A Brighter Summer Day (1991)
Kernel Score: 91% · 376 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance
Released: 1991-07-27
Runtime: 237 minutes
Where to watch A Brighter Summer Day
- Stream: YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A boy experiences first love, friendships and injustices growing up in 1960s Taiwan.
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Director
Cast
- Chang Chen as Xiao Si'r
- Lisa Yang as Ming
- Chang Kuo-Chu as Father
- Elaine Jin Yan-Ling as Mother
- Chuan Wang as Eldest Sister
- Chang Han as Elder Brother
- Chiang Hsiu-Chiung as Middle Sister
- Stephanie Lai as Youngest Sister
- Tan Chih-Kang as Ma
- Wang Chi-tsan as Cat
A Brighter Summer Day FAQ
Is A Brighter Summer Day good?
A Brighter Summer Day has a 91% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 376 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Brighter Summer Day?
In the US you can stream A Brighter Summer Day on YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What is A Brighter Summer Day rated?
A Brighter Summer Day is rated NR.
What movies are like A Brighter Summer Day?
If you liked A Brighter Summer Day, try Where the Crawdads Sing, The Best of Me, Flipped and After.