Summer of 85
2020, French. Directed by François Ozon.
Whoever dies first, the other promises to dance on his grave.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Summer of 85 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- François OzonDirector
- Félix LefebvreAlexis Robin
- Benjamin VoisinDavid Gorman
- Philippine VelgeKate
- Valeria Bruni TedeschiMadame Gorman
- Melvil PoupaudMr. Lefèvre
- Isabelle NantyMadame Robin
- Laurent FernandezMr. Robin
- Aurore BroutinThe Educator
- Bruno LochetBernard
- Yoann ZimmerLuc
- Antoine SimonyChris
- Patrick ZimmermannThe Judge
Details
- Released
- 14 July 2020
- Original title
- Été 85
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Written by
- François Ozon
- Budget
- $6.9M
- Box office
- $3.6M
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What Summer of 85 is based on
Summer of 85 is based on Dance on My Grave, a 1982 novel by Aidan Chambers, published by The Bodley Head.
Novel · 1982
Dance on My Grave
By Aidan Chambers
Published by The Bodley Head
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Summer of 85: quick answers
Is Summer of 85 worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 961 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Summer of 85?
Summer of 85 runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Summer of 85 have a post-credits scene?
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Summer of 85 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Summer of 85 on?
Summer of 85 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and France Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Summer of 85?
If you liked Summer of 85, try Charlie St. Cloud, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, Bonjour Tristesse.
Who directed Summer of 85?
Summer of 85 (2020) was directed by François Ozon and stars Félix Lefebvre, Benjamin Voisin, Philippine Velge.
What is Summer of 85 based on?
Summer of 85 is based on Dance on My Grave, a 1982 novel by Aidan Chambers, published by The Bodley Head.