Summer Days, Summer Nights (originally titled Summertime) is a 2018 American comedy-drama film, written, directed, and produced by Edward Burns. It stars Pico Alexander, Burns, Zoe Levin, Susan Misner, Lindsey Morgan, Anthony Ramos, Jon Rudnitsky, Amadeus Serafini, Caitlin Stasey and Rita Volk.
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| Directed by | Edward Burns |
| Written by | Edward Burns |
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| Cinematography | William Rexer |
| Edited by | Timothy Feeley |
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| Distributed by | American International Pictures (through United Artists Releasing; latter uncredited) |
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Running time | 124 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 27, 2018. It was released on August 24, 2021, by American International Pictures.
Plot
The film is set in the summer of 1982 on Long Island. The film follows a group of locals navigating their relationships and personal growth. JJ Flynn works for his dad and falls for Debbie, while Frankie reconnects with an old flame, Suzy. The film captures the intersecting lives of these young adults as they face the end of summer and the onset of adulthood.
Cast
- Pico Alexander as JJ Flynn
- Edward Burns as Jack Flynn
- Zoe Levin as Lydia
- Susan Misner as Claudia Mckenna
- Lindsey Morgan as Debbie Espinoza
- Anthony Ramos as Frankie
- Jon Rudnitsky as Mello
- Amadeus Serafini as Terry
- Caitlin Stasey as Suzy Denner
- Rita Volk as Winky
- Carly Brooke as Pam
Production
In May 2017, Rita Volk, Caitlin Stasey, Lindsey Morgan and Zoe Levin joined the cast of the film, with Edward Burns directing and producing from a screenplay he wrote.[2][3] In June 2017, Pico Alexander, Amadeus Serafini, Jon Rudnitsky, Carly Brooke and Anthony Ramos were announced to star in the film.[4][5]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 27, 2018.[6][7] It was released on August 24, 2021, by American International Pictures.[8]
Reception
Roger Ebert gave it a 3 (out of 5) Star Rating.[9]
