Summer Lovers (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1982, Summer Lovers is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Randal Kleiser, running about 98 minutes. “Sun, surf, sand... and the sexy adventure of a lifetime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Michael Pappas and his girlfriend, Cathy, are enjoying the white sand beaches of a Greek island as well as the freewheeling nature of the locals. When Michael meets Lina, who is in Greece from Paris doing archaeological work, he is enamored with the beautiful foreigner. Cathy, unhappy about Lina getting close to Michael, confronts the woman -- only to be unexpectedly wooed by her charms as well.
Who’s in it. Summer Lovers stars Peter Gallagher as Michael Pappas, Daryl Hannah as Cathy Featherstone, Valérie Quennessen as Lina and Barbara Rush as Jean Featherstone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Summer Lovers 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 Lovers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer Lovers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer Lovers (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Summer Lovers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Summer Lovers worth watching?
- Summer Lovers holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Summer Lovers?
- Summer Lovers stars Peter Gallagher, Daryl Hannah, Valérie Quennessen, Barbara Rush and Carole Cook.
- When was Summer Lovers released?
- Summer Lovers was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.