Centennial Summer (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1946, Centennial Summer is a comedy, drama, music and history film directed by Otto Preminger, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1876 Philadelphia, two sisters vie for the affections of a Frenchman who's come to town to prepare the French pavilion for the Centennial exposition.
Who’s in it. Centennial Summer stars Jeanne Crain as Julia Rogers, Cornel Wilde as Philippe Lascalles, Linda Darnell as Edith Rogers and William Eythe as Ben Phelps, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Centennial Summer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Centennial Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Centennial Summer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Centennial Summer (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Centennial Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Centennial Summer worth watching?
- Centennial Summer holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Centennial Summer?
- Centennial Summer stars Jeanne Crain, Cornel Wilde, Linda Darnell, William Eythe and Walter Brennan.
- When was Centennial Summer released?
- Centennial Summer was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.