Summer Heat (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1987, Summer Heat is a drama and romance film directed by Michie Gleason, running about 80 minutes. “Anything can happen in the heat of the moment… even murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The young wife of a tobacco farmer falls in love with their handsome hired hand.
Who’s in it. Summer Heat stars Lori Singer as Roxy Walston, Anthony Edwards as Aaron Walston, Bruce Abbott as Jack Ruffin and Kathy Bates as Ruth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Summer Heat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer Heat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer Heat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer Heat (1987)?
- In US, Summer Heat is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Summer Heat worth watching?
- Summer Heat holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Summer Heat?
- Summer Heat stars Lori Singer, Anthony Edwards, Bruce Abbott, Kathy Bates and Clu Gulager.
- When was Summer Heat released?
- Summer Heat was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.