Costa Rican Summer
“Heroes don't die, they just stop showering”
Synopsis
A titillating teen comedy, a young surfer and his friends head to Costa Rica to save his beautiful aunt's beach motel, resurrect an old surf champion and find enough waves and women to make for a totally tasty time.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Matthews
- Screenplay & Story
- Joel Silverman
- Original Title
- Costa Rican Summer
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Matthews
Joel Silverman
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Silverman
Writer
Jason Matthews
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Costa Rican Summer
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What is Costa Rican Summer about?
A titillating teen comedy, a young surfer and his friends head to Costa Rica to save his beautiful aunt's beach motel, resurrect an old surf champion and find enough waves and women to make for a totally tasty time.
Who directed Costa Rican Summer?
Costa Rican Summer was directed by Jason Matthews.
Who stars in Costa Rican Summer?
The principal cast of Costa Rican Summer includes Peter Dante, Susan Ward, David Chokachi, Pamela Anderson, Max Van Ville.
When was Costa Rican Summer released and how long is it?
Costa Rican Summer was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Costa Rican Summer?
Costa Rican Summer holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).