Summer of Sam (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1999, Summer of Sam is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Spike Lee, running about 142 minutes. “No one is safe from son of sam.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 South Bronx neighborhood who live in fear and distrust of one another.
Who’s in it. Summer of Sam stars John Leguizamo as Vinny, Adrien Brody as Ritchie, Mira Sorvino as Dionna and Jennifer Esposito as Ruby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Summer of Sam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer of Sam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer of Sam tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer of Sam (1999)?
- In US, Summer of Sam is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Summer of Sam worth watching?
- Summer of Sam holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Summer of Sam?
- Summer of Sam stars John Leguizamo, Adrien Brody, Mira Sorvino, Jennifer Esposito and Michael Rispoli.
- When was Summer of Sam released?
- Summer of Sam was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.