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10 Best Movies Like The Long, Hot Summer

If you loved The Long, Hot Summer, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

1958★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Long, Hot Summer for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

An alcoholic ex-football player drinks his days away, having failed to come to terms with his sexuality and his real feelings for his football buddy who died after an ambiguous acc...

#2
Desk Set

Desk Set

1957★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Long, Hot Summer for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A computer expert tries to prove his electronic brain can replace a television network's research staff....

#3
The Man Who Planted Trees

The Man Who Planted Trees

1987★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Long, Hot Summer for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The story of one shepherd's single-handed quest to re-forest a desolate valley in the foothills of the French Alps throughout the first half of the 20th century....

#4
The Three Faces of Eve

The Three Faces of Eve

1957★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Long, Hot Summer for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A doctor treats a woman suffering from multiple personality disorder....

#5
The Young Philadelphians

The Young Philadelphians

1959★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Long, Hot Summer for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Up and coming young lawyer Anthony Lawrence faces several ethical and emotional dilemmas as he climbs the Philadelphia social ladder. His personal and professional skills are teste...

#6
He Thief, She Thief

He Thief, She Thief

1958★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Long, Hot Summer for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Cencio, a roman pilferer, periodically is in prison. He meets Cesira that soon become his partner in crime. With Cesira's help Cencio try the big hit to a jewelery. But the lucky b...