The Long, Hot Summer
“The people of Faulkner...the language of Faulkner...the world of Faulkner!”
Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.
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Where is The Long, Hot Summer streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | FlixFling | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | FlixFling | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FlixFling |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Long, Hot Summer
The Long, Hot Summer is a 1958 English-language drama film directed by Martin Ritt. The cast is led by Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on FlixFling.
The Long, Hot Summer was produced by Jerry Wald Productions and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on May 17, 1958, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Writers
- Irving Ravetch, Harriet Frank Jr.
- Release date
- May 17, 1958
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Jerry Wald Productions, 20th Century Fox
The Long, Hot Summer cast & crew
The Long, Hot Summer was directed by Martin Ritt and written by Irving Ravetch and Harriet Frank Jr..
The cast features Paul Newman as Ben Quick, Joanne Woodward as Clara Varner, Anthony Franciosa as Jody Varner, Orson Welles as Will Varner, Lee Remick as Eula Varner, and Angela Lansbury as Minnie Littlejohn.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alex North, cinematography is by Joseph LaShelle, and it was produced by Jerry Wald.
Is The Long, Hot Summer worth watching?
The Long, Hot Summer holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 224 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Long, Hot Summer is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Long, Hot Summer
Paul Newman
Ben Quick
Joanne Woodward
Clara Varner
Anthony Franciosa
Jody Varner
Orson Welles
Will Varner
Lee Remick
Eula Varner
Angela Lansbury
Minnie Littlejohn
Richard Anderson
Alan Stewart
Sarah Marshall
Agnes Stewart
Mabel Albertson
Elizabeth Stewart
J. Pat O'Malley
Ratliff
Bill Walker
Lucius
Robert Adler
Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
The Long, Hot Summer — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Long, Hot Summer in United States?
The Long, Hot Summer is streaming on FlixFling in United States.
▸Is The Long, Hot Summer on FlixFling?
Yes — The Long, Hot Summer is currently available on FlixFling in United States.
▸What language is The Long, Hot Summer in?
The Long, Hot Summer is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Long, Hot Summer?
The Long, Hot Summer runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is The Long, Hot Summer rated?
The Long, Hot Summer is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 224 ratings.
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