Summer Things (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 2002, Summer Things is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michel Blanc, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. Two couple of friends, one very rich, the other almost homeless, decide to go on Holiday. Julie, a single mother, joins them too. Once at seaside, it starts a complicate love cross among them that will involve also a transsexual, a jealous brother, a Latin Lover and another nervous stressed couple. Not to mention about the daughter of one of them that is secretly in Chicago with one of her father's employees... At the end of the summer, all of them will join the same party...

Who’s in it. Summer Things stars Charlotte Rampling as Elizabeth Lannier, Jacques Dutronc as Bertrand Lannier, Lou Doillon as Emilie and Sami Bouajila as Kevin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Summer Things has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer Things page.

If you liked it. Fans of Summer Things tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Summer Things (2002)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Summer Things change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Summer Things worth watching?
Summer Things holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Summer Things?
Summer Things stars Charlotte Rampling, Jacques Dutronc, Lou Doillon, Sami Bouajila and Karin Viard.
When was Summer Things released?
Summer Things was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.