A Bad Summer (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2025, A Bad Summer is a drama and crime film directed by Hideo Jojo, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Sasaki is a sincere civil servant, working at city hall. Due to his timid personality, he can't properly deal with nasty people, including a single mother on the verge of giving up her own child, another civil servant pressing him to have a physical relationship, and a person who receives welfare benefits unfairly. His passivity leads him to get caught up in a terrible crime.
Who’s in it. A Bad Summer stars Takumi Kitamura as Mamoru Sasaki, Yuumi Kawai as Aimi Hayashino, Marika Ito as Yuko Miyata and Katsuya Maiguma as Yoji Takano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, A Bad Summer sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Bad Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Bad Summer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Bad Summer (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Bad Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Bad Summer worth watching?
- A Bad Summer holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Bad Summer?
- A Bad Summer stars Takumi Kitamura, Yuumi Kawai, Marika Ito, Katsuya Maiguma and Yumena Yanai.
- When was A Bad Summer released?
- A Bad Summer was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.