Summer Light (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1943, Summer Light is a drama film directed by Jean Grémillon, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. A shimmering glass hotel at the top of a remote Provençal mountain provides the setting for a tragicomic tapestry about an obsessive love pentangle, whose principals range from an artist to a hotel manager to a dam worker.
Who’s in it. Summer Light stars Madeleine Renaud as Cri-Cri, Pierre Brasseur as Roland, Madeleine Robinson as Michèle and Paul Bernard as Patrice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Summer Light has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer Light (1943)?
- In US, Summer Light is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Summer Light worth watching?
- Summer Light 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 Summer Light?
- Summer Light stars Madeleine Renaud, Pierre Brasseur, Madeleine Robinson, Paul Bernard and Georges Marchal.
- When was Summer Light released?
- Summer Light was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.