Something Like Summer (2017): Cast & Plot
Something Like Summer is a 2017 romantic drama directed by David Berry, starring Jana Lee Hamblin as Mrs. Bentley, Grant Davis and Davi Santos. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- David Berry
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Blue Seraph Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Something Like Summer About?
The premise of Something Like Summer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This film explores the complex and evolving relationship between Ben and Tim, who begin as secret high school sweethearts. Over twelve years, their connection transforms, navigating the challenges of adulthood, evolving into a mix of animosity and a complicated friendship. The story follows their journey as they grow and change, revealing the enduring impact of their initial bond.
Something Like Summer Themes & Keywords
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- gay romance
- gay latino
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Something Like Summer Cast & Characters
Jana Lee Hamblin leads the cast as Mrs. Bentley, with Grant Davis as Benjamin Bentley and Davi Santos as Tim Wyman. Directed by David Berry; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Berry
- Jana Lee Hamblin as Mrs. Bentley
- Grant Davis as Benjamin Bentley
- Davi Santos as Tim Wyman
- Ben Baur as Jace Holden
Also Starring in Something Like Summer
· 8 more- Ajiona Alexus Allison Cross
- Greg James Mr. Wyman
- Tristan Decker Bryce Hunter
- Ron Boyd Mr. Bentley
- Chip Sherman Ronnie Adams
- Madisyn Lane Krista Norman
- Will Shepherd Señor Langdon
- RJ Aguiar Police Officer 2
Something Like Summer Plot Summary
What happens in Something Like Summer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Benjamin Bentley, Grant Davis, is a 17-year-old openly gay high school student in Houston, Texas, who finds himself drawn to Tim Wyman, Davi Santos — a popular athlete who is initially closeted about his sexuality. Their connection begins after a chance encounter, and what starts as a quiet spark quickly becomes a secret relationship, a fragile bond built on shared moments and whispered conversations. The relationship is marked by a careful balance between affection and fear, as each boy weighs the risk of exposure against the pull of attraction. In a setting where appearances can matter as much as feelings, their romance grows in pockets of time that feel almost stolen, a private world that stands in contrast to the public lives they lead at school and beyond.
Full summary
The whole story of Something Like Summer, scene by scene
Something Like Summer Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Something Like Summer.
How Well Do You Know Something Like Summer?
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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Something Like Summer Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “夏天什么的” and “Alguma coisa como o verão”.
- Also known as
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- 夏天什么的
- Alguma coisa como o verão
- Что-то похожее на лето
- Valami, nyárhoz hasonló
- Algo Como o Verão
- 썸씽 라이크 썸머
- משהו כמו קיץ
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Something Like Summer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Something Like Summer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Something Like Summer?
Something Like Summer runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Something Like Summer released?
Something Like Summer was released on February 25, 2017.
Who directed Something Like Summer?
Something Like Summer was directed by David Berry.
More films by David Berry Who is in the cast of Something Like Summer?
Something Like Summer stars Jana Lee Hamblin as Mrs. Bentley, Grant Davis as Benjamin Bentley and Davi Santos as Tim Wyman, among 12 credited actors.
Does Something Like Summer have a post-credit scene?
No. Something Like Summer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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