Hot Summer Night (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1957, Hot Summer Night is a drama and crime film directed by David Friedkin, running about 86 minutes. “Hot with the blast of gunfire!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An out-of-work reporter (Leslie Nielsen) seeks out a bank robber, and his bride (Colleen Miller) has to rescue him.
Who’s in it. Hot Summer Night stars Leslie Nielsen as William Joel Partain, Colleen Miller as Irene Partain, Edward Andrews as Deputy Lou Follett and Jay C. Flippen as Oren Kobble, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Hot Summer Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hot Summer Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Summer Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hot Summer Night (1957)?
- In US, Hot Summer Night is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hot Summer Night worth watching?
- Hot Summer Night holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hot Summer Night?
- Hot Summer Night stars Leslie Nielsen, Colleen Miller, Edward Andrews, Jay C. Flippen and James Best.
- When was Hot Summer Night released?
- Hot Summer Night was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.