Hot Spell (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1958, Hot Spell is a drama film directed by George Cukor, running about 86 minutes. “Passions explode in that hot-blooded southern town!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alma Duval, a middle-aged housewife, trying to hide how much she suffers from her husband's amorous excursions while trying to help her children solve their problems and doing her best to keep her family together as it's slowly falling apart. Meanwhile, daughter Virginia is dumped by her boyfriend because she cannot help him with his career. Her cheating husband's birthday party is approaching and many lines will be crossed after that event.
Who’s in it. Hot Spell stars Shirley Booth as Alma Duval, Anthony Quinn as Jack Duval, Shirley MacLaine as Virginia Duval and Earl Holliman as Buddy Duval, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Hot Spell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hot Spell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Spell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hot Spell (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hot Spell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hot Spell worth watching?
- Hot Spell holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hot Spell?
- Hot Spell stars Shirley Booth, Anthony Quinn, Shirley MacLaine, Earl Holliman and Eileen Heckart.
- When was Hot Spell released?
- Hot Spell was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.