Summer of '42
1971, English. Directed by Robert Mulligan.
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Over the summer of 1942 on Nantucket Island, three friends -- Hermie, Oscy and Benjie -- are more concerned with getting laid than anything else. Hermie falls in love with the married Dorothy, whose husband is an army pilot recently sent to the battlefront of World War II.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 169 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Summer of '42 is streaming on TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert MulliganDirector
- Jennifer O'NeillDorothy
- Gary GrimesHermie
- Jerry HouserOscy
- Oliver ConantBenjie
- Katherine AllentuckAggie
- Christopher NorrisMiriam
- Lou FrizzellDruggist
- Walter ScottDorothy's Husband (uncredited)
- Maureen StapletonHermie's Mother (voice) (uncredited)
- Robert MulliganNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 19 April 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Herman Raucher
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Summer of '42: quick answers
What comes after Summer of '42?
Next in the series: Class of '44 (1973).
Is Summer of '42 worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 169 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Summer of '42?
Summer of '42 runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Summer of '42 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Summer of '42. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Summer of '42 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Summer of '42 is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Summer of '42 on?
Summer of '42 is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Summer of '42?
If you liked Summer of '42, try Venus, Lolita, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee.
Who directed Summer of '42?
Summer of '42 (1971) was directed by Robert Mulligan and stars Jennifer O'Neill, Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser.