Cruel Summer
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 stream Cruel Summer
Streaming now in the United States on Hulu.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Trailers and promos
Cruel Summer | Trailer: Happy Birthday | Freeform
Cruel Summer | Trailer: She's No Angel | Freeform
Cruel Summer | Trailer: The Most Hated Girl in America | Freeform
Teaser
Cruel Summer Premiere | Kate Tells Her Story | Freeform
Cruel Summer Premiere | Sneak Peek: Jeanette Runs Into Old Friends | Freeform
Cruel Summer Premiere | Sneak Peek: Let's Do Something Illegal | Freeform
Cruel Summer Premiere | Sneak Peek: Everybody Has an Opinion | Freeform
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Frequently asked questions about Cruel Summer
Where can I watch Cruel Summer in the United States?
Cruel Summer is available to stream on Hulu in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Cruel Summer on Hulu?
Yes. Cruel Summer is streaming on Hulu in the United States.
Can I watch Cruel Summer for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Cruel Summer needs a subscription to Hulu, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Cruel Summer?
Cruel Summer scores 7.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Cruel Summer?
Cruel Summer stars Sadie Stanley, Lexi Underwood, Griffin Gluck, Lisa Yamada, and Sean Blakemore. Bert V. Royal is the creator.
How many seasons of Cruel Summer are there?
Cruel Summer has 2 seasons and 20 episodes, and is canceled.
How long does it take to watch all of Cruel Summer?
All 20 episodes of Cruel Summer add up to about 14 hours at roughly 42 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 7 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 4 days.
What network is Cruel Summer on?
Cruel Summer airs on Freeform, and is produced by Entertainment One, Iron Ocean, and Entertainment One Television.
What languages is Cruel Summer in?
Cruel Summer is in English and Spanish, and its original language is English.
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