The Red Summer (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Series · ★ 4
Released in 2002, The Red Summer is a drama series.
What it’s about. Hélène de Graf, a wealthy heiress, is found dead in her home in Savoie, on the shores of Lake Bourget. Thomas, her lover, is accused because he visited her shortly before she was discovered dead. He will spend thirteen years in prison. Upon his release, he has only one desire: to unmask the real murderer. Thus begins a veritable manhunt for him, and for us, a mystery: who killed Hélène? Thomas can count on his sister and her husband, an eminent local doctor who has always believed in his innocence, but also on his best friend, none other than his fellow prisoner. But then, who killed Hélène de Graf, and above all, why? Everyone around her is suspected, starting with her husband Alex, his new wife Paola, and even the casino director, Gilles Delprat.
Who’s in it. The Red Summer stars Guy Marchand as Capitaine Le Brec, Agathe de La Boulaye as Valérie Beaulieu, Jacques Spiesser as Robert Lantier and Hubert Saint-Macary as Bernard Gévaudan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Red Summer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Summer tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Summer (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Red Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Red Summer worth watching?
- The Red Summer holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Red Summer?
- The Red Summer stars Guy Marchand, Agathe de La Boulaye, Jacques Spiesser, Hubert Saint-Macary and Jean-Michel Tinivelli.
- When was The Red Summer released?
- The Red Summer was released in 2002.