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That Certain Summer

6.619721h 13mMovieTV MovieDrama

The first US teleplay to deal sympathetically with homosexuality. Divorced San Francisco contractor Doug Salter is looking forward to a summer visit from his fourteen-year-old son Nick, who lives in Los Angeles with his mother Janet. The…

DirectorLamont Johnson
WritersRichard Levinson·William Link
ProducersRichard Levinson·William Link

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Cast · Directed by Lamont Johnson

HHHal Holbrook
Hal Holbrook
Doug Salter
MSMartin Sheen
Martin Sheen
Gary McCain
JBJoe Don Baker
Joe Don Baker
Phil Bonner
MMMarlyn Mason
Marlyn Mason
Laureen Hyatt
SJScott Jacoby
Scott Jacoby
Nick Salter
HLHope Lange
Hope Lange
Janet Salter
JMJames McEachin
James McEachin
Mr. Early, the Conductor
CG
Clarke Gordon
Artist
JSJan Shepard
Jan Shepard
Jody Bonner
CB
Carolyn Bueno
Mrs. Michele
MNMyron Natwick
Myron Natwick
Man at Party
PM
Patti MacLeod
Woman

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That Certain Summer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams That Certain Summer?

That Certain Summer isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is That Certain Summer on Netflix?

No, That Certain Summer is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is That Certain Summer on Amazon Prime Video?

No, That Certain Summer isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch That Certain Summer for free?

That Certain Summer isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for That Certain Summer?

That Certain Summer hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 20, 1972. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.