Passing Summer (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2001, Passing Summer is a drama film directed by Angela Schanelec, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman faces a variety of emotional crises as she spends the summer interacting in differing ways with friends, family, and lovers in this drama. Valerie is an author in her early thirties who has just moved to Berlin, while her best friend Sophie will be spending the summer in Rome.
Who’s in it. Passing Summer stars Ursina Lardi as Valerie, Andreas Patton as Thomas, Anne Tismer as Marie and Wolfgang Michael as Maries Mann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Passing Summer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Passing Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Passing Summer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Passing Summer (2001)?
- In US, Passing Summer is available to stream on Rakuten Viki and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Passing Summer worth watching?
- Passing Summer holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Passing Summer?
- Passing Summer stars Ursina Lardi, Andreas Patton, Anne Tismer, Wolfgang Michael and Sophie Aigner.
- When was Passing Summer released?
- Passing Summer was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.