An American Summer (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1991, An American Summer is a comedy and drama film directed by James Slocum, running about 100 minutes. “Boys Will Be Boys.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this youthful drama, Tom, a 14- year-old who's parents have just divorced, is abruptly uprooted from his wealthy Chicago home and sent to the strange land of LA to live in the far-out beach bungalow of his aunt, an aging hippie still stuck in a by-gone era. He is unhappy with the new arrangement and finds his new bohemian lifestyle strange and the activities of his new peers, stupid. His life begins to change a bit when he befriends a young surfer named Fin. At first he thinks of the fun-loving Fin as a real dolt, but later he admits he was wrong. Like the Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn characters on which they are loosely based, the two new friends soon find themselves having a series of adventures, some of them dangerous; by the summer's end, Tom finds himself wiser, accustomed to California, and a lot more grown up.
Who’s in it. An American Summer stars Brian Austin Green as Charles 'Fin' Findley, Michael Landes as Tom Travis, Brian Krause as Joey and Wayne Pére as Rockman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, An American Summer sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An American Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of An American Summer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An American Summer (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An American Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An American Summer worth watching?
- An American Summer holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in An American Summer?
- An American Summer stars Brian Austin Green, Michael Landes, Brian Krause, Wayne Pére and Barrett Sherwood.
- When was An American Summer released?
- An American Summer was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.