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When Tom, a hapless greeting card copywriter and hopeless romantic, is blindsided after his girlfriend summer dumps him, he shifts back and forth through various periods of their 500 days "together" to try to figure out where things went wrong. His reflections ultimately lead him to finally rediscover his true passions in life.
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Directed by: Marc Webb
Wirtten by: Scott Neustadter and Michael Weber
Cast: Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Clark Gregg, Minka Kelly, Matthew Gray Gubler, Rachel Boston, Geoffrey Arend, Chloe Moritz
Producers: Jessica Tuchinsky, Mary Waters, Steven Wolfe, Mason Novick -
This post modern love story is never what we expect it to be -- It's thorny yet exhilarating, funny and sad, a twisted journey of highs and lows that doesn't quite go where we think it will.
Release Date: July 17, 2009
Boy meets girl
Boy falls in love
Girl doesn't
Boy falls in love
Girl doesn't
500 Days of Summer Quotes from the Trailer
The 500 Days of Summer trailer was recently released and it contained some great quotes from 500 Days of Summer. I thought I’d post a few of them here but I ended up just transcribing the entire trailer!
Continue reading to read all the quotes from the 500 Days of Summer trailer.
As There Is a Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths is playing through Tom’s headphones
Summer: I love The Smiths.
Tom: [takes off headphones] Sorry?
Summer: I said I love The Smiths. You– you have a good taste in music.
Tom: You like The Smiths?
Summer: Yeah. “To die by your side is such a heavenly way to die.” I love ‘em.
[the elevator arrives and Summer gets off]
Tom: Holy.
Narrator: This is a story of boy meets girl. The boy, Tom Hansen, grew up believing that he’d never truly be happy until the day he met the one. The girl, Summer Finn, did not share this belief. You should know up front this is not a love story.
Summer: I think we should stop seeing each other.
[cut to Tom's apartment(?)]
Tom’s sister: Just like that?
Tom: Just like that.
Tom’s sister: Start from the beginning and tell us what happened.
[Day (1)]
Tom’s Co-worker: I tried to talk to her in the coffee room she’s totally not having it.
Tom: Maybe she was just in a hurry.
Tom’s Co-worker: And maybe she’s an uppity, better-than-everyone super skank.
[Day (8)]
Tom: In college they called me perfectly adequate Hansen.
Summer: They used to call me anal girl.
[Tom spits out his drink]
Summer: I was very neat and organized.
[Day ()]
Tom’s Co-worker: So do you have a boyfriend?
Summer: No. Who needs it? We’re young, might as well have fun while we can.
Tom: Wait. What happens if you fall in love?
Summer: Love. You don’t believe in that. Do you?
Tom: What. It’s love, not Santa Claus.
Tom: I think it’s official. I’m in love with Summer. I love how she makes me feel.
Tom: Did you ever even have a boyfriend?
Summer: Of course.
Tom: What happened, why didn’t they work out?
Summer: What always happens? Life.
Summer: Get over her.
Tom: I don’t want to get over her. I want to get her back.
Summer: We’ve been like Sid and Nancy for months now.
Tom: We have some disagreements but I hardly think I’m Sid Vicious.
Summer: No I’m Sid.
Tom: Oh, so I’m Nancy.
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This looks wonderful and I can’t wait to see it. 2009 version of Harry met Sally! The boy from 3rd Rock really grew up!
Rachel on Mar 4, 2009
does anyone know the name of the song that plays at the end of the new trailer?
jackie on Mar 4, 2009
it is “Vagabond” by WolfMother
zspice on Mar 8, 2009
what is the quote at the end of the movie when they’re sitting on the bench? Something about waking up and knowing everything I wasn’t sure of with you…
Kerry on Jul 27, 2009
one of my favorite quotes is from when they are in ikea
Tom: “Darling I don’t know how to tell you this…there is a chinese family in our bathroom.”
Cheyenne on Jul 28, 2009
Kerry – I’m looking for that SAME quote. Anyone know it? I wish I could download a copy of the script…
Emily on Jul 30, 2009
4&6: Ah I’ve been looking for that exact quote! I found this site so I am hoping someone will add the quote there soon: http://500daysquotes.com
Busy on Jul 30, 2009
Summer: “One day I woke up and I just knew.”
Tom: “Knew what?”
Summer: “What I was never sure of with you.”
Or something like that…
Kegan on Jul 30, 2009
Summer: “One day I woke up and I just knew.”
Tom: “Knew what?”
