All Summer in a Day (1982): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1982, All Summer in a Day is a familie and science-fiction film directed by Ed Kaplan, running about 25 minutes.

What it’s about. Based on the story by Ray Bradbury. Set on a planet where the sun shines for just a few minutes once every nine years, this is a classic tale of suffering and forgiveness. A classroom full of young children are excited to hear that today the rain will stop. However, they are also resentful of a new classmate from Earth who remembers what it's like to see the sun. "This gripping, unsettling production softens the original story’s abrupt conclusion without diminishing its punch. A masterful work." - Booklist. Winner of a CINE Golden Eagle, and honored by Instructor Magazine as one of the 25 Best Films of the Year.

Who’s in it. All Summer in a Day stars Reesa Mallen as Margot, Tammy Simpson as Paula, Jerry Marshak as Michael and Bridget Meade as Lisa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, All Summer in a Day has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch All Summer in a Day page.

If you liked it. Fans of All Summer in a Day tend to enjoy Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland, Zurück in die Zukunft, Der König der Löwen and Coco - Lebendiger als das Leben!.