(500) Days of Summer

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(500) Days of Summer

PG-13

2009

1h 35m

Comedy

Drama

Romance

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Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), greeting-card writer and hopeless romantic, is caught completely off-guard when his girlfriend, Summer (Zooey Deschanel), suddenly dumps him. He reflects on their 500 days together to try to figure out where their love affair went sour, and in doing so, Tom rediscovers his true passions in life.

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A clever, offbeat romantic comedy, 500 Days of Summer is refreshingly honest and utterly charming.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

08/30/2018

This is a film which tries so hard to be fresh and different it loses sight of the bigger picture, is just kind of empty somehow, and rather beefs up the 'rom' and the heartache at the expense of the 'com.'

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Ed Koch

The Atlantic

01/17/2018

The principals perform their roles nicely, but there really isn't much for them to do. Undoubtedly, the age gap has influenced my negative response.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/12/2017

B+

What makes this movie so seamless is the spot-on performances of the two lead actors and the very relatable story of what happens when love--and life--happens.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

09/04/2023

3/4

Don’t call this film a romantic comedy, because with that label comes so many bad associations. Instead, call this a slice of romance, with all the potential elation and heartbreak offered therein.

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Kevin Craft

PopMatters

03/23/2022

The thing about (500) Days of Summer is that you could switch the leads and not miss a beat. Deschanel and Gordon-Levitt are that good.

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Nicholas Oon

Maximum Hype (YouTube)

08/17/2021

The kind of film that comes around every 10 years. A true, funny kind of love story that's not a love story at the same time.

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Jackson M.

@RT35945395 6d

RIP that man’s heart.

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Benjamin H

@RT03626419 Apr 10

Finally, a romance that's actually believable.

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Lucas A

@Koyotjr Apr 5

I dont have half the balls he has to ask a girl out. I’m dying alone

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Will L

@Will05 Mar 8

Worth a watch and definitely well directed. The relationship which the movie follows parallels the larger layout of the movie which is a nice touch that I can’t go to in detail on without spoiling. But… I think the message falls short a little. For a movie that was so close to doing something new and unexpected, it really ends up with the same trite message as every other r romance.

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Ian R

@RT23899272 Mar 2

Might just be me, but this was devoid of any story. I'm a fan of Joseph Gordon Levitt and enjoyed his performance. Chloe Grace Moretz, although still a child at the time, stole every scene she is in. Not at all the movie I was expecting to see. However, it did capture the ability of women to be heartless.

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Darrin G.

@realwildchild76 Feb 28

My favorite film of 2009. This film succeeds in showcasing both the highs and lows of relationships over the course of 500 days presented here in random order. Watching this film I often had the been there done that realization of how true to life the story is in comparison to my own experiences. Outstanding lead actors and also great music within.

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Synopsis

Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), greeting-card writer and hopeless romantic, is caught completely off-guard when his girlfriend, Summer (Zooey Deschanel), suddenly dumps him. He reflects on their 500 days together to try to figure out where their love affair went sour, and in doing so, Tom rediscovers his true passions in life.

Director: Marc Webb
Producer: Jessica Tuchinsky, Mark Waters, Mason Novick, Steven J. Wolfe
Screenwriter: Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber
Distributor: Fox
Production Co: Watermark
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Material|Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 7, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $32.4M
Runtime: 1h 35m