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Days of the Bagnold Summer

  • 20192019
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.1K
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Days of the Bagnold Summer (2019)
Sue works in a library. Daniel eats crisps and listens to Metallica. This was the summer Daniel was due to spend with his dad and his dad's new wife in Florida. But when they cancel his trip at the last minute, Sue and Daniel suddenly face the prospect of six long weeks together. An epic war of wills ensues in the unassuming battleground of their suburban home as they each reckon with private tragedies -- and pursue their personal passions.
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A teenager spends his summer listening to heavy metal music and trying to get along with his librarian mom.A teenager spends his summer listening to heavy metal music and trying to get along with his librarian mom.A teenager spends his summer listening to heavy metal music and trying to get along with his librarian mom.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.1K
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  • Director
    • Simon Bird
  • Writers
    • Lisa Owens(screenplay by)
    • Joff Winterhart(graphic novel)
  • Stars
    • Monica Dolan
    • Earl Cave
    • Elliot Speller-Gillott
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  • Director
    • Simon Bird
  • Writers
    • Lisa Owens(screenplay by)
    • Joff Winterhart(graphic novel)
  • Stars
    • Monica Dolan
    • Earl Cave
    • Elliot Speller-Gillott
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    • 30User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Monica Dolan
    Monica Dolan
    • Sue Bagnoldas Sue Bagnold
    Earl Cave
    Earl Cave
    • Danielas Daniel
    Elliot Speller-Gillott
    Elliot Speller-Gillott
    • Kyas Ky
    Tamsin Greig
    Tamsin Greig
    • Astridas Astrid
    Ony Uhiara
    • Estheras Esther
    Rob Brydon
    Rob Brydon
    • Douglas Porteras Douglas Porter
    Paul Michael Bradley
    • Teen Serveras Teen Server
    • (as Paul Bradley)
    Alice Lowe
    Alice Lowe
    • Carolas Carol
    Grace Hogg-Robinson
    Grace Hogg-Robinson
    • Katieas Katie
    Nathanael Saleh
    Nathanael Saleh
    • Alexas Alex
    George Wilkins
    • Jakeas Jake
    Alfie Todd
    Alfie Todd
    • Georgeas George
    Tim Key
    Tim Key
    • Daleas Dale
    Gurlaine Kaur Garcha
    Gurlaine Kaur Garcha
    • Receptionistas Receptionist
    • (as Gurlaine Garcha)
    Sophie Steer
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Lesley Harcourt
    Lesley Harcourt
    • Nancyas Nancy
    Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness
    • Sophieas Sophie
    Rodrig Andrisan
    • Man Crazy about Fudgeas Man Crazy about Fudge
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Simon Bird
    • Writers
      • Lisa Owens(screenplay by)
      • Joff Winterhart(graphic novel)
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    The Inbetweeners star Simon Bird's directorial debut is a funny, charming and wince-inducingly accurate adaptation of Joff Winterhart's graphic novel, with a soundtrack by Belle & Sebastian. Days of the Bagnold Summer (2019) sweetly draws you into the wobbly relationship between well-intentioned single librarian Sue Bagnold and her black-clad teenage son Daniel, who'd rather listen to Metallica than his mother. Daniel was meant to spend the summer in Florida visiting his dad, but is now stuck with Mum following the trip's cancellation. The film boasts supporting turns by Rob Brydon and Alice Lowe, but belongs to its two leads. Long-suffering Sue is sympathetically portrayed by Monica Dolan, with Earl Cave's Daniel a suitably lank-haired, pale-skinned picture of adolescent metal-head angst. —London Film Festival
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    • mother son relationship
    • metal music
    • loss of a pet
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    • Trivia
      The film is an adaptation of Joff Winterhart's 2012 graphic novel of the same name.
    • Soundtracks
      I Know Where the Summer Goes
      Written by Isobel Campbell, Richard Colburn, Christopher Geddes, Sarah Martin, Stevie Jackson, Stuart Murdoch and Mick Cooke

      Performed by Belle & Sebastian

      Isobel Campbell campbell

      Richard Colburn colburn

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      Sarah Martin jackson

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    6/10
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    Greetings again from the darkness. If most people realized how obnoxious they were as teenagers, we'd likely have far fewer folks opting to be parents. Actor-turned-director Simon Bird, in his first feature film, portrays the awkward, frustrating, and sometimes bitter relationship between a confused and directionless teenage boy and his divorced, well-meaning, single mom. The screenplay was written by Bird's wife, Lisa Owens, and adapted from Joff Winterhart's 2012 graphic novel.

    Daniel (a terrific Earl Cave) is a 15 year old boy who is obsessed with heavy-metal music and resents pretty much everything else in life. He's a droopy boy who can't be bothered to shampoo his hair, and the only energy he expends is with snarky comments to his devoted mother, Sue (an outstanding Monica Dolan), who is clueless on how to connect with a son who bears little resemblance to the younger boy she fondly recalls raising. Sue is diligent with her work as a librarian, and tries to instill some ambition in Daniel by having his seek employment.

    Daniel sinks into an even lower funk when the dad he worships cancels the boy's much anticipated trip to Florida for a visit. Of course, Sue subtly points out that dear old dad may not be the best idol for her son, but those cautions fall on deaf ears. Instead, Daniel labels Sue, "the most boring person in the world". Their time together is cringe-inducing, as Sue does her best to convince Daniel they can have fun, despite his disappointment.

    The interesting aspect of the film is derived from its structure as a comedy, while the undercurrent of sadness and isolation is ever-present. Sue is thrilled when Douglas (Rob Brydon), a history teacher, asks her out on a date. At the same time, Daniel's best (only?) friend Ky (Elliott Speller-Gillott) encourages him to pursue his dream as a front man for a local metal band ... resulting in one of the film's funniest and strangest segments. Neither Sue's date, or the aftermath, nor Ky's attempt to help his friend go according to plan.

    Much of the soundtrack comes courtesy of Belle & Sebastian, and the uses of musical montages actually takes away from the otherwise realistic interactions between these characters. In addition to Brydon and Speller-Gillott, Alice Lowe has a welcome supporting role as Sue's more socially-inclined sister, but this film belongs to Mr. Cave and Ms. Dolan. Most parents can relate to Sue's challenges, and most adults who can be honest with themselves in retrospect, will likely recognize some of their own behavior in Daniel. The nuanced behavior and witty humor is handled well, and that deeper emotional level elevates the film for those who care to dig in. Available in theatres, Virtual Cinema, and streaming platforms on February 19, 2021
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    • Release date
      • February 19, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Días de un extraño verano
    • Production companies
      • Stigma Films
      • Trigger Films
      • Storyhouse
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      • $203,537
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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