Suddenly, Last Summer (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1959, Suddenly, Last Summer is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, running about 114 minutes. “Suddenly, last summer, Cathy knew she was being used for something evil!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The only son of wealthy widow Violet Venable dies while on vacation with his cousin Catherine. What the girl saw was so horrible that she went insane; now Mrs. Venable wants Catherine lobotomized to cover up the truth.
Who’s in it. Suddenly, Last Summer stars Elizabeth Taylor as Catherine Holly, Katharine Hepburn as Violet Venable, Montgomery Clift as Dr. Cukrowicz and Albert Dekker as Lawrence Hockstader, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Suddenly, Last Summer has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9M 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 Suddenly, Last Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Suddenly, Last Summer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)?
- In US, Suddenly, Last 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 Suddenly, Last Summer worth watching?
- Suddenly, Last Summer holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Suddenly, Last Summer?
- Suddenly, Last Summer stars Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, Montgomery Clift, Albert Dekker and Mercedes McCambridge.
- When was Suddenly, Last Summer released?
- Suddenly, Last Summer was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.