Bicycles Are for the Summer (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1984, Bicycles Are for the Summer is a drama film directed by Jaime Chávarri, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. In Madrid, the family of Don Luis, his wife Dolores and their children, Manolita and Luisito, share the daily life of the Civil War with their maid and neighbours. Despite having failed his exams, Luisito wants his father to buy him a bicycle. However, the situation forces them to delay the purchase and the delay, like the war itself, is to last much longer than expected.
Who’s in it. Bicycles Are for the Summer stars Amparo Soler Leal as Dolores, Victoria Abril as Manolita, Alicia Hermida as Antonia and Marisa Paredes as María Luisa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Bicycles Are for the 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 Bicycles Are for the Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bicycles Are for the Summer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bicycles Are for the Summer (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bicycles Are for the Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bicycles Are for the Summer worth watching?
- Bicycles Are for the Summer holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bicycles Are for the Summer?
- Bicycles Are for the Summer stars Amparo Soler Leal, Victoria Abril, Alicia Hermida, Marisa Paredes and Patricia Adriani.
- When was Bicycles Are for the Summer released?
- Bicycles Are for the Summer was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.