Summer: What I was never sure of when I was with you
Samantha on Aug 3, 2009
I saw this movie. It was FANTASTIC. It reminded me of my my first romance. When he left the party, I was almost crying. He did such a good job capturing the pain and anguish you feel when you are dumped and can never really figure out why.
David on Aug 3, 2009
“color my life with the chaos of trouble.”
Lindsay on Aug 7, 2009
one of my favorite quotes is from when they are in ikea
Tom: “Darling I don’t know how to tell you this…there is a chinese family in our bathroom.”
- What if he said;
“honey, there’s a jewish family in our bathroom”
“honey, there’s a black family in our bathroom”
“honey, there’s a mexican family in our bathroom”
Why does chinese= comedy? I don’t mind a little here and there..but a race should not be a comedic line…if I saw the alternate lines above, I’d say the same thing.
Geoff on Aug 8, 2009
Does anyone know the entire actual quote where Summer and Tom are sitting on his bed and Summer says a long quote about how she has dreams where she’s flying… and she ends it with “i never told anybody that before”?
Chris on Aug 8, 2009
Hey at the end of the movie the narrator i guess says. “Tom realizes there is no fate, nothing is meant to be” etc does anyone know that whole line? Thanks !!
mp on Aug 10, 2009
whats the quote tom says right before he quits his job ?
sydney on Aug 11, 2009
Here’s the entire script, and the quote you are looking for is at the bottom. You just download it, it’s a PDF file.
Emily on Aug 12, 2009
Does anybody know the quote where Tom’s friend is talking in an interview sort of setting, and he says something along the lines of “she’s better than the girl of my dreams, she’s real”
Thanks [:!
Kopal on Aug 16, 2009
send that link for the pdf file. i can’t click
ashley on Aug 19, 2009
Here is the whole screenplay.
Tatyana on Aug 19, 2009
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9284649/500-Days-of-Summer-Screenplay
Tatyana on Aug 19, 2009
And I just realized why you couldnt click the pdf file. Emily put it under website when leaving the comment, but that is meant as a website of you. Therefore, I copied and pasted it into the actual comment box, and now it came up.
The movie was good. I love the narrator speech at the end.
Tatyana on Aug 19, 2009
Does anyone know the entire quote when Tom freaks out at his job and quits. I want to know that quote of when he says the card company are liars and that they feed people lines of what to say instead of saying how they really feel. I loved that scene.
Deanna on Sep 8, 2009
I’m looking for the quote when summer and tom are on summers bed as well.
if anyone could find it, that would be great!
marisa on Sep 23, 2009
This is the quote when Tom freaks out ..
“Well this is, and Rhoda, no disrespect, but um, this is total shit. Go for it? You can do it? That’s not inspirational that’s suicidal! If pickles goes for it right there that’s a dead cat. Lies, were liars think about it, why do people buy these things? It’s not because they wanna say how they feel, people buy cards cause they can’t say how they feel or they’re afraid too. We provide the service that lets them off the hook. You know what? I say to hell with it. Lets level with America at least let them speak for themselves right I mean look, look. What is this, what does this say? “Congratulations on your new baby.” How bout “congratulations on your new baby, guess that’s it for hanging out, nice knowing ya.” How bout this one? With all the pretty hearts on the front, I think I know where this ones going. Yup “Happy Valentines Day sweetheart, I love you.” Isn’t that sweet? Ain’t love grand? This is exactly what I’m talking about. What does that even mean, love? Do you know? Do you? Anybody? If somebody gave me this card Mr. Vance, I’d eat it. It’s these cards, and the movies and the pop songs, they’re to blame for all the lies and the heartache, everything. We’re responsible. I’M responsible. I think we do a bad thing here. People should be able to say how they feel, how they really feel, not ya know, some words that some stranger put in their mouth. Words like love, that don’t mean anything. Sorry, I’m sorry, I um, I quit. There’s enough bullshit in the world without my help.”
Sophia on Sep 25, 2009
Chris–I want that quote too! The one where they’re laying on her bed…
“I never told anybody that before.”
Bah! I can’t find it. And love it. I suppose I’ll have to take notes next time I see the movie…for the 5th time. Haha. :)
Tay on Oct 1, 2009
it was a really good movie, kinda reminds of “the perks of being a wallflower”. i dont know maybe its because of the smiths :) P E N I S!!!!!!
pasti on Oct 21, 2009
Summer: I knew I could promise him I’d feel the same way every morning. In a way that I.. I never could with you…
*sigh*
damn life!
bacon on Oct 29, 2009
The “I’ve-never-told-anybody-that-before” quote.
