Hot Summer Days (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 5.9

Hot Summer Days poster

Released in 2010, Hot Summer Days is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Tony Chan, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. In "Hot Summer Days" a hot summer heat wave engulfs the Chinese territory, while the movie covers the lives of various characters during that time. There's chaffeur Wah who tries to woo foot masseur Li Yan via text messages, air conditioner repairman Ah Wai interested in biker girl Ding Dong, a master sushi chef who spurns the love of writer Wasabi, country hick Da Fu who tries to impress teddy bear factory worker Xiao Qi Angela Baby by standing out in the hot noon sun for 100 days, & photographer Leslie Guan & assistant attempting to track down a woman who they believed cursed the photographer into blindness ...

Who’s in it. Hot Summer Days stars Jacky Cheung as Wah, René Liu as Li Yan, Vivian Hsu as Wasabi and Nicholas Tse as Ah Wai, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Hot Summer Days has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hot Summer Days page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hot Summer Days tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hot Summer Days (2010)?
In US, Hot Summer Days is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Hot Summer Days worth watching?
Hot Summer Days holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hot Summer Days?
Hot Summer Days stars Jacky Cheung, René Liu, Vivian Hsu, Nicholas Tse and Barbie Hsu.
When was Hot Summer Days released?
Hot Summer Days was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.