Plot
A family vacation during the summer of 1985 changes everything for a teenage boy obsessed with ping pong.

Release Year: 2014

Rating: 6.5/10 (158 voted)

Critic's Score: 56/100

Director: Michael Tully

Stars: Marcello Conte, Judah Friedlander, Amy Sedaris

Storyline
The year is 1985. Rad Miracle is a shy 13-year-old white kid who's obsessed with two things: ping pong and hip hop. During his family's annual summer vacation to Ocean City, Maryland, Rad makes a new best friend, experiences his first real crush, becomes the target of rich, racist local bullies, and finds an unexpected mentor in his outcast next-door neighbor. Ping Pong Summer is about that time in your life when you're treated like an alien by everyone around you, even though you know deep down you're as funky fresh as it gets.

Writers: Michael Tully, Michael Tully

Cast:
Susan Sarandon - Randi Jammer
Lea Thompson - Mrs. Miracle
Amy Sedaris - Aunt Peggy
John Hannah - Mr. Miracle
Judah Friedlander - Anthony
Quinn McColgan - Team Lyle
Robert Longstreet - Uncle Jim
Emmi Shockley - Stacy Summers
Marcello Conte - Rad Miracle
Maddie Howard - Rhonda
Andy Riddle - Dale Lyons
Joseph McCaughtry - Lyle Ace
Helena May Seabrook - Michelle Miracle
Chelsea Reba - Party Girl
Brian Foreman - Tourist

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Country: USA

Language: English

Release Date: 18 January 2014

Filming Locations: Ocean City, Maryland, USA

Technical Specs

Runtime: 92 min

Trivia:
The DeLorean in the motel parking lot is a reference to both Lea Thompson's famous role in Back To The Future and the year 1985, when both Ping Pong Summer and Back To The Future take place. See more »

Author:

Rating: 10/10

I was totally moved by this film. I felt that I was placed in the 1980's I related to all the actors. I was filled with total emotions. It was so refreshing to see a movie that totally moved me. It was true entertainment! I know I could bring my grand-children to it. Congrads to the cast and crew! Truly a remarkable film. We saw the film in Sundance. My wife and I went to the premier it was such a great experience, one on won't forget. We were also invited to the party in the evening. To personally meet with Mike Tully and the young talent is an experience i won't forget. To play Ping pong with them was so great. Of course I am not as good as they are but I gave it my all. This film made me laugh and cry. It was such an experience. I hope all of you will try and see this film when it is out at the theaters..

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