Summerspell (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1983, Summerspell is a drama film directed by Lina Shanklin, running about 100 minutes. “Family celebrations and tensions, Independence Day, Texas 1948” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Family celebrations and tensions, Independence Day, Texas 1948
Who’s in it. Summerspell stars Sean Penn as Buddy, Louise Davis as Felda, Edna Wisdom as Selma and Vernon Lafon as Ruth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Summerspell sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summerspell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summerspell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summerspell (1983)?
- In US, Summerspell is available to stream on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Summerspell worth watching?
- Summerspell holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Summerspell?
- Summerspell stars Sean Penn, Louise Davis, Edna Wisdom, Vernon Lafon and Ed Wright.
- When was Summerspell released?
- Summerspell was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.