Summer of Sam

No one is safe from Son of Sam.

19992h 22m6.5(550 votes)

CrimeDramaThriller

Synopsis

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.

Summer of Sam (1999) is a crime, drama, and thriller film directed by Spike Lee. It stars John Leguizamo, Adrien Brody, and Mira Sorvino. The film runs for 2 hours 22 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 550 votes.

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Director

Spike Lee

Cast

John Leguizamo

Vinny

Adrien Brody

Ritchie

Mira Sorvino

Dionna

Jennifer Esposito

Ruby

Michael Rispoli

Joey T

Saverio Guerra

Woodstock

Brian Tarantina

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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer of Sam

Where can I watch Summer of Sam?

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Who stars in Summer of Sam?

Summer of Sam stars John Leguizamo, Adrien Brody, Mira Sorvino, and Jennifer Esposito, and was directed by Spike Lee.

How long is Summer of Sam?

Summer of Sam has a runtime of 2 hours 22 minutes.

When did Summer of Sam come out?

Summer of Sam was released in 1999.

What genre is Summer of Sam?

Summer of Sam is a crime, drama, and thriller film.

Is Summer of Sam worth watching?

Summer of Sam holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.