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The Long Hot Summer

1985Show1 season2 episodes

Drama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

When drifter Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town, Will Varner, a family patriarch, sees Ben as a better choice to inherit the family business than his only son, Jody. Will therefore tries to push Ben and his daughter Clara into marriage. Clara is initially reluctant to court Ben, and Jody senses that Ben threatens his position.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Background watch

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

Shows with

The Long Hot Summer episodes

1 season · 2 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Part 1, 8.9
  2. S1 E2 Part 2, 9.0

Cast

16 of 16 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Stuart Cooper
Written by
William Faulkner, Dennis Turner, Rita Mae Brown
Produced by
Dori Weiss
Music by
Charles Bernstein

Everyone

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Facts

October 6, 1985 · October 7, 1985 · Ended

First aired
October 6, 1985
Last aired
October 7, 1985
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Long Hot Summer?"

Questions about The Long Hot Summer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Long Hot Summer?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Long Hot Summer worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7).

How long does it take to watch The Long Hot Summer?

7 h

About 7 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 200 minutes each, aired from 1985 to 1985.

Is The Long Hot Summer good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Long Hot Summer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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