A Brighter Summer Day
1991, Chinese. Directed by Edward Yang.
A boy experiences first love, friendships and injustices growing up in 1960s Taiwan.
- Runtime
- 3h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch A Brighter Summer Day
A Brighter Summer Day is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Details
- Released
- 27 July 1991
- Original title
- 牯嶺街少年殺人事件
- Country
- Taiwan
- Written by
- Lai Mingtang, Edward Yang, Yen Hung-ya
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What A Brighter Summer Day is based on
A Brighter Summer Day is based on a true story.
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A Brighter Summer Day: quick answers
Is A Brighter Summer Day worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.2/10 from 416 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Brighter Summer Day?
A Brighter Summer Day runs 237 minutes (3h 57m).
Does A Brighter Summer Day have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Brighter Summer Day. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Brighter Summer Day parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Brighter Summer Day is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Brighter Summer Day on?
A Brighter Summer Day is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Brighter Summer Day?
If you liked A Brighter Summer Day, try Fallen Angel, West Side Story, Where the Crawdads Sing.
Who directed A Brighter Summer Day?
A Brighter Summer Day (1991) was directed by Edward Yang and stars Chang Chen, Lisa Yang, Chang Kuo-chu.
What is A Brighter Summer Day based on?
A Brighter Summer Day is based on a true story.