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The Last of Summer

1978Show1 season4 episodes

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
80
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

A French actress returns to her Irish roots during the last summer before World War II. While there, she must come to grips with her family and the love of two men. Television adaptation of Kate O'Brien's 1943 novel of the same name.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

9 of 9 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Dónall Farmer
Written by
Kate O'Brien
Produced by
Dónall Farmer
Music by
T.C. Kelly

Everyone

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Facts

October 5, 1978 · October 26, 1978 · Ended

First aired
October 5, 1978
Last aired
October 26, 1978
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Last of Summer worth watching?"

Questions about The Last of Summer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Last of Summer worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80.

Is The Last of Summer okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Last of Summer good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Last of Summer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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