Timothée Chalamet’s Darkest Crime Thriller Officially Arrives on Free Streaming
Timothée Chalamet’s crime thriller *Hot Summer Nights* will be available to stream free on Plex from 1 November. The 2017 film, described as a neo-noir, offers viewers a chance to see one of Chalamet’s less widely recognised performances ahead of the release of *Dune: Part Three*.
Directed by Elijah Bynum, the film is set in 1991 and stars Chalamet as a teenager drawn into the drug trade. He also falls for McKayla, played by Maika Monroe, who is the sister of his business partner. The article notes Chalamet’s other A24 films, including *Lady Bird* and *Marty Supreme*.
In short
- *Hot Summer Nights* arrives free on Plex on 1 November.
- Chalamet plays a teenager caught up in the 1991 drug trade.
- Maika Monroe co-stars as his partner’s sister.
Explained simply
Hot Summer Nights is a crime drama set in 1991, when a teenage newcomer to Cape Cod becomes involved in selling drugs. Timothée Chalamet plays the teenager, who also falls for McKayla, the sister of his business partner.
The film was directed by Elijah Bynum and also stars Maika Monroe as McKayla. It is one of Chalamet’s earlier, less widely known roles, alongside better-known films such as Lady Bird.