A Summer Story

1988Movie1 h 35 min

77
GreatGoodWatch score

A deeply romantic, nostalgic romance movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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For every man and every woman there is that one great love. A love that touches the heart, fires the soul, and lingers in the memory forever.

A young lawyer from London, Mr. Ashton, and his best friend are hiking across Dartmoor. When he twists his ankle, Ashton is forced to seek help at a nearby farmhouse and stays there for a few days. Innocent beauty Megan David catches the attention of Ashton. He decides to stay longer, and he and Megan fall in love, much to the displeasure of Megan's aunt and her loutish son.

Feels like

  • Period Romance
  • Pastoral Drama
  • Star-Crossed Lovers
  • British Countryside
  • Bittersweet Love Story
  • Family Obstacles
  • Nostalgic Tone
  • Gentle Pacing
  • Heartfelt

Cast

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Directed by
Piers Haggard
Produced by
Danton Rissner

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Facts

August 11, 1988 · 1 h 35 min · Romance, Drama

Released
August 11, 1988
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
9 countries

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Questions about A Summer Story

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Is A Summer Story worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%).

Is A Summer Story okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is A Summer Story good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Summer Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.