Summer Hours
Seen it?2008 | 103 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After the death of a septuagenarian woman, her three children deliberate over what to do with her estate.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Olivier Assayas
- Juliette BinocheAdrienne
- Charles BerlingFrédéric
- Jérémie RenierJérémie
- Édith ScobHélène
- Dominique ReymondLisa
- Valérie BonnetonAngela
- Isabelle SadoyanEloïse
- Kyle EastwoodJames
- Alice de LencquesaingSylvie
- Émile BerlingPierre