A Summer to Remember (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1985, A Summer to Remember is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Robert Michael Lewis, running about 93 minutes. “A friendship to believe in... An adventure of a lifetime a story of triumph.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Silent since losing his hearing to meningitis, young Toby Wyler takes a bitter stance against the world and his family, refusing to accept his new stepfather. But when a highly trained orangutan named Casey is thrown from a truck near Toby's home, the boy soon has a secret friend he can communicate with via sign language.
Who’s in it. A Summer to Remember stars James Farentino as Tom Wyler, Tess Harper as Jeannie Wyler, Bridgette Andersen as Jill and Sean Gerlis as Toby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, A Summer to Remember has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Summer to Remember page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Summer to Remember tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Summer to Remember (1985)?
- In US, A Summer to Remember is available to stream on Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Summer to Remember worth watching?
- A Summer to Remember holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Summer to Remember?
- A Summer to Remember stars James Farentino, Tess Harper, Bridgette Andersen, Sean Gerlis and Burt Young.
- When was A Summer to Remember released?
- A Summer to Remember was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.