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Summer in the Shade

2020·Movie
1h 23min

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, growing up, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

How far will a girl go to save her soul?

Summer, 1997. Twelve-year-old Grace and eleven-year-old Asta have been friends for as long as they can remember. When her father suddenly leaves, Grace’s fascination with religion and the supernatural becomes an obsession. At the end of the school holidays the girls go to stay in a cottage in the Cornish countryside with Asta’s bohemian mum, Kate. There, troubled Grace is forced to confront her demons...
Coming-of-AgePsychological Drama1990s EnglandFemale FriendshipReligious ObsessionCornish CountrysideTroubled YouthIntrigueMelancholy

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Summer in the Shade legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Summer in the Shade worth watching?

43
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Summer in the Shade rated?

Suicide themes

Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is Summer in the Shade?

1 h 23 min

Summer in the Shade runs 1 h 23 min.

What language is Summer in the Shade in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Netherlands.

In how many countries can I watch Summer in the Shade?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Summer in the Shade in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.