Summer's Children (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, Summer's Children is a drama and mystery film directed by Julius Kohanyi, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. SUMMER'S CHILDREN is the story of a young man who tries to escape his troubled home and sister to find a new life for himself. He takes on a new job and enters into new relationships, but his sister pursues him in a cat and mouse game, getting into trouble in the city's seedy underground. In a series of flashbacks, we discover the reasons for his initial departure, as he and his sister try to find a peaceful resolution to their feelings about each other.
Who’s in it. Summer's Children stars Thomas Hauff as Steve, Paully Jardine as Jennie, Don Francks as Albert and Kate Lynch as Kathy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Summer's Children has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer's Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer's Children tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer's Children (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Summer's Children change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Summer's Children worth watching?
- Summer's Children holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Summer's Children?
- Summer's Children stars Thomas Hauff, Paully Jardine, Don Francks, Kate Lynch and Ken James.
- When was Summer's Children released?
- Summer's Children was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.