Summer Dream (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 3.8

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Released in 1990, Summer Dream is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Paulo Sérgio de Almeida, running about 80 minutes. “What a crazy summer!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Grieved over the loss of their daughter, an elderly couple has decided do spend their vacation travelling around Europe. The cab driver who takes them to the airport, Leo, overhears their conversation and decides to profit from their situation: Leo convinces the couple's staff he's their nephew, and invites his friends and girlfriend over for a special summer. Things go awry when his friend Marcelo arrives with a bus full of teenagers, who believe the mansion is actually a summer camp.

Who’s in it. Summer Dream stars Sérgio Mallandro as Léo, Fafy Siqueira as Dona Sofia, Andréa Veiga as Jam and Letícia Spiller as Letícia, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Summer Dream has proved divisive with audiences.

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

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Summer Dream (1990)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Summer Dream change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Summer Dream worth watching?
Summer Dream holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Summer Dream?
Summer Dream stars Sérgio Mallandro, Fafy Siqueira, Andréa Veiga, Letícia Spiller and Cátia Paganote.
When was Summer Dream released?
Summer Dream was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.