Get ready to crank the A/C and hit play because Hulu just announced the official release date for Summer of 69, its outrageous new coming-of-age comedy. Directed by Jillian Bell, the film drops May 9 exclusively on Hulu—and judging by the cast and character lineup, it’s poised to be this summer’s most unfiltered, unapologetic, and unexpectedly heartwarming ride.
Nerd Meets Burlesque
At the heart of Summer of 69 is Abby (Sam Morelos), a socially awkward high school senior who’s spent years pining over her childhood crush. When she finds out he’s suddenly single right before graduation, she hatches a wild plan: hire a stripper to teach her how to seduce him. But what starts as a crash course in confidence quickly evolves into a powerful bond of unexpected sisterhood.
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Enter Santa Monica (played by Saturday Night Live’s Chloe Fineman)—an exotic dancer with a chaotic streak and a club to save. What follows is a raunchy-yet-wholesome romp through personal growth, sexy mishaps, and found family.
Meet the Cast
SUMMER OF 69 – An awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance, and adulthood. (Disney/Brett Roedel) SAM MORELOS SUMMER OF 69 – An awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance, and adulthood. (Disney/Brett Roedel) MATT CORNETT SUMMER OF 69 – An awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance, and adulthood. (Disney/Brett Roedel) CHARLIE DAY SUMMER OF 69 – An awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance, and adulthood. (Disney/Brett Roedel) ALEX MOFFAT SUMMER OF 69 – An awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance, and adulthood. (Disney/Brett Roedel) PAULA PELL SUMMER OF 69 – An awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance, and adulthood. (Disney/Brett Roedel) NICOLE BYER
Abby (Sam Morelos, That ’90s Show) is the film’s lovable underdog, a gamer and introvert who’s desperate to step out of her shell. She’s smart, sweet, and totally unprepared for the world she’s about to dive into.
Santa Monica (Chloe Fineman) is an unfiltered force of nature with serious dance skills and even bigger dreams. Her unexpected friendship with Abby becomes the film’s emotional core.
Max (Matt Cornett) is Abby’s longtime crush—a golden-boy soccer player with charm, good hair, and an oddly specific sexual preference that inspires the film’s title.
Betty (Paula Pell) is the owner of Diamond Dolls, a veteran stripper with bad financial instincts but a heart of glitter. Her club is on the brink, and she’s all out of options.
Destiny (Nicole Byer) is the confident and razor-sharp “mom friend” of the group, a ride-or-die performer who keeps the club—and her girls—grounded.
Angel (Liza Koshy) is a lovable airhead with a sunny outlook and chaotic good vibes. She’s the hype girl everyone wishes they had.
Rick Richards (Charlie Day) is the villain you’ll love to hate—a sleazy strip club mogul who’s ready to buy out Diamond Dolls and fire everyone with a smile.
DJ Don (Alex Moffat) is the club’s feminist DJ and supportive backstage presence, proving that hype men can, in fact, be allies.
Robin Goode (Natalie Morales) is Santa Monica’s high school nemesis and the queen bee of glow-up guilt. She’s organizing the ten-year reunion, and she’s still just that girl.
Who’s Behind the Scenes?
Summer of 69 is directed by Jillian Bell, who also co-wrote the film with Liz Nico and Jules Byrne. The project is backed by producers Jeremy Garelick, Will Phelps, Molle DeBartolo, Breanna Bell-Singer, Matt Skiena, Adam Goodman, and Lucas Carter—along with Jillian Bell herself. With a creative team that knows comedy and a cast that thrives on bold performances, this film is expected to hit all the right notes between heartfelt and hilariously inappropriate.
The Hulu Original film Summer of 69 premieres May 9, 2025. Whether you’re tuning in for the wild humor, the irresistible cast, or the surprisingly touching themes of self-acceptance and friendship—you won’t want to miss it.
Stream it only on Hulu, May 9, 2025.
About Summer of 69
RELEASE DATE: May 9, 2025
DIRECTOR: Jillian Bell
WRITERS: Jillian Bell, Liz Nico and Jules Byrne.
PRODUCERS: Jeremy Garelick, Will Phelps, Molle DeBartolo, Jillian Bell, Breanna Bell-Singer, Matt Skiena, Adam Goodman and Lucas Carter
CAST: The film stars Chloe Fineman, Sam Morelos, Matt Cornett, Nicole Byer, Liza Koshy, Natalie Morales, Alex Moffat, Fernando Carsa, Paula Pell and Charlie Day.
SYNOPSIS
An awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-
confidence, acceptance and adulthood.
Are you ready for an unfiltered summer comedy with heart? Which character already has your attention? And how far would you go to win over your high school crush? Let us know on social media!
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