Cruel Summer(2021)
The truth is how you see it.
Cruel Summer Synopsis
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.
Cruel Summer (2021) is a mystery and drama series that premiered on April 20, 2021, spanning 2 seasons and 20 episodes. It stars Sadie Stanley, Lexi Underwood, Griffin Gluck and Lisa Yamada. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 382 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2021-04-20
- Last aired:
- 2023-07-31
- Producers:
- Bert V. Royal, Jessica Biel, Michelle Purple
Cruel Summer (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Cruel Summer before you start streaming.
Cruel Summer Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Cruel Summer.
Cruel Summer | Trailer: Happy Birthday | Freeform
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Cruel Summer | Trailer: She's No Angel | Freeform
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Cruel Summer | Trailer: The Most Hated Girl in America | Freeform
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Cruel Summer Premiere | Kate Tells Her Story | Freeform
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Cruel Summer Premiere | Sneak Peek: Jeanette Runs Into Old Friends | Freeform
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Cruel Summer Premiere | Sneak Peek: Let's Do Something Illegal | Freeform
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Cruel Summer Premiere | Sneak Peek: Everybody Has an Opinion | Freeform
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Cruel Summer Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
KaDee Strickland
as Debbie Landry
Key crew
Executive produced by Bert V. Royal, Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple.
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Cruel Summer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 382 ratings.
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Cruel Summer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Cruel Summer?
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Cruel Summer (2021) is available to stream on Hulu, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Cruel Summer are there?
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Cruel Summer has 2 seasons and 20 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on April 20, 2021.
Is Cruel Summer still running?
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No. Cruel Summer is marked as canceled, with the final episode airing on July 31, 2023.
Who is in the cast of Cruel Summer?
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Cruel Summer (2021) stars Sadie Stanley, Lexi Underwood, Griffin Gluck, Lisa Yamada and Sean Blakemore. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Cruel Summer any good?
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Cruel Summer (2021) is rated 7.4 out of 10 from 382 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like mystery and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Cruel Summer trailer?
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The official Cruel Summer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.