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Summertime

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1955 | 100 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved Marty or Before Sunrise, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 2 Oscars and 2 BAFTAs.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $7 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 64K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Lean

  • Katharine HepburnJane Hudson
  • Rossano BrazziRenato de Rossi
  • Isa MirandaSignora Fiorini
  • Darren McGavinEddie Yaeger
  • Mari AldonPhyl Yaeger
  • Jane RoseEdith McIlhenny
  • MacDonald ParkeLloyd McIlhenny
  • Jeremy SpenserVito de Rossi
  • Gaetano AutieroMauro
  • Virginia SimeonGiovanna