Summer Magic (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.8

Released in 1963, Summer Magic is a comedy, family and music film directed by James Neilson, running about 110 minutes. “THAT WONDERFUL HAYLEY! a-flitterin' in a romantic whirl of her own!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Disney musical about Mother Carey, a Bostonian widow and her three children who move to Maine. Postmaster Osh Popham helps them move into a run-down old house and fixes it up for them. It's not entirely uninhabited, though; the owner, a Mr. Hamilton, is a mysterious character away in Europe, but Osh assures them he won't mind their living there, since he won't be coming home for a long time yet. The children and a cousin who comes to live with them have various adventures before an unexpected visitor shows up
Who’s in it. Summer Magic stars Hayley Mills as Nancy Carey, Dorothy McGuire as Mrs. Margaret Carey, Burl Ives as Osh Popham and Deborah Walley as Julia Carey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Summer Magic 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 Summer Magic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer Magic tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer Magic (1963)?
- In US, Summer Magic 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 Summer Magic worth watching?
- Summer Magic holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Summer Magic?
- Summer Magic stars Hayley Mills, Dorothy McGuire, Burl Ives, Deborah Walley and Eddie Hodges.
- When was Summer Magic released?
- Summer Magic was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.
