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500 Days of Summer

Original title: (500) Days of Summer
  • 20092009
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
506K
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Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 500 Days of Summer (2009)
An offbeat romantic comedy about a woman (Deschanel) who doesn't believe true love exists, and the young man (Gordon-Levitt) who falls for her.
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After being dumped by the girl he believes to be his soulmate, hopeless romantic Tom Hansen reflects on their relationship to try and figure out where things went wrong and how he can win he... Read allAfter being dumped by the girl he believes to be his soulmate, hopeless romantic Tom Hansen reflects on their relationship to try and figure out where things went wrong and how he can win her back.After being dumped by the girl he believes to be his soulmate, hopeless romantic Tom Hansen reflects on their relationship to try and figure out where things went wrong and how he can win her back.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
506K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,086
46
  • Director
    • Marc Webb
  • Writers
    • Scott Neustadter
    • Michael H. Weber
  • Stars
    • Zooey Deschanel
    • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    • Geoffrey Arend
Top credits
  • Director
    • Marc Webb
  • Writers
    • Scott Neustadter
    • Michael H. Weber
  • Stars
    • Zooey Deschanel
    • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    • Geoffrey Arend
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 715User reviews
    • 347Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 17 wins & 58 nominations

    Videos6

    (500) Days of Summer: Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:38
    (500) Days of Summer: Teaser Trailer
    (500) Days of Summer
    Clip 0:56
    (500) Days of Summer
    (500) Days of Summer: Behind the Scenes
    Featurette 1:37
    (500) Days of Summer: Behind the Scenes
    500 Days of Summer
    Interview 0:50
    500 Days of Summer
    500 Days of Summer
    Interview 0:36
    500 Days of Summer
    (500) Days of Summer: "Bank Dance"
    Promo 4:27
    (500) Days of Summer: "Bank Dance"

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    Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 500 Days of Summer (2009)
    Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 500 Days of Summer (2009)
    Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 500 Days of Summer (2009)
    Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Marc Webb in 500 Days of Summer (2009)
    Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 500 Days of Summer (2009)
    Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 500 Days of Summer (2009)
    Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Marc Webb in 500 Days of Summer (2009)
    Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Marc Webb in 500 Days of Summer (2009)
    Marc Webb in 500 Days of Summer (2009)
    Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 500 Days of Summer (2009)
    Zooey Deschanel in 500 Days of Summer (2009)
    Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 500 Days of Summer (2009)

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    Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel
    • Summeras Summer
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    • Tomas Tom
    Geoffrey Arend
    Geoffrey Arend
    • McKenzieas McKenzie
    Chloë Grace Moretz
    Chloë Grace Moretz
    • Rachelas Rachel
    Matthew Gray Gubler
    Matthew Gray Gubler
    • Paulas Paul
    Clark Gregg
    Clark Gregg
    • Vanceas Vance
    Patricia Belcher
    Patricia Belcher
    • Millieas Millie
    Rachel Boston
    Rachel Boston
    • Alisonas Alison
    Minka Kelly
    Minka Kelly
    • Autumn - Girl at Interviewas Autumn - Girl at Interview
    Charles Walker
    • Millie's New Husbandas Millie's New Husband
    Ian Reed Kesler
    Ian Reed Kesler
    • Doucheas Douche
    Darryl Alan Reed
    Darryl Alan Reed
    • Bus Driveras Bus Driver
    Valente Rodriguez
    Valente Rodriguez
    • Employee #1as Employee #1
    Yvette Nicole Brown
    Yvette Nicole Brown
    • New Secretaryas New Secretary
    Nicole Vicius
    Nicole Vicius
    • Partygoeras Partygoer
    Natalie Boren
    • Another Partygoeras Another Partygoer
    Maile Flanagan
    Maile Flanagan
    • Rhodaas Rhoda
    Darryl Sivad
    Darryl Sivad
    • Usheras Usher
    • Director
      • Marc Webb
    • Writers
      • Scott Neustadter
      • Michael H. Weber
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to the DVD commentary, one of the film's writers estimates that 75% of the film actually happened to him.
    • Goofs
      Summer's heart shaped birthmark on the left side of her neck is is shown twice (same footage) but is then not seen in situations where it should clearly be visible (most notably during the wedding scene where she is dancing with Tom).
    • Quotes

      Author's Note: The following is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. Especially you Jenny Beckman. Bitch.

