Corvette Summer (1978): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Corvette Summer is a 1978 adventure comedy directed by Matthew Robbins, starring Mark Hamill, Annie Potts and William Bryant. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $15.5 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles at the BAFTA 1980. Critics gave it 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic. Stream it on Cultpix, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Matthew Robbins
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Corvette Summer About?
The premise of Corvette Summer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a sweltering summer, a carefree hitchhiker and a young man obsessed with his Corvette find themselves on a journey together. Their initial competition turns into an unexpected friendship as they face a series of comical mishaps and challenges while trying to recover the valuable car. Along the way, they learn about trust, perseverance, and the value of camaraderie.
Corvette Summer Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- prostitute
- first sexual experience
- prostitution
- road trip adventure
- exploding car
- stolen car
- student
- high school student
- theft
- car
- school
- love
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- corvette
- high school
- 1959 cadillac
- white panties
- panties
- voyeur
- female frontal nudity
- female nudity
- cleavage
- whiskey
- casino
- las vegas strip
- 1970s
- teen angst
- teenager
- summer
- opposites attract
- obsession
- first love
- chase
- virgin
- shop teacher
- las vegas nevada
- undressing
- vansploitation
- nevada
- united states of america
- chevrolet corvette
- 1950s
- female pedal pumping
- hooker with heart of gold
- tracking
- robbery
- van
- tire iron
- pickpocket
- con man
- car theft
Where to Watch Corvette Summer
Stream it on Cultpix, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Corvette Summer Cast
Mark Hamill leads the cast, with Annie Potts and William Bryant. Directed by Matthew Robbins; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Matthew Robbins
Also Starring in Corvette Summer
· 6 moreCorvette Summer Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Corvette Summer 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 56% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 43%
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
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TMDB 54% User score
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Corvette Summer Plot Summary
What happens in Corvette Summer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the sun-drenched streets of Newhall, California, high school senior and passionate car lover, Kenny Dantley, takes on an extraordinary project for his shop class. He decides to save a 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray from the clutches of a relentless car crusher at a junkyard, pouring his heart and soul into restoring it into a dazzling right-hand-drive machine, complete with eye-catching modifications. However, his pride and joy are short-lived as the magnificent vehicle is stolen right off the streets of Van Nuys, leaving Kenny feeling distraught and powerless.
Full summary
The whole story of Corvette Summer, scene by scene
Corvette Summer Box Office
Corvette Summer grossed $15.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$15.5M
- US & Canada
- $15.5M
Corvette Summer Awards & Nominations
Corvette Summer earned 2 award nominations, including Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles at the BAFTA 1980. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1980 1 nomination- Nominated Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles – Ray Winstone
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Golden Globes 1979 1 nomination- Nominated New Star of the Year – Actress – Annie Potts
Corvette Summer Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Corvette Summer.
How Well Do You Know Corvette Summer?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What high school project does Kenny undertake?
Cars in Corvette Summer
119 cars on screen, including the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3 and the 1971 Chevrolet Chevy Van.
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1971 Chevrolet Chevy Van Main role -
1971 Buick Riviera Important role -
1977 Chevrolet Suburban Important role
Corvette Summer Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “California Highway” and “Száguldó nyár”.
- Also known as
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- California Highway
- Száguldó nyár
- Zwei heiße Typen auf dem Highway
- Um Carro
- Um Rapaz
- Uma Garota
- Correrías de verano
- Amor sobre ruedas
- Lato 'corvetty'
- Verão Quente
- 질주하는 청춘
- 夏日烈车
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- Лето в поисках «Корвета»
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Corvette Summer FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Corvette Summer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Corvette Summer?
Corvette Summer runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Corvette Summer released?
Corvette Summer was released on June 2, 1978.
Who directed Corvette Summer?
Corvette Summer was directed by Matthew Robbins.
More films by Matthew Robbins Who is in the cast of Corvette Summer?
Corvette Summer stars Mark Hamill, Annie Potts and William Bryant, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Corvette Summer?
In the US, Corvette Summer is streaming on Cultpix and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Corvette Summer make at the box office?
Corvette Summer grossed $15.5 million worldwide.
How is Corvette Summer rated?
Corvette Summer has 56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Was Corvette Summer nominated for any awards?
Corvette Summer received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
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