Summer of '42 (1971): movie guide

What is Summer of '42 about?

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.

Cast highlights

Summer of '42 features Jennifer O'Neill, Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser, Oliver Conant, Katherine Allentuck, Christopher Norris. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1971-04-19. Runtime: 103 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (168 votes). Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Summer of '42?

Summer of '42 is listed as Comedy, Drama, Romance on TMDB.

How long is Summer of '42?

Summer of '42 runs about 103 minutes.

Who stars in Summer of '42?

Cast highlights include Jennifer O'Neill, Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser, Oliver Conant, Katherine Allentuck, Christopher Norris.

Does Cinema Box stream Summer of '42?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Summer of '42?

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