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Summertime

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

★ 6.8(170)19551h 40m

Summertime is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

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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 United States — 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

venice, italygondolalongingsightseeingvacationloveyoung boylonelinessattractioncanalamerican touristlonely woman

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Summertime in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Summertime on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Summertime on Netflix?+

Summertime is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max.

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.