# Where to watch The Long Days of Summer (1980) in the UK

> The Long Days of Summer (1980) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1980  
**Runtime:** 90 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** TV Movie, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T14:29:40.801Z)  

## Synopsis

In this sequel to his 1978 "When Every Day Was the Fourth of July" (and a pilot to a prospective series), producer/director Dan Curtis recalls more of his youth during the late '30, and follows a fictionalized family where the father has jeopardized a promising law career to defend a Jewish immigrant against the prejudices of a staid New England town.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Long%20Days%20of%20Summer&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Long%20Days%20of%20Summer&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Long%20Days%20of%20Summer&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Long%20Days%20of%20Summer&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Long%20Days%20of%20Summer&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Long Days of Summer in the UK?**

The Long Days of Summer (1980) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent The Long Days of Summer?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Amazon Video so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Long Days of Summer?**

Yes. The Long Days of Summer can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is The Long Days of Summer on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Long Days of Summer is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/279025/the-long-days-of-summer-1980
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/ba2iN6XTAKEzovZDVGLuPFNcTm2.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/279025/the-long-days-of-summer-1980.json

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