Smiles of a Summer Night
Seen it?1955 | 109 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Swedish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Early in the 20th century, middle-aged lawyer Fredrik Egerman and his young wife, Anne, have still not consummated their marriage, while Fredrik's son finds himself increasingly attracted to his new stepmother. To make matters worse, Fredrik's old flame Desiree makes a public bet that she can seduce him at a romantic weekend retreat where four couples convene, swapping partners and pairing off in unexpected ways.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ingmar Bergman
- Gunnar BjörnstrandFredrik Egerman
- Ulla JacobssonAnne Egerman
- Eva DahlbeckDesirée Armfeldt
- Harriet AnderssonPetra
- Margit CarlqvistCountess Charlotte Malcolm
- Jarl KulleCount Carl Magnus Malcolm
- Åke FridellFrid
- Björn BjelfvenstamHenrik Egerman
- Naima WifstrandDesirée's Mother
- Jullan KindahlBeata