Almost Summer is a 1978 American comedy film directed by Martin Davidson, and produced by Motown Productions for Universal Pictures.

Set in a generic Southern California high school, the plot revolves around a student council election that stirs up assorted petty jealousies among various characters.

With only two weeks until the vote, Bobby and Dean desperately seek a replacement candidate due to their substantial bets against Christine.

Despite initial resistance, Darryl is convinced when Bobby highlights that running for office is a way to gain attention from popular girls like Christine.

Minutes later, at the school assembly introducing the candidates, Darryl delivers a speech, making a positive impression on his classmates.

The best-known actors to star in the film were Bruno Kirby as Bobby DeVito and Tim Matheson in the role of Kevin Hawkins.

Also of note is the scene between two future characters (Hayward and Coolidge) of the TV series The White Shadow, when Dean Hampton (Thomas Carter) tries to convince basketball star Scottie (Byron Stewart) to run for president.

The title song, which became a mid-level hit single (U.S. #28, Canada #30),[7][8] opens with the lyrics "Susie wants to be a lady director, and Eddie wants to drive a hearse; Johnny wants to be a doctor or lawyer, and Linda wants to be a nurse" — reflecting a total lack of world-changing idealism on the part of the teenage characters.