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Pools (2025)
Director: Sam Hayes
Cast: Odessa A'zion, Ariel Winter, Mason Gooding, Michael Vlamis
Runtime99 min
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Kennedy has one day to get her shit together or get kicked out of school for good. Instead of buckling down, she rallies a ragtag crew for a midnight pool-hopping adventure through the lavish estates of her college town. But under the surface, Kennedy is searching for answers to the questions tearing her up inside in the wake of her father's death. As the secrets spill, this wild escape becomes a cathartic journey of self-discovery.
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Pools (2025), directed by Sam Hayes, is a critically acclaimed comedy-drama that follows Kennedy's search for self-discovery during a wild midnight pool-hopping adventure. While details on awards recognition are limited, the film has received positive reviews from critics and audiences, with strong ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes indicating it has resonated with viewers.
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With its blend of heartfelt drama and biting comedy, 'Pools' (2025) from director Sam Hayes offers a fresh, introspective take on the college experience. Led by a standout performance from Odessa A'zion, this film explores themes of grief, identity, and self-discovery through the lens of one student's midnight pool-hopping adventure, making it a must-see for fans of character-driven dramedies.
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Pools is a 2025 American coming of age film directed by Sam Hayes in his debut feature film. The film stars Odessa A'zion, Ariel Winter, Tyler Alvarez, Michael Vlamis, Francesca Noel and Suzanne Cryer. The film has received mixed reviews.
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