A Long Hot Summer (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1999, A Long Hot Summer is a comedy and music film directed by Perttu Leppä, running about 100 minutes. “They were young. They were beautiful. They were born to win.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of a rock band "Kalle Päätalo" in the 1980s.
Who’s in it. A Long Hot Summer stars Unto Helo as Patu, Hanna-Mari Karhinen as Noora, Mikko Hakola as Lajunen and Jimi Pääkallo as Jimi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Long Hot 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 A Long Hot Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Long Hot Summer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Long Hot Summer (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Long Hot Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Long Hot Summer worth watching?
- A Long Hot Summer holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Long Hot Summer?
- A Long Hot Summer stars Unto Helo, Hanna-Mari Karhinen, Mikko Hakola, Jimi Pääkallo and Timo Lavikainen.
- When was A Long Hot Summer released?
- A Long Hot Summer was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.