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Summer Magic

1963Movie1 h 50 minG

ComedyMusic
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–76%
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–76%

Summary

Mother Carey, a Bostonian widow, and her three children move to Maine. Postmaster Osh Popham helps them move into a run-down old house and fixes it up for them.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

Movies with

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
James Neilson
Written by
Sally Benson
Music by
Buddy Baker

Everyone

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Facts

July 7, 1963 · 1 h 50 min · G

Released
July 7, 1963
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Music, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
12 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

First-Name Basis, Going Down with the Ship, Wounded Gazelle Gambit +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Summer Magic?"

Questions about Summer Magic

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Summer Magic?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Summer Magic from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Summer Magic worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Summer Magic okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Summer Magic make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Summer Magic?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Summer Magic use?

First-Name BasisGoing Down with the ShipWounded Gazelle GambitDry CrusaderCity MouseHands-On ApproachI Choose to StayPink Means FeminineAge-Gap RomanceThe Edwardian EraAdapted OutFille Fataleand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including First-Name Basis, Going Down with the Ship, and Wounded Gazelle Gambit.