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Summer of 85

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When Alexis capsizes off the coast of France, David comes to the rescue and opens his eyes to a new horizon of friendship, art and sexual bliss.
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Critics Consensus

While not François Ozon's best work, Summer of 85 serves as a beguiling, bittersweet ode to teen love and its lingering after-effects.

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Ty Burr Boston Globe 07/07/2021
3/4
"Summer of 85" balances intriguingly but a little too murkily on a fulcrum of unreliable narration, and it becomes impossible to tell whether Ozon means us to take the story at face value or undercutting Alex's own melodramatic pronouncements. Go to Full Review Ann Hornaday Washington Post 06/24/2021
2.5/4
Despite some distracting contrivances, "Summer of 85" transports viewers to a place, time and feeling that feel altogether real, and not nearly as far away as they initially might seem. Go to Full Review Claudia Puig FilmWeek (LAist) 06/22/2021
It's all predicated on the strength of [Félix Lefebvre and Benjamin Voisin's] performances, and they're really good. Go to Full Review Belen Prieto Espinof May 6
5/5
With meticulous aesthetics, evocative use of music, and a sensitivity that avoids excess, the film transforms an intimate story into an unforgettable emotional experience—one that stays with you for a long time. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Serena Seghedoni Loud and Clear Reviews 08/13/2023
4/5
In Summer of 85 (Été 85), François Ozon puts his own spin on Aidan Chambers’ coming-of-age novel Dance On My Grave, crafting a complex, meaningful story about love, loss and growth. Go to Full Review Mo Muzammal Vague Visages 07/27/2023
Summer of 85 is a well-designed coming-of-age work that makes for a sentimental and sensual drama, even if it fails to meet its potential. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Virginie 06/29/2021 The summer aesthetic was nice and enjoyable but the characters were incredibly under-developed and I didnt feel the romance progressed in a natural, believable way. Seemed like all the characters introduced themselves and became incredibly fast friends/love interests right away I get it was supposed to encompass the feeling of a summer fling but the screenplay was disappointing to me and lacked substance. While tragedy was inevitable, I found myself unmoved by what happened to the characters because I didnt feel attached to them at all and had no sympathy for their plights because of how surface-level it all seemed. The ingredients were all there but the execution fell flat to me. See more Dotson Rader 06/19/2021 Convincing love story, beautifully played. See more Patrick 06/19/2021 Great movie. The actors were amazing. See more Paige L. @paigelilian Mar 6 Depressing. Alex deserves the world. See more Peter K @Vacadoug Jan 4 Stunningly beautiful in concept and execution. See more Garry A @heavyg Jul 12 The first half of the movie was good. There was real chemistry between the two young men. After one of them died it became too melodramatic. See more Read all reviews
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François Ozon

Director

Félix Lefebvre

Alexis

Benjamin Voisin

David

Philippine Velge

Kate

Valeria Bruni Tedeschi

Madame Gorman

Melvil Poupaud

Monsieur Lefèvre

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Movie Info

Synopsis When Alexis capsizes off the coast of France, David comes to the rescue and opens his eyes to a new horizon of friendship, art and sexual bliss.
Director
François Ozon
Producer
Éric Altmayer, Nicolas Altmayer
Screenwriter
François Ozon, Aidan Chambers
Distributor
Music Box Films
Production Co
Scope Pictures, Mandarin Films
Genre
Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 18, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 17, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA)
$70.7K
Runtime
1h 41m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)