Something Like Summer
2017 · 115 min · Director: David Berry, David Berry
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Benjamin Bentley is an openly gay 17 year-old boy in Houston, Texas, with not so many friends. He suddenly becomes so infatuated with Tim Wyman, a handsome, popular - apparently straight - newcomer. When a not-so-accident brings them together, their love story begins. They start a secret relationship and build a world of their own. Something Like Summer is a coming of age story of true long-lasting love, about insecurities, social pressure, heartache and love again that spans 12 years. It's about being true to yourself, letting your heart lead the way and discovering the strength of love.
Emotional fingerprint
Something Like Summer (2017) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Love 35%, Sadness 25%, Empathy 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Love, Sadness, Empathy. Genres: Drama, Musical, Romance. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Love, Sadness and Empathy. Its IMDb rating of 6.0/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 64/100.
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Emotional journey
- Love
- Sadness
- Hope
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Love | Sadness | Hope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Love | 33 % | 23 % | 8 % | 17 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Tension | 38 % | 25 % | 13 % | 18 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Love | 43 % | 32 % | 21 % | 25 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 20′ | Love | 51 % | 44 % | 31 % | 31 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 26′ | Love | 59 % | 53 % | 33 % | 34 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Love | 59 % | 55 % | 26 % | 35 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 37′ | Love | 64 % | 55 % | 31 % | 29 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 43′ | Tension | 70 % | 46 % | 51 % | 24 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 49′ | Sadness | 65 % | 39 % | 50 % | 35 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 55′ | Love | 63 % | 51 % | 24 % | 49 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 60′ | Love | 60 % | 57 % | 9 % | 48 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 66′ | Love | 50 % | 44 % | 13 % | 34 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Love | 54 % | 36 % | 28 % | 21 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 78′ | Tension | 65 % | 36 % | 43 % | 15 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 83′ | Tension | 68 % | 35 % | 50 % | 14 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 89′ | Tension | 68 % | 39 % | 54 % | 21 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 95′ | Sadness | 73 % | 49 % | 64 % | 25 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 101′ | Sadness | 80 % | 55 % | 74 % | 30 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 106′ | Hope | 76 % | 49 % | 68 % | 40 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 112′ | Sadness | 70 % | 42 % | 62 % | 35 % |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Allison Cross
Mrs. Bentley
Mr. Bentley
Bryce Hunter
Krista Norman
Ronnie Adams
Mr. Wyman
Señor Langdon
Police Officer 2
Details
- Directed by
- David Berry, David Berry
- Written by
- Carlos Pedraza, Jay Bell, Lyle Whatchamacallit
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2017
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Love
- Data updated
Where to watch
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