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Summer and Smoke

1961Movie1 h 58 minNR

DramaRomance
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–55%
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–55%

Summary

In a small Mississippi town in 1916, an eccentric spinster battles her romantic yearnings for the randy boy next door.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or scares.

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24 of 28

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Directed by
Peter Glenville
Written by
James Poe, Meade Roberts
Produced by
Hal B. Wallis
Music by
Elmer Bernstein

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Facts

November 16, 1961 · 1 h 58 min · NR

Released
November 16, 1961
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
22 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Summer and Smoke?"

Questions about Summer and Smoke

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Where can I stream Summer and Smoke?

Kanopy

In the United States, Summer and Smoke is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Summer and Smoke worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Summer and Smoke good for date night?

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

Is Summer and Smoke plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.