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Bicycles Are for the Summer

1984Movie1 h 43 min

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–100%

A melancholic, nostalgic drama movie about history and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

In Madrid, the family of Don Luis, his wife Dolores and their children, Manolita and Luisito, share the daily life of the Civil War with their maid and neighbours. Despite having failed his exams, Luisito wants his father to buy him a bicycle. However, the situation forces them to delay the purchase and the delay, like the war itself, is to last much longer than expected.

Feels like

  • Spanish Civil War
  • Family Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Historical Setting
  • Melancholy
  • Nostalgic
  • Social Commentary
  • Everyday Life
  • Madrid

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Jaime Chávarri
Written by
Lola Salvador
Produced by
Alfredo Matas
Music by
Francisco Guerrero

Everyone

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Facts

January 20, 1984 · 1 h 43 min · Drama

Released
January 20, 1984
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Spain
Available in
1 country

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Bicycles Are for the Summer?"

Questions about Bicycles Are for the Summer

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Where can I stream Bicycles Are for the Summer?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Bicycles Are for the Summer worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Bicycles Are for the Summer okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Bicycles Are for the Summer in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.