A Summer's Tale (1996)
Kernel Score: 83% · 253 ratings
Genres: Romance, Drama, Comedy
Released: 1996-06-05
Runtime: 114 minutes
Where to watch A Summer's Tale
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Awaiting his girlfriend Léna’s arrival at the Breton seaside resort of Dinard, Gaspard befriends — and flirts heavily with — two other women, the companionable ethnology student Margot and the sensual townie Solène, making for a rather complicated situation when Léna finally arrives.
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Director
Cast
- Melvil Poupaud as Gaspard
- Amanda Langlet as Margot
- Gwenaëlle Simon as Solène
- Aurelia Nolin as Léna
- Aimé Lefèvre as Newfoundlander
- Alain Guellaff as Uncle
- Evelyne Lahana as Aunt
- Yves Guérin as Accordionist
- Franck Cabot-David as Cousin
A Summer's Tale FAQ
Is A Summer's Tale good?
A Summer's Tale has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 253 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Summer's Tale?
In the US you can stream A Summer's Tale on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What movies are like A Summer's Tale?
If you liked A Summer's Tale, try The Graduate, 12th Fail, People We Meet on Vacation and Center of My World.