Summer: “You know, I dream sometimes about flying. It starts out like I’m running really, really fast and I’m like superhuman and the terrain starts to get really rocky and steep and then I’m running so fast that my feet aren’t even touching the ground and I’m floating and it’s like this amazing, amazing ?feeling… I’m free, I’m safe. Then I realise: I’m completely alone. And then I wake up.”
Narrator: As he listened, Tom began to realise that these weren’t stories routinely told; these were stories one had to earn. He could feel the wall coming down. He wondered if anyone else had made it this far, which is why the next six words changed everything.
Summer: “I’ve never told anybody that before.”
Tom: “I guess I’m not just anyone.”
Rae on Nov 1, 2009
Please help me.
Tom: What are we looking for?
Summer: A trivet.
Tom: What about a ….?
Did you understand what Tom said there?
Summerinlove on Nov 1, 2009
does anyone here know the line where Tom meets Autumn? thanks! =)
louie on Nov 2, 2009
what’s the narrator speech in the end?anyone?
kimba on Nov 9, 2009
i just watched the movie earlier.. and my boyfriend and i love it :)
anne on Nov 15, 2009
What the ending quotes by the narrotor about he was sure of somthin etc……. ?
Nomi on Nov 17, 2009
the guy is the kid waaaay back in angels in the outfield..lol he really did grew up alright….i think this movie is sooooooooooooooooooo LAME is slept while we are watchin it last night thats why i never knew the ending….lmfao!!!!
“it was gooooooooooooood”
kiero on Nov 23, 2009
Narrator: If Tom had learned anything… It’s that you can’t ascribe great cosmic significance to a simple earthly event. Coincidence. That’s all anything ever is. Nothing more than coincidence.
It took a long time, but Tom had finally learned. There are no miracles. There is no such thing as fate. Nothing is meant to be. He knew. He was pretty sure.
Dannathanford on Nov 29, 2009
i love, love the movie!!! my favorite quotes were
Summer: “One day I woke up and I just knew.”
Tom: “Knew what?”
Summer: What I was never sure of when I was with you
and
Summer: I knew I could promise him I’d feel the same way every morning. In a way that I.. I never could with you…
MrsLavendula on Dec 1, 2009
TOM: you never want to be anybody’s girlfriend and now you are somebody’s wife..
SUMMER: I JUST WOKE UP ONE DAY AND KNEW..
TOM: KNEW WHAT?
SUMMER: WHAT I WAS NEVER SURE OF WITH YOU..
TOM: I HAVEN’T SEEN YOU.
AUTUMN: YOU MUST NOT HAVE BEEN LOOKING.. :))
krupee on Dec 9, 2009
does anyone know when the quote ‘like a ninja’ is saidd and when it is said in the film.
i think its a quote but i just cant remember when it was said
thanks x
tiffany on Dec 9, 2009
Please please please let me get what i want :)
I’m looking for the quote when summer and tom are into the car and they are going to the movie…
SummerFinn on Dec 15, 2009
This movie was a therapy for me. I brought me back to life.
Sergio on Dec 19, 2009
i can relate to this movie. sucks how i’m like tom and was completely in love with someone who didn’t love me back. but the difference is that he pretended to love me the whole time. i shouldve known better tho. he brushed away the cute stuff like holding hands just like summer did.
jessica on Dec 25, 2009
fuck ! .. i love the movie .. it makes totally good sense of things that went totally messed up ! .. damn you david salting !!! .. fuck you !
joLo on Dec 26, 2009
i like when the boss calls tom into his office to talk about his greeting cards and asks if somethings wrong does it have to do with summer, etc. and then he mentions his valentines greeting card “Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, F*** you whore” :) love that scene!!!
ashley on Dec 26, 2009
Tom: What? I thought you were going to this thing, that’s why I’m going
McKenzie: Well I’m not
Tom: But you said you were!
McKenzie: That’s why I called in sick, like a ninja!
richie on Dec 28, 2009
Hey what was that quote about Love being just a fantasy, its Summer who says that, I think.
I had been through exactly this kinda relationship a year and half back, and boy, I fell for her, and fell head over heal. And it really hurt, n still does.
This movie is a gem.
I especially like the scene when Tom buys himself a Jack and walks out of the store. He sees a couple walking hand in hand , and Tom gets annoyed n says ‘Get a room’. It really happens…
I could relate to many of the situations Tom went through.
I think Marc Webb has captured all the details with absolute perfection. Jenny Beckman really must be a Bitch!
Sushant on Dec 28, 2009
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9284649/500-Days-of-Summer-Screenplay
arah on Dec 28, 2009
I’ve seen this movie like 15 times already. Once and again I try to decode “my” Summer through this movie.