    • Crazy credits
      At the beginning of the movie, before the title, a disclaimer states: AUTHOR'S NOTE: The following is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to any persons living or dead is purely coincidental. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Especially you Jenny Beckman. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Bitch.
    • Connections
      Edited into #StopOnYou (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Us
      Written and Performed by Regina Spektor

      Courtesy of Sire Records

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews715

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    Top review
    9/10
    The Glorious "(500) Days of Summer"
    Let's face it. We've all done our share of "dumping". Whether it's the, "Lets just be friends," or the all too familiar, "It's not you, it's me," tactic, as long as you're not on the receiving end it becomes a question of, "How quickly can I get this over with, so I can move on with my life?" Equally, all of us (yes even Brad Pitt) have experienced what it feels like to "be" dumped and the complex emotions that unexpectedly follow. If you're one of the fortunate souls that have managed to escape the throws of relationship hell, you'll probably fare better with renting the newest addition to the Rambo series. For the rest of you who've at one time or another gotten your hearts ripped out of your chests and stomped into a million pieces only to turn you into unshaven, alcoholic hermits on the brink of starvation…this movie is dedicated to you.

    Tom (Joseph-Gordon-Levitt) is a wanna-be architect turned professional greeting card writer whose life is thrown for a loop when he suddenly falls for the "new girl" Summer (Zooey Deschanel, Almost Famous). As one who appeared most certainly unattainable at first glance, Tom manages to charm her into what she coins as a, "casual relationship." Eventually, Tom ends up questioning their status with one another, which manages to put strain on the relationship, causing her to request the dreaded "time apart." (500) Days of Summer chronicles the bitter sweet beginnings, the untimely endings and all of that confusing stuff that takes place during the in betweens of a relationship that just isn't meant to be.

    (500) Days of Summer is presented in an effective non-linear style that sets it apart from its romantic comedy predecessors, rotating back and forth between dates signified by a simple title card flashing in between scenes (2), (50), (150) and so on to represent the various days in the course of Toms roller coaster of a relationship. This seesaw method of bouncing to and fro successfully manages to force the viewer in a physically engaging shared experience of Tom's feelings, which is something every director aspires to elicit from their intended audience.

    The real kudos go to Scott Neustadter and Michael Weber, whose script is practically flawless. You can't help but feel that their authenticity and attention to detail while constructing each scene through appropriately sarcastic and funny dialogue exchanges among all of the main characters involved, particularly those between Deschanel and Levitt which come across as heartbreakingly real and genuine. Their creative way of crafting the simple concept of a break up through unconventional story structuring is a refreshing concept that begs to be seen more in a world where most conventional films tend to play it safe.

    Leads Deschanel and Levitt manage to bring something quite special to the screen in their portrayals of Tom and Summer (both "last nameless"). Their chemistry is really what makes the film a joy to watch. Mostly thanks to Neustadter and Weber's superb dialog, both actors seem so comfortable in their roles that their interactions with one another transcend the screen and naturally unfold before our eyes as if we were voyeurs to their unraveling, wanting so much to change the fate of their outcome, but helpless to do so. Deschanel is sexy, carefree and bound to be adored by males everywhere as Summer. Levitt captures the struggle of the neurotic "boy in love" exceptionally through all of his various stages of emotional imbalance.

    (500) Days of Summer is a poem to every down and out guy who thinks he's the only one whose ever been dragged through the mill by their own Summer. What undoubtedly ends up making this picture so brilliant is how relatable it is to its victims and victimizers a like. When all is said and done, there is most definitely a lesson to be learned by Tom's experiences. Everyone you meet along the way, whether just passing through or sticking around for awhile, has a purpose. In the end nothing lasts forever, relationships begin, relationships end. Try to be thankful for all the people that broke your heart, they more than likely helped you find yourself in the process …especially you, Summer…bitch.
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    • amarcordforever
    • Jul 15, 2009

    FAQ11

    • Is "(500) Days of Summer" based on a book?
    • Why is the number 500 in parentheses in the title?
    • What are the 500 days?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 7, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Fox Searchlight (United States)
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • 500 Ngày Yêu
    • Filming locations
      • Bradbury Building - 304 S. Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox Searchlight Pictures
      • Watermark
      • Dune Entertainment III
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $32,391,374
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $834,501
      • Jul 19, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $60,800,444
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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