Next Summer (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 1985, Next Summer is a drama film directed by Nadine Trintignant, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Edouard is patriarch of a large family: his second wife, Jeanne, has just had a baby and finally had enough of his philandering. As the marriage between them unravels, Edouard's daughters experience their own emotional shock waves. Dina, in a relationship with playwright Paul, wants more from her daily life, while Sidone is married to a fellow musician but is terrified of performing in public. Fast-forward seven years: Edouard is gravely ill, and the family shares their issues, hopes and fears.
Who’s in it. Next Summer stars Philippe Noiret as Edouard, Claudia Cardinale as Jeanne, Fanny Ardant as Dina and Jean-Louis Trintignant as Paul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Next Summer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Next Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Next Summer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Next Summer (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Next Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Next Summer worth watching?
- Next Summer holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Next Summer?
- Next Summer stars Philippe Noiret, Claudia Cardinale, Fanny Ardant, Jean-Louis Trintignant and Marie Trintignant.
- When was Next Summer released?
- Next Summer was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.
