An American Summer
“Boys Will Be Boys.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Slocum
- Screenplay & Story
- James Slocum
- Original Score
- Roger Neill
- Original Title
- An American Summer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- SVS Films, American Summer, Boss
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Slocum
James Slocum
Roger Neill
Bruce Dorfman
Ron Rosen
Jane Hamsher, James Slocum
Department Leadership Roster
James Slocum
Director
James Slocum
Writer
Jane Hamsher
Producer
James Slocum
Producer
Ron Rosen
Editor
Bruce Dorfman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About An American Summer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is An American Summer 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 directed An American Summer?
An American Summer was directed by James Slocum.
Who stars in An American Summer?
The principal cast of An American Summer includes Brian Austin Green, Michael Landes, Brian Krause, Wayne Péré, Barrett Sherwood.
When was An American Summer released and how long is it?
An American Summer was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for An American Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An American Summer was composed by Roger Neill.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An American Summer?
An American Summer holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).