PEAK SEASON
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Written and Directed by
Steven Kanter (The End of Us, 2021)
Henry Loevner (The End of Us, 2021) (The Flash: Escape the Midnight Circus, 2023)
Starring
Claudia Restrepo (Lesbian Princess, 2016) (Your Daily Horoscope, 2020) (The Book of Queer, 2022)
Derrick Joseph DeBlasis (She’s the He, 2025) (Take Care, 2025) (The End of Us, 2021)
Ben Coleman (The End of Us, 2021) (Worth It: Lifestyle, 2017 - 2018) (Outsmarted, 2017)
Fred Melamed (A Serious Man, 2009) (WandaVision, 2021) (Barry, 2022 - 2023) (Shiva Baby, 2020)
Logline
An emotionally adrift young woman forges an unexpected friendship with a wilderness guide when she and her fiancé take a summer holiday in Jackson Hole, WY
Completed
2023
Runtime
82min
Country of Origin
USA
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Production Company
Tectonics Films
Festivals and Awards
ReFrame (2023) - Best FeatureSXSW (2023)
Synopsis
New York yuppies Amy and Max arrive in the wealthy resort town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming for a summer vacation. Amy wants to enjoy a romantic getaway with her fiancé. But Max neglects Amy to spend the week working, leaving her to wander town alone. Amy finds a friend in Loren, a local wilderness guide who takes her fly fishing. She's immediately drawn to this magnetic, free-spirited stranger. Both lonely and lost in their own lives, Amy and Loren share an instant connection. When Max is called away on business, Amy and Loren spend the week together exploring the Tetons. As her bond with Loren grows into something more than friendship, Amy questions whether she'll return to NYC with Max after all.
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Reviews
‘Within the first few minutes, Peak Season proves itself to be a great hidden gem for lovers of the genre –and by the end, it cements itself as one of the year’s best films overall.’
LOUD & CLEAR REVIEWS | Read Review Here
‘It’s a rare film that takes you on a journey without ever feeling forced or showy – a quiet masterpiece that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll.’
MORBIDLY BEAUTIFUL | Read Review Here
‘…Peak Season manages to craft a heartfelt, authentic, and endearing portrayal of friendship that will not only entertain, but will provoke some thought, too.’
COLLIDER | Read Review Here
‘Peak Season is a well-written and engaging drama. The characters are likable and relatable. The three leads are perfect and play off each other wonderfully.’
FILM THREAT | Read Review Here
The characters were so real and relatable. Beautifully shot film. Charming and subtle humor throughout kept me laughing. Just a refreshing peak into the genuine connection between two strangers.
ROTTEN TOMATOES | Read Review Here
‘On its surface, Peak Season is a light, charming big city girl meets small town boy romantic-comedy that we’ve seen countless times. But as it goes on it surprises you with its surprisingly complex philosophical musings about life, what we want, and what we think want. Where Peak Season ends up is more emotional but life-affirming than you can imagine for a romantic-comedy. If anything, it’s a late twentysomething dramedy that is as deeply introspective and life-affirming as it is charming and funny.’
SMASH CUT | Read Review Here
‘Between the gorgeously considered shots of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where Peak Season takes place, and the small details defining each character, the film is a breath of fresh, high-altitude air.’
THE DAILY BEAST | Read Review Here
The characters and emotion build so smoothly over the course of the movie. The subtle and understated tone amplified how I felt about what was happening on screen, and I found myself deeply relating to the characters' experiences.
ROTTEN TOMATOES | Read Review Here
