How long is The Long, Hot Summer?

The Long, Hot Summer is 1 h 55 min long (115 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:55 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Long, Hot Summer rated?

The Long, Hot Summer is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream The Long, Hot Summer?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: FlixFling (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Long, Hot Summer (1958) runs 1 h 55 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.0 from 234 TMDB members. Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.

Runtime: 1 h 55 min — ends 9:55 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: May 17, 1958
TMDB rating: 7.0 / 10 from 234 votes
Director: Martin Ritt
Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa, Orson Welles
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: FlixFling (subscription).

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How long is The Long, Hot Summer?: The Long, Hot Summer is 1 h 55 min long (115 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:55 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Long, Hot Summer rated?: The Long, Hot Summer is rated NR in the US.
Is The Long, Hot Summer a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Long, Hot Summer?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: FlixFling (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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