A Summer Place (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1959, A Summer Place is a drama and romance film directed by Delmer Daves, running about 130 minutes. “The Inn... The Guests... The Sensations...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A self-made businessman rekindles a romance with a former flame while their two teenage children begin a romance of their own with drastic consequences for both couples.
Who’s in it. A Summer Place stars Richard Egan as Ken Jorgenson, Dorothy McGuire as Sylvia Hunter, Sandra Dee as Molly Jorgenson and Arthur Kennedy as Bart Hunter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A Summer Place has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 A Summer Place page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Summer Place tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Summer Place (1959)?
- In US, A Summer Place is available to 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 A Summer Place worth watching?
- A Summer Place holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Summer Place?
- A Summer Place stars Richard Egan, Dorothy McGuire, Sandra Dee, Arthur Kennedy and Troy Donahue.
- When was A Summer Place released?
- A Summer Place was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.