The Long, Hot Summer
1958, English. Directed by Martin Ritt.
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Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Long, Hot Summer is streaming on FlixFling in India.
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Cast & crew
- Martin RittDirector
- Paul NewmanBen Quick
- Joanne WoodwardClara Varner
- Anthony FranciosaJody Varner
- Orson WellesWill Varner
- Lee RemickEula Varner
- Angela LansburyMinnie Littlejohn
- Richard AndersonAlan Stewart
- Sarah MarshallAgnes Stewart
- Mabel AlbertsonElizabeth Stewart
- J. Pat O'MalleyRatliff
- Bill WalkerLucius
- Robert AdlerAmbulance Driver (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 17 May 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch
- Budget
- $1.6M
- Box office
- $3.5M
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What The Long, Hot Summer is based on
The Long, Hot Summer is adapted from a novel.
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The Long, Hot Summer: quick answers
Is The Long, Hot Summer worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 234 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Long, Hot Summer?
The Long, Hot Summer runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The Long, Hot Summer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Long, Hot Summer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Long, Hot Summer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Long, Hot Summer is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Long, Hot Summer on?
The Long, Hot Summer is streaming on FlixFling in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Long, Hot Summer?
If you liked The Long, Hot Summer, try Fahrenheit 451, The Judge, Homestead.
Who directed The Long, Hot Summer?
The Long, Hot Summer (1958) was directed by Martin Ritt and stars Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa.
What is The Long, Hot Summer based on?
The Long, Hot Summer is adapted from a novel.