---
title: "The Perfect Summer"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-perfect-summer-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 231646
imdb_id: "tt2899120"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 4.1
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Perfect Summer (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-perfect-summer-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Perfect Summer" (2013).
Constraints:
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Tone: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Source [1]: Title: The Perfect Summer (2013). Release date: 07/13/2013 (US). Genre: Drama. Runtime: 2h. Synopsis: Jake seems to be good at one thing: making enemies. Will his interest in a pretty surfing prodigy lead to more trouble?
Source [2]: Cast and crew credits exist (but no specific names provided in the snippet).
Source [3]: Same synopsis as [1].
Source [4]: Discusses Amazon ordering a TV adaptation of Jenny Han's "The Summer I Turned Pretty". This is a different property. I must be careful not to conflate "The Perfect Summer" with "The Summer I Turned Pretty" unless the source explicitly links them. Source [4] is about a book series published in 2013, but it's a different title.
Title: The Perfect Summer.
Year: 2013.
Release Date: July 13, 2013 (US).
Genre

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gary Wheeler
- **Networks / Studios**: Level Path Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Eric Roberts** as *Lou*
- **Sydney Penny** as *Alyssa*
- **Adam Horner** as *Jake*
- **Katie Garfield** as *Kayla*
- **Louis Mandylor** as *Marcos*
- **Jason Castro** as *Cody*
- **J.D. Banks** as *Tyler*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Perfect Summer online?
The Perfect Summer is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Perfect Summer worth watching?
The Perfect Summer holds a community rating of 4.1/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Perfect Summer and when was it released?
The Perfect Summer is a feature film with a runtime of 120 minutes. It was released in 2013. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Perfect Summer?
The Perfect Summer was directed by Gary Wheeler.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Perfect Summer — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/231646)
- [The Perfect Summer (2013) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2899120/fullcredits/)
- [The Perfect Summer (2013) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/231646-the-perfect-summer/cast)
- [Amazon Orders TV Adaptation Of Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty](https://deadline.com/2021/02/amazon-orders-tv-adaptation-jenny-han-ya-novel-series-the-summer-i-turned-pretty-1234689613/)

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