Around the Fire
“Finding a place to belong is just the beginning.”
Synopsis
Simon is an intelligent and privileged young man whose family expects him to become a Princeton graduate. Crying out for attention from his reserved and cool hearted family, Simon commits numerous petty crimes and is soon sent away to boarding school where he befriends a "Deadhead," adopts the "hippie" lifestyle and dabbles in many drugs in his search for acceptance.
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Devon Sawa
Simon Harris
Bill Smitrovich
Matt Harris
Tara Reid
Jennifer
Eric Mabius
Andrew
Colman Domingo
Trace
Charlayne Woodard
Kate
Lisa Burgett
Lauren
Henri Lubatti
Kevin
John Pirruccello
Joe
Stephen Tobolowsky
Doc
Daphne Brogdon
Simon's mother
Amos Glick
Neal
Heath Lourwood
Jason
Bob Morrisey
Mr. Whitney
Cole Stratton
Kyle
Scott Ragle
Hippie Stir Fry Buyer
Michael McKee
Hippie-Narc
Steven Anthony Jones
NY Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Jacobsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Tommy Rosen, John W. Comerford
- Original Score
- BC Smith
- Original Title
- Around the Fire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Paradigm Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Jacobsen
Tommy Rosen, John W. Comerford
BC Smith
Eliot Rockett
Brian Berdan
John W. Comerford, Tommy Rosen
Department Leadership Roster
Tommy Rosen
Writer
John W. Comerford
Writer
Brian Berdan
Editor
Chris Aysta
Costume Design
David Lubin
Production Design
John W. Comerford
Producer
Tommy Rosen
Producer
John Jacobsen
Director
BC Smith
Original Music Composer
Eliot Rockett
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Around the Fire
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What is Around the Fire about?
Simon is an intelligent and privileged young man whose family expects him to become a Princeton graduate. Crying out for attention from his reserved and cool hearted family, Simon commits numerous petty crimes and is soon sent away to boarding school where he befriends a "Deadhead," adopts the "hippie" lifestyle and dabbles in many drugs in his search for acceptance.
Who directed Around the Fire?
Around the Fire was directed by John Jacobsen.
Who stars in Around the Fire?
The principal cast of Around the Fire includes Devon Sawa, Bill Smitrovich, Tara Reid, Eric Mabius, Colman Domingo.
When was Around the Fire released and how long is it?
Around the Fire was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Around the Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Around the Fire was composed by BC Smith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Around the Fire?
Around the Fire holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).