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Days of the Bagnold Summer

2020Movie1 h 26 min

Comedy
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic57–Rotten Tomatoes93%65%

A slow-burning, melancholic comedy movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Sue works in a library. Daniel eats crisps and listens to Metallica. This was the summer Daniel was due to spend with his father and his father's new wife in Florida. But when they cancel his trip at the last minute, Sue and Daniel suddenly face the prospect of six long weeks together.

Feels like

  • Bittersweet Family Drama
  • Sharp Scottish Wit
  • Understated Performance
  • Coming-of-Age Struggle
  • Quiet Domestic Realism
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Character Study
  • Melancholic Humor
  • Intimate Storytelling
  • Sibling Dynamics

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Simon Bird
Written by
Lisa Owens
Produced by
Matthew James Wilkinson
Music by
Stuart Murdoch, Chris Geddes, Stevie Jackson

Everyone

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Facts

August 13, 2020 · 1 h 26 min · Strong Language

Released
August 13, 2020
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
12 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Days of the Bagnold Summer?"

Questions about Days of the Bagnold Summer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Days of the Bagnold Summer?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVTubi TV

In the United States, Days of the Bagnold Summer streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Days of the Bagnold Summer worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 57).

Is Days of the Bagnold Summer okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Days of the Bagnold Summer make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is Days of the Bagnold Summer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.