Movie

The Long, Hot Summer

“The people of Faulkner...the language of Faulkner...the world of Faulkner!”

★ 7.0(227)19581h 55m

The Long, Hot Summer is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch The Long, Hot Summer

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Good to know

Director: Martin Ritt
Release date: 1958-05-17
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Jerry Wald Productions

The Long, Hot Summer — trailer

About The Long, Hot Summer

The Long, Hot Summer is a 1958 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Martin Ritt, starring Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward and Anthony Franciosa. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 227 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Long, Hot Summer in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.

Cast

Paul Newman

Ben Quick

Joanne Woodward

Clara Varner

Anthony Franciosa

Jody Varner

Orson Welles

Will Varner

Lee Remick

Eula Varner

Angela Lansbury

Minnie Littlejohn

Richard Anderson

Alan Stewart

Sarah Marshall

Agnes Stewart

Mabel Albertson

Elizabeth Stewart

J. Pat O'Malley

Ratliff

Bill Walker

Lucius

Robert Adler

Ambulance Driver (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

small townbased on novel or bookarranged marriagehost familyfamily relationshipssexual tensionarsonclass differencesfalse accusationsarsonistsexual repressionoverbearing fatherstrangerbased on short storysharecropper

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Long, Hot Summer in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, The Long, Hot Summer is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Long, Hot Summer on Netflix?+

The Long, Hot Summer is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Long, Hot Summer?+

The Long, Hot Summer has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in The Long, Hot Summer?+

The Long, Hot Summer stars Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa, Orson Welles and Lee Remick.

When did The Long, Hot Summer come out?+

The Long, Hot Summer is a 1958 movie directed by Martin Ritt.

What genre is The Long, Hot Summer?+

The Long, Hot Summer is Drama film.

Who directed The Long, Hot Summer?+

The Long, Hot Summer was directed by Martin Ritt.