel Summer worth watching?
Cruel Summer holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 374 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 2 seasons and 20 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy drama and mystery, Cruel Summer is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Cruel Summer
In United States, you can stream Cruel Summer on Hulu, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Cruel Summer
Sadie Stanley
Megan Landry
Lexi Underwood
Isabella LaRue
Griffin Gluck
Luke Chambers
Lisa Yamada
Parker Tanaka
Sean Blakemore
Sheriff Myers
KaDee Strickland
Debbie Strickland
Cruel Summer — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cruel Summer in United States?
Cruel Summer is streaming on Hulu in United States.
▸Is Cruel Summer on Hulu?
Yes — Cruel Summer is currently available on Hulu in United States.
▸What language is Cruel Summer in?
Cruel Summer is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Cruel Summer are there?
Cruel Summer has 2 seasons with 20 episodes in total.
▸What is Cruel Summer rated?
Cruel Summer is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 374 ratings.
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