Monster Summer is a 2024 adventure-fantasy mystery about a group of friends who join a retired police detective to confront a mysterious force threatening their island. David Henrie directed the film, written by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz. Pastime Pictures lists it as PG-13 with a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes.
What is Monster Summer about?
According to Pastime Pictures’ official synopsis, Noah and his friends team up with a retired police detective after a mysterious force disrupts their summer. Together, they set out on a monstrous adventure to save their island. Apple’s U.S. listing adds that teenagers disappear and return in a catatonic state, providing further plot framing.
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Who is in the cast?
The distributor lists Mason Thames, Julian Lerner, Abby James Witherspoon, Noah Cottrell, Nora Zehetner, Patrick Renna, Lorraine Bracco and Mel Gibson. Rotten Tomatoes’ cast-and-crew listing identifies Thames as Noah, Witherspoon as Sammy, Bracco as Miss Halverson and Gibson as Gene.
Who made the film?
David Henrie directed Monster Summer; Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz wrote it. Pastime Pictures categorizes the film as adventure, fantasy and mystery. Other catalog listings also use horror or thriller labels, so genre descriptions vary by listing.
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Is Monster Summer appropriate for kids?
The distributor rates the film PG-13. That rating can help families decide whether to look further, but the available listings do not provide a detailed breakdown of individual content elements. Viewers who need specific guidance should consult a detailed content advisory before watching.
How long is Monster Summer?
Pastime Pictures and Rotten Tomatoes list a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. Apple’s U.S. listing gives 1 hour 33 minutes, so platform runtimes differ; the distributor’s figure is the one to use when a single runtime is needed.
Where can you watch Monster Summer?
Pastime Pictures lists digital and DVD formats. Rotten Tomatoes’ listing has shown Paramount+ and Fandango rental or purchase options, and Apple has a U.S. title page. Streaming and digital availability can change by date and territory; check the services in your region for current options. The official film page does not establish current retailer stock or pricing for the DVD.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How was Monster Summer received?
In a Rotten Tomatoes snapshot captured October 8, 2026, the film had a 59% Tomatometer score based on 29 reviews. Scores and review counts can change as the site updates its listing. Rotten Tomatoes’ consensus describes the film as having “some decent PG scares and an appealing cast,” while calling it a “diluted, slightly clunky imitation” of its genre influences. See the Rotten Tomatoes listing for its current score and review count.
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