A Summer's Tale
1996, French. Directed by Éric Rohmer.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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A Summer's Tale is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 5 June 1996
- Original title
- Conte d'été
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Éric Rohmer
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A Summer's Tale: quick answers
What should I watch before A Summer's Tale?
Watch A Tale of Springtime (1990) and A Tale of Winter (1992) first.
What comes after A Summer's Tale?
Next in the series: An Autumn Tale (1998).
Is A Summer's Tale worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 286 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Summer's Tale?
A Summer's Tale runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does A Summer's Tale have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Summer's Tale. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Summer's Tale parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Summer's Tale yet.
Which OTT platform is A Summer's Tale on?
A Summer's Tale is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Summer's Tale?
If you liked A Summer's Tale, try Pauline at the Beach, 36 Fillette, Camping 2.
Who directed A Summer's Tale?
A Summer's Tale (1996) was directed by Éric Rohmer and stars Melvil Poupaud, Amanda Langlet, Gwenaëlle Simon.