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My Summer of Love

2005Movie1 h 27 minR

DramaRomance
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic826.8Rotten Tomatoes90%70%

A deeply romantic, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

The most dangerous thing to want is more.

In the Yorkshire countryside, working-class tomboy Mona meets the exotic, pampered Tamsin. To seal their friendship, Mona introduces Tamsin to her born-again Christian brother and helps her spy on her adulterous father. Bound together by their secrets, the two girls see their friendship deepen and enter into dangerous waters.

Feels like

  • Queer Romance
  • Rural Drama
  • Character Study
  • Intense Friendship
  • Class Divide
  • Psychological
  • Bittersweet
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Summertime Setting
  • Understated

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Paweł Pawlikowski
Written by
Paweł Pawlikowski, Helen Cross, Michael Wynne
Produced by
Chris Collins, Tanya Seghatchian
Music by
Alison Goldfrapp, Will Gregory

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Facts

May 5, 2005 · 1 h 27 min · R

Released
May 5, 2005
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$3 million
Available in
42 countries

Tropes

Missing Mom, Bury Your Gays, Uptown Girl +9

  • Missing Mom
  • Bury Your Gays
  • Uptown Girl
  • Blonde, Brunette, Redhead
  • Corpsing
  • Bait the Dog
  • Faking the Dead
  • Spared by the Adaptation
  • Brainy Brunette
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Preacher Man
  • Promotion to Parent

12 of 49 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream My Summer of Love?"

Questions about My Summer of Love

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Summer of Love?

In the United States, you can rent or buy My Summer of Love from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 11 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is My Summer of Love worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is My Summer of Love good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is My Summer of Love plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does My Summer of Love use?

Missing MomBury Your GaysUptown GirlBlonde, Brunette, RedheadCorpsingBait the DogFaking the DeadSpared by the AdaptationBrainy BrunetteMs. FanservicePreacher ManPromotion to Parentand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 tropes for it, including Missing Mom, Bury Your Gays, and Uptown Girl.