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The Long Hot Summer

5.519851 seasonTV SeriesDrama

When drifter Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town, Will Varner, a family patriarch, sees Ben as a better choice to inherit the family business than his only son, Jody. Will therefore tries to push Ben and his daughter Clara into…

DirectorStuart Cooper
WritersRita Mae Brown·Dennis Turner
ProducersDori Weiss·John Thomas Lenox

Where to watch

Not available in India
Streaming in 1 other country

The Long Hot Summer isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Germany. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Oct 6, 1985
E2
Episode 2
Oct 7, 1985

Cast · Directed by Stuart Cooper

DJDon Johnson
Don Johnson
Ben Quick
JRJason Robards
Jason Robards
Will Varner
JIJudith Ivey
Judith Ivey
Noel Varner
CSCybill Shepherd
Cybill Shepherd
Eula Varner
AGAva Gardner
Ava Gardner
Minnie Littlejohn
WRWilliam Russ
William Russ
Jody Varner
WHWings Hauser
Wings Hauser
Wilson Mahood
SDStephen Davies
Stephen Davies
Alan Stewart
AJ
Alexandra Johnson
Mrs. Stewart
AHAlbert Hall
Albert Hall
Armistead Howlett
WFWilliam Forsythe
William Forsythe
Isaac
JGJames Gammon
James Gammon
Billy Quick

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The Long Hot Summer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Long Hot Summer?

The Long Hot Summer isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Germany. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Long Hot Summer on Netflix?

No, The Long Hot Summer is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is The Long Hot Summer on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Long Hot Summer isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch The Long Hot Summer for free?

The Long Hot Summer isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in The Long Hot Summer?

The Long Hot Summer has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 1985.

Are all episodes of The Long Hot Summer out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of The Long Hot Summer are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Long Hot Summer?

No — The Long Hot Summer ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.