That Certain Summer (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1972, That Certain Summer is a drama and tv movie film directed by Lamont Johnson, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. The first US teleplay to deal sympathetically with homosexuality. Divorced San Francisco contractor Doug Salter is looking forward to a summer visit from his fourteen-year-old son Nick, who lives in Los Angeles with his mother Janet. The boy does not know that his father is gay and committed to Gary McClain, his life partner of several years.
Who’s in it. That Certain Summer stars Hal Holbrook as Doug Salter, Martin Sheen as Gary McCain, Joe Don Baker as Phil Bonner and Marlyn Mason as Laureen Hyatt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, That Certain Summer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch That Certain Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of That Certain Summer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch That Certain Summer (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for That Certain Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is That Certain Summer worth watching?
- That Certain Summer holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in That Certain Summer?
- That Certain Summer stars Hal Holbrook, Martin Sheen, Joe Don Baker, Marlyn Mason and Scott Jacoby.
- When was That Certain Summer released?
- That Certain Summer was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.