Last Summer (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1969, Last Summer is a drama film directed by Frank Perry, running about 95 minutes. “Last summer was too beautiful to forget. And too painful to remember.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During summer vacation on Fire Island, three young people become very close. When an uncool girl tries to infiltrate the trio's newly found relationship, they construct an elaborate plot that has violent results.
Who’s in it. Last Summer stars Barbara Hershey as Sandy, Richard Thomas as Peter, Catherine Burns as Rhoda and Bruce Davison as Dan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Last Summer 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 Last Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Last Summer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Last Summer (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Last Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Last Summer worth watching?
- Last Summer holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Last Summer?
- Last Summer stars Barbara Hershey, Richard Thomas, Catherine Burns, Bruce Davison and Ernesto Gonzalez.
- When was Last Summer released?
- Last Summer was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.