Summer Magic (1963)
Overview
Mother Carey, a Bostonian widow, and her three children move to Maine. Postmaster Osh Popham helps them move into a run-down old house and fixes it up for them. It's not entirely uninhabited, though; the owner, Mr. Hamilton, is a mysterious character away in Europe, but Osh assures them he won't mind their living there, since he won't be coming home for a long time yet. The children and a cousin who comes to live with them have various adventures before an unexpected visitor shows up
Where to watch Summer Magic
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Sweden | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Poland | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Summer Magic in 2 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Summer Magic about?
Mother Carey, a Bostonian widow, and her three children move to Maine. Postmaster Osh Popham helps them move into a run-down old house and fixes it up for them. It's not entirely uninhabited, though; the owner, Mr. Hamilton, is a mysterious character away in Europe, but Osh assures them he won't mind their living there, since he won't be coming home for a long time yet. The children and a cousin who comes to live with them have various adventures before an unexpected visitor shows up Summer Magic is a Music, Comedy, Family movie, released on 1963-07-07, runtime 110 minutes.
Is Summer Magic worth watching?
TMDB users rate Summer Magic 6.6 out of 10 from 56 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Summer Magic?
In the United States, Summer Magic can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
James Neilson
Cast
- Hayley Mills as Nancy Carey
- Burl Ives as Osh Popham
- Dorothy McGuire as Mrs. Margaret Carey
- Deborah Walley as Julia Carey
- Una Merkel as Mariah Popham
- Eddie Hodges as Gilly Carey
- Michael J. Pollard as Digby Popham
- Peter Brown as Tom Hamilton
- James Stacy as Charles Bryant
- James Mathers as Peter Carey (as Jimmy Mathers)
- O.Z. Whitehead as Mr. Perkins
- Wendy Turner as Lallie Joy Popham
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Sources
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