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Summer of 85

1520201h 41mFrançois Ozon
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 82% · Metacritic 65

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"Whoever dies first, the other promises to dance on his grave."

What do you dream of when you're 16-years-old and in a seaside resort in Normandy in the 1980s? A best friend? A lifelong teen pact? Scooting off on adventures on a boat or a motorbike? Living life at breakneck speed? No. You dream of death. Because you can't get a bigger kick than dying. And that's why you save it till the very end. The summer holidays are just beginning, and this story recounts how Alexis grew into himself.

RomanceDrama
Based On Novel Or BookSailingNormandy, FranceMotorcycleTeenage BoyLgbtLgbt TeenBurlesqueSummer JobSeaside Town

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What is Summer of 85 (2020) about?

What do you dream of when you're 16-years-old and in a seaside resort in Normandy in the 1980s? A best friend? A lifelong teen pact? Scooting off on adventures on a boat or a motorbike? Living life at breakneck speed? No. You dream of death. Because you can't get a bigger kick than dying. And that's why you save it till the very end. The summer holidays are just beginning, and this story recounts…

Who stars in Summer of 85?

Summer of 85 stars Félix Lefebvre (Alexis Robin), Benjamin Voisin (David Gorman), Philippine Velge (Kate), Valeria Bruni Tedeschi (Madame Gorman), Melvil Poupaud (Mr. Lefèvre). The film was directed by François Ozon.

How long is Summer of 85?

Summer of 85 has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2020. It is rated 15.

Is Summer of 85 worth watching?

Summer of 85 holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 82. Fans of Romance, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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