"Summer of '42" is a 1971 coming-of-age film directed by Robert Mulligan. Set on a small island in Maine during World War II, the story follows a teenage boy named Hermie as he navigates the complexities of adolescence and first love. The film captures the innocence and longing of youth against the backdrop of a changing world. The plot centers around Hermie's infatuation with a young widow, Dorothy, whose husband has been killed in the war. As Hermie and his friends spend their summer on the island, they experience friendship, loss, and the bittersweet nature of growing up. The film is known for its nostalgic tone and evocative score by Michel Legrand.