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Smiles of a Summer Night

1955Movie1 h 49 minNR

ComedyRomance
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd3.9/5Rotten Tomatoes100%89%

A romantic, layered comedy movie about history and society.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

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Story

A sexy frolic about the sport of love

Early in the 20th century, middle-aged lawyer Fredrik Egerman and his young wife, Anne, have still not consummated their marriage, while Fredrik's son finds himself increasingly attracted to his new stepmother. To make matters worse, Fredrik's old flame Desiree makes a public bet that she can seduce him at a romantic weekend retreat where four couples convene, swapping partners and pairing off in unexpected ways.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Historical Setting
  • Partner Swapping
  • Sophisticated Dialogue
  • Melancholy Undertones
  • Social Satire
  • Complex Relationships
  • Character-Driven
  • Nostalgic Charm

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Ingmar Bergman
Written by
Ingmar Bergman
Produced by
Allan Ekelund
Music by
Erik Nordgren

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Facts

December 26, 1955 · 1 h 49 min · NR

Released
December 26, 1955
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
Swedish
Made in
Sweden
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

Comedy, Butt-Monkey, As You Know +9

  • Comedy
  • Butt-Monkey
  • As You Know
  • May–December Romance
  • Gory Discretion Shot
  • Social Climber
  • Unspoken Plan Guarantee
  • Ironic Echo
  • Luck-Based Search Technique
  • Love Dodecahedron
  • Enemy Mine
  • Behind the Black

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Smiles of a Summer Night?"

Questions about Smiles of a Summer Night

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Where can I stream Smiles of a Summer Night?

Darkroom

In the United States, Smiles of a Summer Night is free with ads on Darkroom. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is Smiles of a Summer Night worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.7, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Is Smiles of a Summer Night good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Smiles of a Summer Night make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Smiles of a Summer Night in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.

What tropes does Smiles of a Summer Night use?

ComedyButt-MonkeyAs You KnowMay–December RomanceGory Discretion ShotSocial ClimberUnspoken Plan GuaranteeIronic EchoLuck-Based Search TechniqueLove DodecahedronEnemy MineBehind the Blackand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Comedy, Butt-Monkey, and As You Know.