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(500) Days of Summer streaming

2009 Movie United States Drama, Romance, Comedy 95 min Ages 13+
By: Marc Webb With: Clark Gregg, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Matthew Gray Gubler, Geoffrey Arend, Chloë Grace Moretz

After it looks as if she's left his life for good this time, Tom Hansen reflects back on the just over one year that he knew Summer Finn. For Tom, it was love at first sight when she walked into the greeting card company where he worked, she the new administrative assistant. Soon, Tom knew that Summer was the woman with whom he wanted to spend the rest of his life. Although Summer did not believe in relationships or boyfriends - in her assertion, real life will always ultimately get in the way - Tom and Summer became more than just friends. Through the trials and tribulations of Tom and Summer's so-called relationship, Tom could always count on the advice of his two best friends, McKenzie and Paul. However, it is Tom's adolescent sister, Rachel, who is his voice of reason. After all is said and done, Tom is the one who ultimately has to make the choice to listen or not.

Filmium rating
76%

Mood

Bittersweet
Reflective
Romantic
Touching

Cast & Crew

Marc Webb
Michael H. Weber
Scott Neustadter
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Patricia Belcher
Matthew Gray Gubler
Chloë Grace Moretz
Clark Gregg
Zooey Deschanel
Geoffrey Arend

Adaptation

Based On Real Romance

Budget

Independent
Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Creative Editing
Non-Linear Narrative
Nonlinear Narrative
Title Cards
Visual Storytelling

Narrative Structure

Flashbacks
Fragmented
Memory-Driven
Non-Linear
Nonlinear

Pace

Balanced
Conversational
Dynamic
Rhythmic
Varied Pacing

Runtime

Longer Than Typical Rom-Com

Soundtrack

Musical Score
Pop Songs

Style

Artistic
Cinematic
Independent
Non-Linear
Nonlinear
Quirky
Vibrant

Time-Period

2000S
Modern

Central Conflict

Emotional Turmoil
Heartbreak
Love Vs. Independence
Love Vs. Reality
Personal Growth

Characters

Architect
Hopeless Romantic
Womanizer

Ending

Bittersweet
Hopeful
Open-Ended

Historical Context

2000S
Modern Relationship Dynamics

Key Plot Points

Breakup
Relationship Start
Self-Improvement

Plot

Breakup
Failed Relationship
Failed Romance
Relationship Dynamics
Romantic Relationship
Self-Discovery
Unrequited Love

Setting

Contemporary
Los Angeles
Urban
Urban Environment

Shooting Location

Angel'S Knoll
Bradbury Building
Los Angeles

Theme

Expectations Vs. Reality
Love And Heartbreak
Love And Loss
Romantic Idealism
Self-Discovery
The Complexity Of Relationships

Genre

Drama
Independent Film
Romantic Comedy

Audiences

Adults
Independent Film Enthusiasts
Independent Film Viewers
Indie Film Enthusiasts
Romance Fans
Romantic Comedy Fans
Young Adults

Titles

(500) Days Of Summer

Awards

Best Original Screenplay
Independent Spirit Award

Festivals

Locarno
Sundance

Reception

Audience Favorite
Award-Winning
Awards Recognition
Box Office Success
Critical Acclaim
Popular
Sleeper Hit

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2009
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