The Summer of 45 (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 1991, The Summer of 45 is a drama series.
What it’s about. Two young women at the end of a long, bitter war. Two soldiers who left distant Canada to liberate Europe. The summer of '45 brings them all together—a few hours, a few days that will determine the rest of their lives. Anna from Zeeland falls in love with Canadian soldier Jim, and he with her. But the maelstrom of events gives their love little chance. Maria from Breda experiences liberation as an unreal intoxication. A brief moment of naive infatuation throws her life completely off balance. Maria gives birth to a child under appalling conditions, in a home for unmarried mothers. She is forced to give up the child.
Who’s in it. The Summer of 45 stars David Palffy, Christianne Hirt, Will van Kralingen and Renée Fokker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Summer of 45 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Summer of 45 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Summer of 45 tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Summer of 45 (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Summer of 45 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Summer of 45 worth watching?
- The Summer of 45 holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Summer of 45?
- The Summer of 45 stars David Palffy, Christianne Hirt, Will van Kralingen, Renée Fokker and Jeroen Kranenburg.
- When was The Summer of 45 released?
- The Summer of 45 was released in 1991.