A Brighter Summer Day (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1991, A Brighter Summer Day is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Edward Yang, running about 237 minutes.
What it’s about. A boy experiences first love, friendships and injustices growing up in 1960s Taiwan.
Who’s in it. A Brighter Summer Day stars Chang Chen as Xiao Si'r, Lisa Yang as Ming, Elaine Jin as Mother and Chuan Wang as Eldest Sister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, A Brighter Summer Day sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Brighter Summer Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Brighter Summer Day tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Brighter Summer Day (1991)?
- In US, A Brighter Summer Day is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Brighter Summer Day worth watching?
- A Brighter Summer Day holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Brighter Summer Day?
- A Brighter Summer Day stars Chang Chen, Lisa Yang, Elaine Jin, Chuan Wang and Chang Han.
- When was A Brighter Summer Day released?
- A Brighter Summer Day was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 237 minutes.