All Summer in a Day (1982)
Based on the story by Ray Bradbury. Set on a planet where the sun shines for just a few minutes once every nine years, this is a classic tale of suffering and forgiveness. A classroom full of young children are excited to hear that today the rain will stop. However, they are also resentful of a new classmate from Earth who remembers what it's like to see the sun. "This gripping, unsettling production softens the original story’s abrupt conclusion without diminishing its punch. A masterful work." - Booklist. Winner of a CINE Golden Eagle, and honored by Instructor Magazine as one of the 25 Best Films of the Year.
Director: Ed Kaplan
Genre: Family, Science Fiction
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: January 1, 1982
Cast
- Reesa Mallen - Margot
- Tammy Simpson - Paula
- Jerry Marshak - Michael
- Bridget Meade - Lisa
- Edith Fields - Mrs. Callaghan
- Keith Coogan - William
Screenplay
Cinematography: Robert Elswit
Production: Walt Disney Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Visions of Future and Technology, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity
Keywords
future, forgiveness, dystopia, rain, bullying
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is All Summer in a Day about?
- Based on the story by Ray Bradbury. Set on a planet where the sun shines for just a few minutes once every nine years, this is a classic tale of suffering and forgiveness. A classroom full of young children are excited to hear that today the rain will stop. However, they are also resentful of a new classmate from Earth who remembers what it's like to see the sun. "This gripping, unsettling production softens the original story’s abrupt conclusion without diminishing its punch. A masterful work." - Booklist. Winner of a CINE Golden Eagle, and honored by Instructor Magazine as one of the 25 Best Films of the Year.
- Who directed All Summer in a Day?
- All Summer in a Day was directed by Ed Kaplan.
- Who stars in All Summer in a Day?
- All Summer in a Day stars Reesa Mallen, Tammy Simpson, Jerry Marshak, Bridget Meade, Edith Fields, Keith Coogan.
- How long is All Summer in a Day?
- All Summer in a Day has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is All Summer in a Day?
- All Summer in a Day is a Family, Science Fiction film.
- Where was All Summer in a Day produced?
- All Summer in a Day was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of All Summer in a Day?
- The themes of All Summer in a Day include: Visions of Future and Technology, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity.