A Summer's Tale (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Summer's Tale is a 2014 comedy drama directed by Eric Rohmer, starring Melvil Poupaud, Amanda Langlet and Gwenaëlle Simon. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $30.8 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. Critics gave it 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 91 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Eric Rohmer
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Big World Pictures
- Budget
- $60M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Summer's Tale About?
The premise of A Summer's Tale without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During his summer vacation, recent college graduate Gaspard finds himself by the Brittany coast, navigating the complexities of love and friendship. With the possibility of a relationship hanging in the balance, he experiences a series of unexpected encounters and forms meaningful connections. As the summer progresses, Gaspard is challenged to examine his own desires and the true nature of relationships, leading to a journey of self-discovery.
A Summer's Tale Cast
Melvil Poupaud leads the cast, with Amanda Langlet and Gwenaëlle Simon. Directed by Eric Rohmer; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Eric Rohmer
A Summer's Tale Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Summer's Tale 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 91 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 98% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 83%
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Metacritic 91 Metascore
User score 7.9
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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A Summer's Tale Plot Summary
What happens in A Summer's Tale from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gaspard, a recent graduate in mathematics and a budding musician, spends his summer vacation by the serene seaside town of Dinard. Alone in his friend’s vacated flat, he indulges in composing music and wandering through the picturesque streets. During his visits to a local restaurant, he crosses paths with Margot, a vibrant waitress with a zest for life. Although Gaspard is hesitant at first, a warm friendship blossoms between them, leading to daily strolls through the charming locale.
Full summary
The whole story of A Summer's Tale, scene by scene
A Summer's Tale Box Office & Budget
A Summer's Tale grossed $30.8 million worldwide on a $60 million budget, 51% of what it cost. $12.6 million came from the US and Canada and $18.2 million (59%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$30.8M
51% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $12.6M
- International
- $18.2M
- Budget
- $60M
How Well Do You Know A Summer's Tale?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Gaspard's main hobby during his time in Dinard?
Cars in A Summer's Tale
7 cars on screen, including the Ford Model T and the Ford Model T.
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2012 Jaguar XF X250 Minor role
A Summer's Tale Also Known As
Also known as “여름의 끝자락”.
- Also known as
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- 여름의 끝자락
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A Summer's Tale FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of A Summer's Tale, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Summer's Tale?
A Summer's Tale runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was A Summer's Tale released?
A Summer's Tale was released on June 20, 2014.
Who directed A Summer's Tale?
A Summer's Tale was directed by Eric Rohmer.
More films by Eric Rohmer Who is in the cast of A Summer's Tale?
A Summer's Tale stars Melvil Poupaud, Amanda Langlet and Gwenaëlle Simon, among 4 credited actors.
How much did A Summer's Tale make at the box office?
A Summer's Tale grossed $30.8 million worldwide ($12.6 million domestic, $18.2 million international) on a budget of $60 million.
How is A Summer's Tale rated?
A Summer's Tale has 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 91 on Metacritic and 3.9/5 on Movie Insider.
Does A Summer's Tale have a post-credit scene?
No. A Summer's Tale has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A Summer's Tale in?
The original language of A Summer's Tale is French.
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