Summer Detective (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2019, Summer Detective is a comedy and drama film directed by Lei Xu, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Chaoying, Shuhe and Zhanyi are three ordinary rural elders who have a good relationship and often drink together.Recently, Chaoying sold all his cattle which he had raised for a long time，and began to renovate his old house full of ambition. However, an accident at the construction site happened unexpectedly. Shuhe, who came to help Chaoying build the house, was hit by a car which ran away. According to the convention of the village, if the killer cannot be found, Chaoying will be responsible for the unaffordable medical expenses. And in this case, he would had no money for his house. In order to keep Chaoying’s house and to demand justice for their friend, two old rural men, Chaoying and Zhanyi, embarked on the journey of chasing the hit-and-run driver. They rode three-wheeled electric motors and ran on the vast North China Plain. It was doomed to be an absurd journey…
Who’s in it. Summer Detective stars Chaoying Xu as Chaoying, Zhang Zhanyi as Zhanyi and Su Shuhe as Shuhe.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Summer Detective has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer Detective tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer Detective (2019)?
- In US, Summer Detective is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Summer Detective worth watching?
- Summer Detective holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Summer Detective?
- Summer Detective stars Chaoying Xu, Zhang Zhanyi and Su Shuhe.
- When was Summer Detective released?
- Summer Detective was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.