---
title: "Five Days One Summer"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/five-days-one-summer-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 89571
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Five Days One Summer (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/five-days-one-summer-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Five Days One Summer is a 1982 American romantic drama film produced and directed by Fred Zinnemann, written by Michael Austin, and based on the 1929 short story Maiden, Maiden by Kay Boyle. The film follows a 1930s Scottish doctor who goes climbing in the Alps with an infatuated niece he passes off as his wife.

The film carries cultural significance as part of Fred Zinnemann's directorial work and holds a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes with a PG rating. It offers viewers a dramatic exploration of its source material through its 1982 cinematic adaptation.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A 1930s Scottish doctor goes climbing in the Alps with an infatuated niece."

### Why Watch
- It is a 1982 romantic drama film produced and directed by Fred Zinnemann.
- The screenplay is written by Michael Austin based on a 1929 short story.
- It features a unique narrative premise involving a Scottish doctor and his niece in the Alps.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It holds a 25% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone and pacing reflect a 1982 dramatic feature film with a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #1930s-setting, #alps-climbing, #romantic-drama, #kay-boyle-adaptation, #fred-zinnemann-film

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/five-days-one-summer-1982#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Five Days One Summer?
Streaming availability is not provided in the source material.

### Q: Is Five Days One Summer worth watching?
The film holds a 25% Tomatometer rating and a 40% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

### Q: What is the source material for the film?
It is based on the 1929 short story Maiden, Maiden by Kay Boyle.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Five Days One Summer — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/89571)
- [Five Days One Summer](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [파이브 데이즈 원 서머 (1982) - Five Days One Summer | 드라마 영화 | 프레드 진네만 감독](https://inmul.wiki/m/145737/%ED%8C%8C%EC%9D%B4%EB%B8%8C+%EB%8D%B0%EC%9D%B4%EC%A6%88+%EC%9B%90+%EC%84%9C%EB%A8%B8)

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