My Summer With Des (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1998, My Summer With Des is a comedy, romance and tv movie film directed by Simon Curtis, running about 83 minutes. “Its Coming Home” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Romantic comedy set during the European football championships in 1996, where football fan Martin finds his life is going from bad to worse after losing his job and splitting up with his girlfriend. However, as the football tournament progresses his luck begins to turn, firstly because of England's successes on the pitch, and secondly because of his encounter with a mysterious woman.
Who’s in it. My Summer With Des stars Neil Morrissey as Martin, Rachel Weisz as Rosie, John Gordon Sinclair as Cameron and Arabella Weir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, My Summer With Des has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Summer With Des page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Summer With Des tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Summer With Des (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Summer With Des change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Summer With Des worth watching?
- My Summer With Des holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Summer With Des?
- My Summer With Des stars Neil Morrissey, Rachel Weisz, John Gordon Sinclair, Arabella Weir and Graeme Garden.
- When was My Summer With Des released?
- My Summer With Des was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.