The Longest Summer (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1998, The Longest Summer is a drama and crime film directed by Fruit Chan, running about 128 minutes. “In the year 1997 a 150 year old baby was born.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It is July 1st of 1997, and Hong Kong is bright in celebration. The United Kingdom handover of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China leaves Ga Yin, and his fellow soldiers without work. Which leads them to find employment and money any way they can get it. Without much success, Ga Yin decides to join his brother Ga Suen in the triad gang world.
Who’s in it. The Longest Summer stars Sam Lee as Ga Suen, Robby Cheung as Officer Cheung, Tony Ho as Ng Ga-Yin and Jo Kuk Cho-Lam as Jane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Longest Summer 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 The Longest Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Longest Summer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Longest Summer (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Longest Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Longest Summer worth watching?
- The Longest Summer holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Longest Summer?
- The Longest Summer stars Sam Lee, Robby Cheung, Tony Ho, Jo Kuk Cho-Lam and Bobby Lam Sek-Gin.
- When was The Longest Summer released?
- The Longest Summer was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.