Summer's End (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film
Released in 1985, Summer's End is a drama and family film directed by Beth Brickell, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. 10-year-old Kathy prefers pigtails to curls and runs away for the day to avoid a hair appointment. While she's off having adventures with her best pal Jeeter, her parents clash over how to handle the situation. Kathy's mother worries that her daughter doesn't "fit in" while her father believes she's "just an individual" and should be allowed to grow up at her own pace. At the end of the day, Kathy must return home to face the inevitable.
Who’s in it. Summer's End stars Jennifer Miller as Kathy Buckwalter, Jordan Weeks as Jeeter Thomas, Radha Delamarter as Mildred Buckwalter and Bill Vint as Ray Buckwalter, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer's End page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer's End tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer's End (1985)?
- In US, Summer's End is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Summer's End?
- Summer's End stars Jennifer Miller, Jordan Weeks, Radha Delamarter, Bill Vint and Lisa Foster.
- When was Summer's End released?
- Summer's End was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.