Summer Crisis (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 2013, Summer Crisis is a drama and history film directed by Alain Chartrand, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. In the summer of 1969, Bernard, a Gaspesian fisherman's son, arrive in Perce to fin work. He meets Paul, Jacques and Francis, Quebec Independence activists who have come to open the 'Fisherman's House'. They aim to organize public conferences and offer lodgings to young travelers. A motley crowd of Quebecers from all over the province soon flocks to Perce: artists, hippies, rockers, hitchhikers and the like shake local authorities. Bernard is won over by the trio's ideas and gets increasingly involved in their project. The following year, the will join the Front de liberation du Quebec (FLQ) and play a pivotal role in the Summer Crisis 1969.
Who’s in it. Summer Crisis stars Mikhaïl Ahooja as Bernard Lortie, Vincent-Guillaume Otis as Paul Rose, Benoît Langlais as Jacques Rose and Charles-Alexandre Dubé as Francis Simard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Summer Crisis has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer Crisis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer Crisis tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer Crisis (2013)?
- In CA, Summer Crisis is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Summer Crisis worth watching?
- Summer Crisis holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Summer Crisis?
- Summer Crisis stars Mikhaïl Ahooja, Vincent-Guillaume Otis, Benoît Langlais, Charles-Alexandre Dubé and Geneviève Boivin-Roussy.
- When was Summer Crisis released?
- Summer Crisis was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.