As Summers Die (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1986, As Summers Die is a drama and tv movie film directed by Jean-Claude Tramont, running about 87 minutes. “Scott Glenn, Jamie Lee Curtis and Bette Davis Shine in a Powerful Drama!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in a sleepy Southern Louisiana town in 1959, a lawyer, searches for justice as he volunteers to help a black woman whose property is being threatened by the Holts, the first family of the town, after she refuses to sell her valuable land.
Who’s in it. As Summers Die stars Scott Glenn as Willie Croft, Jamie Lee Curtis as Whitsey Loftin, Bette Davis as Hannah Loftin and John Randolph as Augustus Tompkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, As Summers Die has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch As Summers Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of As Summers Die tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch As Summers Die (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for As Summers Die change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is As Summers Die worth watching?
- As Summers Die holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in As Summers Die?
- As Summers Die stars Scott Glenn, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bette Davis, John Randolph and Ron O'Neal.
- When was As Summers Die released?
- As Summers Die was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.