Summer Storm (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1944, Summer Storm is a drama film directed by Douglas Sirk, running about 106 minutes. “Don't Go Near This Woman! Nothing So Beautiful Was Ever So Deadly!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's a tale of power and passions when a Russian siren, who wants the finer things in life, sinks her hooks into a judge, a decadent aristocrat and an estate superintendent, with surprising results.
Who’s in it. Summer Storm stars Linda Darnell as Olga Kuzminichna Urbenin, George Sanders as Fedja Michailovitch Petroff, Anna Lee as Nadina Kalenin and Edward Everett Horton as Count "Piggy" Volsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Summer Storm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer Storm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer Storm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer Storm (1944)?
- In US, Summer Storm is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Summer Storm worth watching?
- Summer Storm 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 Summer Storm?
- Summer Storm stars Linda Darnell, George Sanders, Anna Lee, Edward Everett Horton and Hugo Haas.
- When was Summer Storm released?
- Summer Storm was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.