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DRAMA . 1985 . 1h 40m . French . 6.1/10

Next Summer_

Original: L'Été prochain

Edouard is patriarch of a large family: his second wife, Jeanne, has just had a baby and finally had enough of his philandering. As the marriage between them unravels, Edouard's daughters experience their own emotional shock waves. Dina, in a relationship with playwright Paul, wants more from her daily life, while Sidone is married to a fellow musician but is terrified of performing in public. Fast-forward seven years: Edouard is gravely ill, and the family shares their issues, hopes and fears.

Starring Philippe Noiret, Claudia Cardinale, Fanny Ardant
6.1/10
Rating
1h 40m
Runtime
1985
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Edouard is patriarch of a large family: his second wife, Jeanne, has just had a baby and finally had enough of his philandering. As the marriage between them unravels, Edouard's daughters experience their own emotional shock waves. Dina, in a relationship with playwright Paul, wants more from her daily life, while Sidone is married to a fellow musician but is terrified of performing in public. Fast-forward seven years: Edouard is gravely ill, and the family shares their issues, hopes and fears.

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Cast
Philippe Noiret stars as Edouard in Next Summer.
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Year context
Next Summer was released 41 years ago in 1985.
Overview
Edouard is patriarch of a large family: his second wife, Jeanne, has just had a baby and finally had enough of his philandering. As the marriage between them...
Next Summer is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 40m.

STUDIOS (2)

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DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Original Title
L'Été prochain
Language
French
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (6 votes)
Popularity
3

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Next Summer about?
Edouard is patriarch of a large family: his second wife, Jeanne, has just had a baby and finally had enough of his philandering. As the marriage between them unravels, Edouard's daughters experience their own emotional shock waves. Dina, in a relationship with playwright Paul, wants more from her daily life, while Sidone is married to a fellow musician but is terrified of performing in public. Fast-forward seven years: Edouard is gravely ill, and the family shares their issues, hopes and fears.
How long is Next Summer?
Next Summer has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in Next Summer?
The cast of Next Summer includes Philippe Noiret, Claudia Cardinale, Fanny Ardant, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Marie Trintignant.
What is the rating of Next Summer?
Next Summer has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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