Summer of '42
“In everyone's life there's a "Summer of '42"”
Over the summer of 1942 on Nantucket Island, three friends -- Hermie, Oscy and Benjie -- are more concerned with getting laid than anything else. Hermie falls in love with the married Dorothy, whose husband is an army pilot recently sent to the battlefront of World War II.
Where to watch Summer of '42 in United States
Can I watch Summer of '42 in United States? Summer of '42 isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Summer of '42 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Summer of '42
Summer of '42 is a 1971 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Robert Mulligan. The cast is led by Jennifer O'Neill, Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Summer of '42 was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 19, 1971, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Robert Mulligan
- Writers
- Herman Raucher
- Release date
- April 19, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Summer of '42 cast & crew
Summer of '42 was directed by Robert Mulligan and written by Herman Raucher.
The cast features Jennifer O'Neill as Dorothy, Gary Grimes as Hermie, Jerry Houser as Oscy, Oliver Conant as Benjie, Katherine Allentuck as Aggie, and Christopher Norris as Miriam.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michel Legrand, cinematography is by Robert Surtees, and it was produced by Richard A. Roth.
Is Summer of '42 worth watching?
Summer of '42 holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 161 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, Summer of '42 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Summer of '42
Summer of '42 isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Summer of '42
Jennifer O'Neill
Dorothy
Gary Grimes
Hermie
Jerry Houser
Oscy
Oliver Conant
Benjie
Katherine Allentuck
Aggie
Christopher Norris
Miriam
Lou Frizzell
Druggist
Walter Scott
Dorothy's Husband (uncredited)
Maureen Stapleton
Hermie's Mother (voice) (uncredited)
Robert Mulligan
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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Summer of '42 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Summer of '42 in United States?
Summer of '42 is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Summer of '42 in?
Summer of '42 is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Summer of '42?
Summer of '42 runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Summer of '42 rated?
Summer of '42 is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 161 ratings.
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