A Summer Story (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1988, A Summer Story is a drama and romance film directed by Piers Haggard, running about 95 minutes. “For every man and every woman there is that one great love. A love that touches the heart, fires the soul, and lingers in the memory forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bittersweet tale of lost love, based on a short story ("The Apple Tree") by John Galsworthy.
Who’s in it. A Summer Story stars James Wilby as Frank Ashton, Imogen Stubbs as Megan David, Susannah York as Mrs. Dora Narracombe and Kenneth Colley as Jim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, A Summer Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Summer Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Summer Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Summer Story (1988)?
- In US, A Summer Story is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Summer Story worth watching?
- A Summer Story holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Summer Story?
- A Summer Story stars James Wilby, Imogen Stubbs, Susannah York, Kenneth Colley and Jerome Flynn.
- When was A Summer Story released?
- A Summer Story was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.