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A Brighter Summer Day

8.219913h 57mNRMovieCrimeDramaRomance

A boy experiences first love, friendships and injustices growing up in 1960s Taiwan.

DirectorEdward Yang
WritersYen Hung-ya·Lai Mingtang
ProducersJan Hung-Tze·Yu Wei-Yen

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Edward Yang

CCChang Chen
Chang Chen
Xiao Si'r
LYLisa Yang
Lisa Yang
Ming
CKChang Kuo-chu
Chang Kuo-chu
Father
EYElaine Jin Yan-Ling
Elaine Jin Yan-Ling
Mother
WCWang Chuan
Wang Chuan
Eldest Sister
CHChang Han
Chang Han
Elder Brother
CHChiang Hsiu-Chiung
Chiang Hsiu-Chiung
Middle Sister
SL
Stephanie Lai
Youngest Sister
TCTan Chih-Kang
Tan Chih-Kang
Ma
WCWang Chi-tsan
Wang Chi-tsan
Cat
LKLawrence Ko
Lawrence Ko
Airplane
CM
Chang Ming-Hsin
Underpants

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A Brighter Summer Day — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Brighter Summer Day?

A Brighter Summer Day is streaming on YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Brighter Summer Day on Netflix?

No, A Brighter Summer Day is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on YouTube TV.

Is A Brighter Summer Day on Amazon Prime Video?

A Brighter Summer Day isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch A Brighter Summer Day for free?

A Brighter Summer Day is available on YouTube TV in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is A Brighter Summer Day based on a true story?

Yes — A Brighter Summer Day is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).