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Summertime

1955Movie1 h 40 minNR

DramaRomance
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes92%78%

A deeply romantic, wondrous drama movie about everyday modern life, with standout cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

All the pent-up yearning of her life was finally fulfilled ... amid the splendor of the world's most fabulous city!

Middle-aged Ohio secretary Jane Hudson has never found love and has nearly resigned herself to spending the rest of her life alone. But before she does, she uses her savings to finance a summer in romantic Venice, where she finally meets the man of her dreams, the elegant Renato Di Rossi.

Feels like

  • Romantic Drama
  • Venice Setting
  • Mid-Life Romance
  • Bittersweet Story
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Location Cinematography
  • Yearning and Loneliness
  • Melancholic
  • Emotional

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
David Lean
Written by
David Lean, H. E. Bates
Produced by
Ilya Lopert
Music by
Alessandro Cicognini

Everyone

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Facts

June 21, 1955 · 1 h 40 min · NR

Released
June 21, 1955
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Old Maid, Summer Romance, Scenery Porn +2

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  • Summer Romance
  • Scenery Porn
  • Market-Based Title
  • Street Urchin

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Summertime?"

Questions about Summertime

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Summertime?

HBO MaxKanopyCriterionTCMPlex

In the United States, Summertime streams on HBO Max, Criterion, and TCM, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Summertime worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Summertime good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Summertime?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Summertime a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$7 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $1 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 5.9 times its budget.