Summer of '42, an unforgettable classic

This coming-of-age drama is a nostalgic and bittersweet reflection on youth and life's fleeting moments.

Director Robert Mulligan captured the magic of summer on the island of Nantucket.

Jennifer O'Neill perfectly embodied the beautiful and mysterious woman who awakens 15-year-old Hermie, played endearingly by teenager Gary Grimes.

There is an elegant simplicity in the way Mulligan films her summer adventure with warmth, wonder and tenderness.

She respects the delicate beauty of Hermie's journey of self-discovery.

The nostalgic soundtrack and vivid production values totally transport us back to 1942. I could feel the summer breeze and taste the Cokes. Magical.

What could have been a frivolous nostalgic trip becomes a resonant exploration of life's greatest lessons: falling in love for the first time and coping with loss.

Summer of '42 is a stunning snapshot of the America that never grows old. Its bittersweet truth that love often comes and goes continues to sink in.

A perfect film for any dreamer yearning for the nostalgic warmth of simpler times. Hermie's Journey touches our hearts.

It received an Oscar nomination for Best Cinematography, in recognition of the gorgeous nostalgic look of Nantucket captured by cinematographer John Bailey.

At the box office, it grossed over $30 million on a budget of $2 million on its 1971 release. Clearly, audiences connected deeply with its coming-of-age story.