Five Days One Summer (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1982, Five Days One Summer is a drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann, running about 96 minutes. “An obsession, a love, a memory.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A 1930s Scottish doctor (Sean Connery) goes climbing in the Alps with an infatuated niece (Betsy Brantley) he passes off as his wife.
Who’s in it. Five Days One Summer stars Sean Connery as Douglas Meredith, Betsy Brantley as Kate, Lambert Wilson as Johann Biari and Jennifer Hilary as Sarah Meredith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Five Days One Summer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Five Days One Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Days One Summer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Days One Summer (1982)?
- In US, Five Days One Summer 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 Five Days One Summer worth watching?
- Five Days One Summer holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Days One Summer?
- Five Days One Summer stars Sean Connery, Betsy Brantley, Lambert Wilson, Jennifer Hilary and Isabel Dean.
- When was Five Days One Summer released?
- Five Days One Summer was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.