Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)
Kernel Score: 82% · 308 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Released: 1959-12-22
Runtime: 114 minutes
Where to watch Suddenly, Last Summer
- Stream: YouTube TV
- Free with ads: Fawesome
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The only son of wealthy widow Violet Venable dies while on vacation with his cousin Catherine. What the girl saw was so horrible that she went insane; now Mrs. Venable wants Catherine lobotomized to cover up the truth.
Suddenly, Last Summer parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Suddenly, Last Summer is a dark psychological drama involving mental institutionalization, lobotomy, and disturbing family secrets.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Deals with disturbing themes including forced lobotomy and a traumatic, horrific death revealed late in the film.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Elizabeth Taylor as Catherine Holly
- Katharine Hepburn as Violet Venable
- Montgomery Clift as Dr. Cukrowicz
- Albert Dekker as Lawrence Hockstader
- Mercedes McCambridge as Grace Holly
- Gary Raymond as George Holly
- Mavis Villiers as Miss Foxhill
- Patricia Marmont as Nurse Benson
- Joan Young as Sister Felicity
- Maria Britneva as Lucy
Suddenly, Last Summer FAQ
Is Suddenly, Last Summer good?
Suddenly, Last Summer has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 308 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Suddenly, Last Summer?
In the US you can stream Suddenly, Last Summer on YouTube TV, watch it free with ads on Fawesome and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Suddenly, Last Summer OK for kids?
Suddenly, Last Summer is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Suddenly, Last Summer is a dark psychological drama involving mental institutionalization, lobotomy, and disturbing family secrets.
What movies are like Suddenly, Last Summer?
If you liked Suddenly, Last Summer, try The Killing of a Sacred Deer, The Sixth Sense, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Fathers and Daughters.