The Long, Hot Summer (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1958, The Long, Hot Summer is a drama and romance film directed by Martin Ritt, running about 115 minutes. “The people of Faulkner...the language of Faulkner...the world of Faulkner!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.
Who’s in it. The Long, Hot Summer stars Paul Newman as Ben Quick, Joanne Woodward as Clara Varner, Anthony Franciosa as Jody Varner and Orson Welles as Will Varner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Long, Hot Summer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, Criterion Channel and FlixFling and 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 The Long, Hot Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long, Hot Summer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long, Hot Summer (1958)?
- In US, The Long, Hot Summer is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and Criterion Channel, and 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 The Long, Hot Summer worth watching?
- The Long, Hot Summer holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Long, Hot Summer?
- The Long, Hot Summer stars Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa, Orson Welles and Lee Remick.
- When was The Long, Hot Summer released?
- The Long, Hot Summer was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.