Summer of Sam
“No one is safe from Son of Sam.”
Spike Lee's take on the "Son of Sam" murders in New York City during the summer of 1977 centering on the residents of an Italian-American Northeast Bronx neighborhood who live in fear and distrust of one another.
Where to watch Summer of Sam in United States
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Where is Summer of Sam streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Disney Plus | — |
| France | Molotov TV | VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Summer of Sam
Summer of Sam is a 1999 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Spike Lee. The cast is led by John Leguizamo, Adrien Brody, Mira Sorvino. It has a runtime of 2h 22m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Summer of Sam was produced by 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks and Touchstone Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 28, 1999, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $22 million, it went on to gross $19 million worldwide.
- Director
- Spike Lee
- Writers
- Victor Colicchio, Michael Imperioli, Spike Lee
- Release date
- June 28, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $22 million
- Box office
- $19 million
- Production
- 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Touchstone Pictures
Summer of Sam cast & crew
Summer of Sam was directed by Spike Lee and written by Victor Colicchio, Michael Imperioli, and Spike Lee.
The cast features John Leguizamo as Vinny, Adrien Brody as Ritchie, Mira Sorvino as Dionna, Jennifer Esposito as Ruby, Michael Rispoli as Joey T, and Saverio Guerra as Woodstock.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Terence Blanchard, cinematography is by Ellen Kuras, and it was produced by Jon Kilik and Jeri Carroll-Colicchio.
Is Summer of Sam worth watching?
Summer of Sam holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 532 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 2h 22m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Summer of Sam is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Summer of Sam
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Cast of Summer of Sam
John Leguizamo
Vinny
Adrien Brody
Ritchie
Mira Sorvino
Dionna
Jennifer Esposito
Ruby
Michael Rispoli
Joey T
Saverio Guerra
Woodstock
Brian Tarantina
Bobby Del Fiore
Al Palagonia
Anthony
Ken Garito
Brian
Bebe Neuwirth
Gloria
Patti LuPone
Helen
Mike Starr
Eddie
Summer of Sam — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Summer of Sam in United States?
Summer of Sam is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Summer of Sam on Hoopla?
Yes — Summer of Sam is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Summer of Sam in?
Summer of Sam is originally in English, with audio tracks including Italian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Summer of Sam?
Summer of Sam runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).
▸What is Summer of Sam rated?
Summer of Sam is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 532 ratings.
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