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Indian Summer

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1993 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (58% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

A group of childhood friends, now in their thirties, reunite at Camp Tamakwa. Only a few of the original campers show up, but they still have a good time reminiscing. The people share experiences and grow while at the camp. They are dismayed to discover that the camp's owner, Unca Lou, is going to close the camp down.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $15 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 42K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mike Binder

  • Alan ArkinUnca Lou Handler
  • Bill PaxtonJack Belston
  • Diane LaneBeth Warden / Clair Everett
  • Matt CravenJamie Ross
  • Julie WarnerKelly Berman
  • Elizabeth PerkinsJennifer Morton
  • Kevin PollakBrad Berman
  • Sam RaimiStick Coder
  • Kimberly Williams-PaisleyGwen Daugherty
  • Vincent SpanoMatthew Berman