Winter Spring Summer or Fall (2024): Parents Guide

Parents planning a movie night with teens face a dilemma: is the new Jenna Ortega romantic drama safe for younger viewers? We break down the age rating, streaming options, and content details so you can decide.

Release year: 2024 · Director: Tiffany Paulsen · Cast: Jenna Ortega, Percy Hynes White · Runtime: 99 minutes · Age rating: R · Streaming: Paramount+ and digital platforms

Is Winter Spring Summer or Fall still coming out?

Release date

• The film premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Festival on June 6, 2024 (Wikipedia).
• It was released digitally and in limited theaters on April 25, 2025 (Rotten Tomatoes).

Availability status

• The film is currently streaming on Paramount+. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Google Play.

Is Winter Spring Summer or Fall worth watching?

Critical reception

• The Hollywood Reporter praised the “strong performances” from Ortega and Hynes White in a review that called the film a “sweet, low-stakes romance” (The Hollywood Reporter).
• Critics note the film offers a familiar but comforting take on teen love, with solid acting carrying the predictable plot (Rotten Tomatoes).

Plot summary

• Two teenagers, Remi (Ortega) and Barnes (White), navigate a relationship across four seasons, exploring themes of trust, communication, and growing up.
• The story examines how a secret tested their bond and how they choose to move forward together.

Where can I watch Winter Spring Summer or Fall?

Streaming in the UK

• The film is available to stream on Paramount+ with a subscription.
• It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Google Play in the UK and US.

Other platforms

• As of now, the movie is not on Netflix, Disney+, or Prime Video (included with subscription). Availability may shift — check your local provider.

Is Winter Spring Summer or Fall appropriate?

Age rating

• The MPAA gave it an R rating for “teen drug and alcohol use and brief language.”
• The BBFC (UK) classifies it as 15, fitting the same content.

Content warnings

• No sexual violence or nudity is present.
• Scenes include teen characters drinking alcohol and using drugs.
• Some strong language occurs briefly.
• CringeMDB, a parent guide site, calls the film “safe to watch with parents or kids” regarding sex/nudity (CringeMDB).

What is the plot of Winter Spring Summer or Fall?

Written by Dan Schoffer and directed by Tiffany Paulsen, the film follows a pair of New Jersey teens, Remi (Ortega) and Barnes (White), as they fall in love across the four seasons. Their relationship is tested when a buried secret comes to light, forcing them to decide whether honesty or trust is more important.

Does the movie end with the couple together?

Yes, the film concludes with Remi and Barnes choosing to stay together after confronting the secret. The ending is hopeful and avoids tragic or ambiguous resolutions (Rotten Tomatoes).

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