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A Summer's Tale

7.319961h 54mMovieRomanceDramaComedy

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.

DirectorÉric Rohmer
WriterÉric Rohmer
ProducerMargaret Ménégoz

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Cast · Directed by Éric Rohmer

MPMelvil Poupaud
Melvil Poupaud
Gaspard
ALAmanda Langlet
Amanda Langlet
Margot
GSGwenaëlle Simon
Gwenaëlle Simon
Solène
AN
Aurelia Nolin
Léna
AL
Aimé Lefèvre
Newfoundlander
AG
Alain Guellaff
Uncle
EL
Evelyne Lahana
Aunt
YG
Yves Guérin
Accordionist
FCFranck Cabot-David
Franck Cabot-David
Cousin

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A Summer's Tale — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Summer's Tale?

A Summer's Tale is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Summer's Tale on Netflix?

No, A Summer's Tale is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Criterion Channel.

Is A Summer's Tale on Amazon Prime Video?

A Summer's Tale 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 Summer's Tale for free?

A Summer's Tale is available on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to A Summer's Tale?

Yes — A Summer's Tale is followed by An Autumn Tale (1998) in the Tales of the Four Seasons.

Is there a prequel to A Summer's Tale?

Yes — A Tale of Winter (1992) comes before A Summer's Tale in the Tales of the Four Seasons.

Is A Summer's Tale part of a trilogy?

No — A Summer's Tale is part of the Tales of the Four Seasons, which has 4 films.

How many movies are in the Tales of the Four Seasons?

There are 4 films in the Tales of the Four Seasons: A Tale of Springtime (1990), A Tale of Winter (1992), A Summer's Tale (1996) and An Autumn Tale (1998).