Summer and Smoke (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1961, Summer and Smoke is a drama and romance film directed by Peter Glenville, running about 118 minutes. “In the heat of summer... the smoke of desire...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a small Mississippi town in 1916, an eccentric spinster battles her romantic yearnings for the randy boy next door.
Who’s in it. Summer and Smoke stars Laurence Harvey as John Buchanan Jr., Geraldine Page as Alma Winemiller, Rita Moreno as Rosa Zacharias and John McIntire as Dr. Buchanan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Summer and Smoke has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer and Smoke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer and Smoke tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer and Smoke (1961)?
- In US, Summer and Smoke is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Summer and Smoke worth watching?
- Summer and Smoke holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Summer and Smoke?
- Summer and Smoke stars Laurence Harvey, Geraldine Page, Rita Moreno, John McIntire and Una Merkel.
- When was Summer and Smoke released?
- Summer and Smoke was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.