Summertime (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1955, Summertime is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by David Lean, running about 100 minutes. “All the pent-up yearning of her life was finally fulfilled ... amid the splendor of the world's most fabulous city!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Middle-aged Ohio secretary Jane Hudson has never found love and has nearly resigned herself to spending the rest of her life alone. But before she does, she uses her savings to finance a summer in romantic Venice, where she finally meets the man of her dreams, the elegant Renato Di Rossi.
Who’s in it. Summertime stars Katharine Hepburn as Jane Hudson, Rossano Brazzi as Renato de Rossi, Isa Miranda as Signora Fiorini and Darren McGavin as Eddie Yaeger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Summertime has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and 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 Summertime page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summertime tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summertime (1955)?
- In US, Summertime is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and 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 Summertime worth watching?
- Summertime holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Summertime?
- Summertime stars Katharine Hepburn, Rossano Brazzi, Isa Miranda, Darren McGavin and Mari Aldon.
- When was Summertime released?
- Summertime was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.