Griffin Nafly (Everett Blunck) is the most ambitious playwright of his generation. He's also fourteen years old and living with his parents in a humdrum suburb while dreaming of moving to New York City. When his mom (Melanie Lynskey) hires a handsome 25-year-old handyman (Owen Teague), Griffin's life and his new play take an inspired turn.

The writer-director Nicholas Colia infuses his feature debut with sensitivity and the sweet awkwardness of youth. - Chris Azzopardi, NY Times

Blunck is an arresting presence. He balances Griffin's intensity and know-it-all attitude with unexpected moments of typical adolescent insecurity - Lovia Gyarkye - Hollywood Reporter

As a showcase for [Nicholas Colia's] stellar casting abilities and knack for heartwarming storytelling, Griffin in Summer is a very fine feature directorial debut.  - Kate Erbland - Indiewire