A Summer Story (1988): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
A Summer Story is a 1988 romantic drama directed by Piers Haggard, starring Imogen Stubbs as Megan David, James Wilby and Jerome Flynn. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Piers Haggard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ITC Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Summer Story About?
The premise of A Summer Story without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young London lawyer, Ashton, injures his ankle while hiking Dartmoor and seeks refuge at a nearby farmhouse. There he meets the innocent and beautiful Megan David, and their growing affection blossoms into a passionate romance. Their love faces opposition from Megan’s disapproving aunt and her boorish son, adding tension to the idyllic countryside setting.
A Summer Story Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- premarital sex
- english countryside
- farm
- blond man
- abandoned by lover
- young couple
- man in a bed
- female frontal nudity
- sex scene
- based on short story
- photograph
- train station
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- train compartment
- sadness
- woman wears eyeglasses
- visit
- opening a door
- british accent
- kiss
- long hair
- countryside
- young man
- young woman
- visitor
- young male protagonist
- young romance
- eating
- affection
- recuperation
- barn
- sex in a barn
- kissing in a barn
- bare chested man
- husband wife relationship
- tragedy drama
- rural setting
- ends with a freeze frame
- female star appears nude
- love
- england
- cowardice
- orchestral music score
- period drama
- post office
- bank clerk
- funeral
- grave
- pipe smoking
- lie
- beach
Where to Watch A Summer Story
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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A Summer Story Cast & Characters
Imogen Stubbs leads the cast as Megan David, with James Wilby as Frank Ashton and Jerome Flynn as Joe Narracombe. Directed by Piers Haggard; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Piers Haggard
- Imogen Stubbs as Megan David
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James Wilby as Frank Ashton -
Jerome Flynn as Joe Narracombe - Susannah York as Mrs. Dora Narracombe
Also Starring in A Summer Story
· 9 more- Kenneth Colley Jim
- John Elmes Phil Halliday
- Sophie Ward Stella Halliday
- Camilla Power Sabina Halliday
- Juliette Fleming Freda Halliday
- John Savident Bank Clerk
- Harry Burton Garton
- Sukie Smith Betsy Beecher
- Rachel Joyce Post Office Girl
A Summer Story Plot Summary
What happens in A Summer Story from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the summer of 1902, Frank Ashton, a cultured London barrister, sets out on a walking holiday through the windswept lanes of Dartmoor. After a fall leaves him with a twisted ankle, he is cared for by a kind and capable village girl, Megan David, who tends his wound at a nearby farmhouse. Her gentleness stands in stark contrast to his city polish, and a quiet warmth begins to bloom between them. Megan’s cousin, Joe Narracombe, is wary of refined men and has his own claim on her heart, adding a subtle edge to the budding romance. The moor’s rugged beauty becomes the backdrop for a romance that feels both urgent and fragile, a test of whether two people from such different worlds can meet halfway.
Full summary
The whole story of A Summer Story, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know A Summer Story?
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 Frank Ashton's profession at the start of the film?
Cars in A Summer Story
1 car on screen: the 1920 Sunbeam 16.
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1920 Sunbeam 16 Minor role
A Summer Story Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Aquel inolvidable verano” and “Uma História de Amor”.
- Also known as
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- Aquel inolvidable verano
- Uma História de Amor
- Un amore d'estate
- Ein schicksalhafter Sommer
- 썸머 스토리
- Летняя история
- 仲夏之恋
- Meghalni a szerelemért
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A Summer Story FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of A Summer Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Summer Story?
A Summer Story runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was A Summer Story released?
A Summer Story was released on August 11, 1988.
Who directed A Summer Story?
A Summer Story was directed by Piers Haggard.
More films by Piers Haggard Who is in the cast of A Summer Story?
A Summer Story stars Imogen Stubbs as Megan David, James Wilby as Frank Ashton and Jerome Flynn as Joe Narracombe, among 13 credited actors.
Where can I watch A Summer Story?
In the US, A Summer Story is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Pluto TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does A Summer Story have a post-credit scene?
No. A Summer Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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