Come September (1961): cast, story & where to watch

1961 · Film · ★ 6.9

Come September poster

Released in 1961, Come September is a comedy and romance film directed by Robert Mulligan, running about 112 minutes. “A Quiet hideaway... A Secret rendezvous... then the teen-agers barged in!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Robert Talbot, an American millionaire, arrives early for his annual vacation at his luxurious Italian villa. His long-time girlfriend Lisa has given up waiting for him and has decided to marry another man. Meanwhile, his sneaky business associate Maurice secretly misappropriates the villa as a hotel while Talbot is away. The current guests of the "hotel" are a group of young American girls.

Who’s in it. Come September stars Rock Hudson as Robert L. Talbot, Gina Lollobrigida as Lisa Helena Fellini, Sandra Dee as Sandy Stevens and Bobby Darin as Tony, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Come September has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.2M at the box office.

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 Come September page.

If you liked it. Fans of Come September tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Come September (1961)?
In US, Come September 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 Come September worth watching?
Come September holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Come September?
Come September stars Rock Hudson, Gina Lollobrigida, Sandra Dee, Bobby Darin and Walter Slezak.
When was Come September released?
Come September was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.