A Summer at Grandpa's
1984, Chinese. Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
A coming-of-age story about a young brother and sister whom spend a pivotal summer in the country with their grandparents.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 24 November 1984
- Original title
- 冬冬的假期
- Country
- Taiwan
- Written by
- Chu Tien-wen, Hou Hsiao-hsien
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A Summer at Grandpa's: quick answers
Is A Summer at Grandpa's worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Summer at Grandpa's?
A Summer at Grandpa's runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does A Summer at Grandpa's have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Summer at Grandpa's. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Summer at Grandpa's parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Summer at Grandpa's is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Summer at Grandpa's on?
A Summer at Grandpa's isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 November 1984. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Summer at Grandpa's?
If you liked A Summer at Grandpa's, try The Time to Live and the Time to Die, Dust in the Wind, Days.
Who directed A Summer at Grandpa's?
A Summer at Grandpa's (1984) was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien and stars Wong Kai-Gwong, Lee Suk-Ching, Chen Bo-zheng.