L'été en pente douce (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1987, L'été en pente douce is a drama and romance film directed by Gérard Krawczyk, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. When he inherits the family house and property after his mother's death, aspiring novelist Fane returns home with his bimbo girlfriend Lilas. He must care for his idiot brother Mo and contend with a greedy garage owner who covets Fane's property to expand his business. When efforts to buy the property are fruitless, the mechanic incites the townsfolk against the strange trio.
Who’s in it. L'été en pente douce stars Jacques Villeret as Maurice Leheurt aka Mo, Jean-Pierre Bacri as Stephane Leheurt aka Fane, Pauline Lafont as Lilas and Jean Bouise as Olivier Voke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, L'été en pente douce has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'été en pente douce page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'été en pente douce tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L'été en pente douce (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for L'été en pente douce change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is L'été en pente douce worth watching?
- L'été en pente douce holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in L'été en pente douce?
- L'été en pente douce stars Jacques Villeret, Jean-Pierre Bacri, Pauline Lafont, Jean Bouise and Guy Marchand.
- When was L'été en pente douce released?
- L'été en pente douce was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.