My Summer With Des

1998Movie1 h 23 min

62
DecentGoodWatch score
62
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Romantic comedy set during the European football championships in 1996, where football fan Martin finds his life is going from bad to worse after losing his job and splitting up with his girlfriend.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

Crew

Directed by
Simon Curtis
Written by
Arthur Smith
Produced by
Joy Spink
Music by
Jim Parker

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Facts

May 25, 1998 · 1 h 23 min · Comedy, Romance, TV Movie

Released
May 25, 1998
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Genres
Comedy, Romance, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Actor Allusion, Not So Above It All, Ambiguous Situation +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is My Summer With Des worth watching?"

Questions about My Summer With Des

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is My Summer With Des worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.8).

Will My Summer With Des make me laugh?

Light

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

Is My Summer With Des good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does My Summer With Des use?

Actor AllusionNot So Above It AllAmbiguous SituationTime Travel for Fun and ProfitManic Pixie Dream GirlThe Lad-etteForegone ConclusionEverybody SmokesBookendsThink Unsexy ThoughtsBritpopAside Glanceand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Actor Allusion, Not So Above It All, and Ambiguous Situation.