Summer of 85 (2020)
Kernel Score: 83% · 892 ratings
Genres: Romance, Drama
Released: 2020-07-14
Runtime: 101 minutes
Where to watch Summer of 85
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Fandango at Home, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
What do you dream of when you're 16-years-old and in a seaside resort in Normandy in the 1980s? A best friend? A lifelong teen pact? Scooting off on adventures on a boat or a motorbike? Living life at breakneck speed? No. You dream of death. Because you can't get a bigger kick than dying. And that's why you save it till the very end. The summer holidays are just beginning, and this story recounts how Alexis grew into himself.
Summer of 85 parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Summer of 85 is a bittersweet French coming-of-age romance between two teenage boys set in 1980s Normandy.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — The film follows a teen romance between two boys, described by reviewers as encouraging embrace of 'first love,' implying romantic and some sexual content typical of the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Félix Lefebvre as Alexis Robin
- Benjamin Voisin as David Gorman
- Philippine Velge as Kate
- Valeria Bruni Tedeschi as Madame Gorman
- Melvil Poupaud as Mr. Lefèvre
- Isabelle Nanty as Madame Robin
- Laurent Fernandez as Mr. Robin
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- Bruno Lochet as Bernard
- Yoann Zimmer as Luc
Summer of 85 FAQ
Is Summer of 85 good?
Summer of 85 has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 892 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Summer of 85?
In the US you can stream Summer of 85 on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Fandango at Home and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Summer of 85 OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Summer of 85 is a bittersweet French coming-of-age romance between two teenage boys set in 1980s Normandy.
What movies are like Summer of 85?
If you liked Summer of 85, try Charlie St. Cloud, A Short Film About Love, Purple Hearts and Young Hearts.