I mind, though, is still clouded, and I still cannot think straight.
What happened to me was pretty much the same. I fell for this girl, who since the very beginning said she didn’t want a relationship. However my mind went out of control and I started dreaming and thinking that I could change her mind.
I was for months believing the same Tom did. That she loved me, that she would change, that the wall would eventually come down. In the meantime she was giving me back so little, and I thought it was huge!
I stopped my life. Literally. I stop taking care of everything, including my job. I made her my only source of satisfaction, and as she was almost never around, my life turned into an endless waiting, praying for her to come, and the times she did, praying for her not to go.
I was lonely. Worse than that. I didn’t even had myself.
We have been off for a month now, and I still believe she loves me! Isn’t it insane? I can’t stop thinking of her. She doesn’t answers my calls, texts, or emails. And I still think she loves me, but she doesn’t know how to handle it!
Still, I have to admit she was very clear since the very beginning with her non-relationship position. It was all my fault. I’m paying for that.
Now I bought the poster of the movie, to put it on my living room, to remember that it can’t happen again. To remember me not to expect from anyone more than what they can deliver
Sergio on Dec 28, 2009
what does “color my life with chaos of trouble” mean?
amandaa on Dec 30, 2009
“You can’t ascribe great cosmic significance to a simple Earthly event. Coincidence. That’s all anything really is, nothing more then coincidence. There are no miracles, there’s no such thing as fate, and nothing is meant to be…”
Amanda on Jan 1, 2010
Oh i love the statement!
I also find this this line very honest
Paul: Robin is better than the girl of my dreams. She’s real.
Maia on Jan 2, 2010
Does anyone know the quote, where Tom is at Summer’s party. Tom says something like “I decided against architecture because it is temporary. Unlike greeting cards which is more permanent.” haha it is a great quote, I would love to know the exact words, thanks!!
John on Jan 4, 2010
I finally went to see the movie! And it’s on of the best one! Not typical and it made it great!
But i really would like to know if anyone remembers the lines when they were fighting and then Tom said that u cant kiss and sleep with your friend..it was great saying and i really need it, hehe
And all those quotes in movie..just hilarious!
Tom: Paul, seriously…
Paul: Did you bang her?
Tom: No!
Paul: Blow job?
Tom: No!
Paul: Hand job?
Tom: No, Paul, no jobs. I’m still unemployed. We just kissed.
LOL
Riin on Jan 6, 2010
SUMMER IS A JERK!
lindsey on Jan 12, 2010
What about what his boss says about his wife and how someone else wrote that but it still fits?
Casey on Jan 12, 2010
“she said good emphasis on good, meaning she spent the weekend having sex with some guy she met at the gym.”
Brandon on Jan 14, 2010
i think it’s awesome that “hero” by regina spektor is used in the scene when he goes to summer’s party and realizes she’s engaged. the lyrics of the song are about never seeing it coming… “i’m the hero of the story i don’t need to be saved”… perfect.
kate on Jan 20, 2010
hmmm.. it totally gave me a heartache..
i can relate with this movie so much.. like 90% of how the story is so much the same of mine..
same as tom, I’ve been in-loved with a so beautiful girl that every man wants to have.. well, i got her..
then we’ve been together so long and just had that of tom and summer..
we kissed, we danced, we slept together and all.. i loved her so much like she’s totally the right girl waitin for me to be found.. but we were not in a relationship..
then i began to think of why are we not being committed to each other when things like this happen.. i was thinking of how tom was thinking in the movie..
well i confronted my girl and just the same happened to us.. she gets mad when i tell people that im her boyfriend.. but then we were able to fix things and get along with each other again.. (but still, we’re not in a relationship)..
then time came.. i saw her with other man.. it burned a lot inside of me..
i cried.. i wept.. i just dont understand it.. she told me that she has a boyfriend and my tears had almost blown off my eyes..
i know we were in love with each other.. yes i was very sure of it..
girls like her and summer? i just dont get it.. whats in their head?
whats wrong??? it took a lot of me to move on and forget all things happened to us.. well it took a long time..
but when i watched this movie, it brought back all the memories with her again and made me cry.. but thanks to this movie, i realized that i was just not lookin around.. i was just looking at one point of space, and thats her..
i put her in the center of my universe, that’s why i feel like its a very big loss in my part..
but in reality, there are so many fishes out there in the sea.. why am i sticking to one fish if i can hook one more and be contented if i would find the right one..
(sigh).. first time i did something like this.. to write the story of my life in public.. well, it made me feel better somehow.. lol
nash on Jan 31, 2010