Summertime
“All the pent-up yearning of her life was finally fulfilled ... amid the splendor of the world's most fabulous city!”
Summertime is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 11 June 2026.
Where to watch Summertime
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- David Lean
- Release date
- 1955-06-21
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $6,500,000
- Budget
- $1,100,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- London Films Productions
Summertime — trailer
About Summertime
Summertime is a 1955 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by David Lean, starring Katharine Hepburn, Rossano Brazzi and Isa Miranda. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 170 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Summertime in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Katharine Hepburn
Jane Hudson
Rossano Brazzi
Renato de Rossi
Isa Miranda
Signora Fiorini
Darren McGavin
Eddie Yaeger
Mari Aldon
Phyl Yaeger
Jane Rose
Edith McIlhenny
MacDonald Parke
Lloyd McIlhenny
Jeremy Spenser
Vito de Rossi
Gaetano Autiero
Mauro
Virginia Simeon
Giovanna
André Morell
Englishman in Train Compartment (uncredited)
Tanya Lopert
Teenage Girl
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Summertime in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Summertime on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Is Summertime on Netflix?+
Summertime is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Summertime?+
Summertime has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who stars in Summertime?+
Summertime stars Katharine Hepburn, Rossano Brazzi, Isa Miranda, Darren McGavin and Mari Aldon.
When did Summertime come out?+
Summertime is a 1955 movie directed by David Lean.
What genre is Summertime?+
Summertime is Drama and Romance film.
Who directed Summertime?+
Summertime was directed by David Lean.
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