(500) Days of Summer 2009
“This is not a love story. This is a story about love.”
What is (500) Days of Summer?
The film tells the story of Tom, a greeting-card writer who is a hopeless romantic. Tom is in a relationship with Summer, but their time together comes to an end.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 17, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Fox Searchlight Pictures, Watermark Pictures, Dune Entertainment III
- Budget
- $7,500,000
- Revenue
- $60,781,545
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Updated
Where to watch
Stream
Disney PlusFree
HooplaBuy
Apple TV Store
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTubeStream
Disney PlusStream
Disney PlusFree
HooplaRent
Apple TV StoreGoogle Play Movies
CosmoGoYouTubeAmazon VideoBuy
Apple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesCosmoGoYouTubeAmazon VideoStream
Disney PlusRent
Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesYouTube
Sky Store
Rakuten TV
maxdome Store
MagentaTV
Videoload
Freenet meinVODBuy
Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeSky StoreRakuten TVmaxdome StoreMagentaTVVideoloadRent
Rakuten TVGoogle Play MoviesAmazon VideoBuy
Rakuten TVGoogle Play MoviesAmazon VideoStream
Disney PlusRent
Apple TV StoreGoogle Play Movies
Orange VODYouTubeRakuten TVAmazon Video
Pathé Home
VIVA by videofutur
Premiere MaxBuy
Apple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesOrange VODYouTubeRakuten TVAmazon VideoPathé HomeVIVA by videofuturPremiere MaxStream
Disney PlusRent
Apple TV StoreRakuten TVAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesSky StoreYouTubeBuy
Apple TV StoreRakuten TVAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesSky StoreYouTubeStream
Disney PlusRent
Apple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesSky StoreRakuten TVAmazon VideoBuy
Apple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesSky StoreRakuten TVAmazon VideoStream
JioHotstarRent
Google Play MoviesYouTubeBuy
Google Play MoviesYouTubeStream
Disney PlusRent
Apple TV StoreGoogle Play Movies
TimvisionRakuten TVAmazon VideoBuy
Apple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesTimvisionRakuten TVAmazon VideoStream
Disney PlusRent
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play Movies
FODBuy
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesStream
Disney PlusFree
HooplaRent
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTube
Fandango At HomeBuy
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At HomeStreaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.
Trailer
Overview
The film tells the story of Tom, a greeting-card writer who is a hopeless romantic. Tom is in a relationship with Summer, but their time together comes to an end. After the breakup, Tom looks back on their relationship to understand what went wrong. He reflects on their time together, which lasted for 500 days. Through this reflection, Tom tries to figure out where their love affair went sour. As he thinks about the past, Tom rediscovers his true passions in life. The film explores Tom's journey as he navigates the end of the relationship and learns more about himself. Tom's story is one of love, loss, and self-discovery, as he tries to make sense of what happened with Summer and find a new path forward. The film follows Tom's emotional journey and his efforts to move on from the breakup.
Should you watch it?
“A greeting-card writer reflects on his failed relationship to understand where his love affair went wrong.”
- engaging narrative structure
- relatable emotional themes
- non-linear timeline may be confusing
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven stories about the complexities of modern relationships.
The film contains mature themes regarding heartbreak and romantic disillusionment.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about (500) Days of Summer — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is (500) Days of Summer worth watching?
Cast
Frequently asked questions
What is the movie about?
It follows a greeting-card writer named Tom as he looks back on his 500-day relationship with a woman named Summer.
Who is the main character?
The story centers on Tom, a man who describes himself as a hopeless romantic.
Does the story follow a chronological order?
The film reflects on the relationship through a non-linear look at the 500 days the couple spent together.
What genre is this film?
It is a romantic story that explores the dynamics of a relationship and personal self-discovery.
What happens to the couple?
The relationship ends when Summer unexpectedly breaks up with Tom.