

Coyote Summer
Synopsis
Teenage Callie has a wild streak. When her mother goes to London on business, she sends Callie to her sister's ranch for a dose of hard work and responsibility. Callie is sullen, at first, naturally, but perks up at the sight of a beautiful but wild black horse. When she overhears of the horse's destruction, due to his inability to be tamed, she arranges to steal the horse with a fellow ranch hand named Rafe. In hiding, the two begin to calm the horse and start his training. It works. But, will their hideaway be discovered?
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Vinessa Shaw
Callie Carpenter
Adam Beach
Rafe Acuna
Bruce Weitz
Snapper
Cindy Pickett
Maggie Foster
Ed Lauter
Mitchell Foster
Michelle St. John
Rachel
Gordon Tootoosis
Mopeah
Susan Damante
Helen Carpenter
Dennis Saylor
Enforcer
Darren Cooper
Jacob
Kimberly Fay
Lynn
Frank Gerrish
Cabbie
Tom Proctor
Little Max
Bus Riley
Veterinarian
Matthew L. Batala
Jimmy
Virginia Big Soldier
Carl's Sister
Dane Stevens
Announcer
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matias Alvarez
- Screenplay & Story
- Karen Krenis
- Original Title
- Coyote Summer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Leucadia Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matias Alvarez
Karen Krenis
Department Leadership Roster
Matias Alvarez
Director
Karen Krenis
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coyote Summer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Coyote Summer about?
Teenage Callie has a wild streak. When her mother goes to London on business, she sends Callie to her sister's ranch for a dose of hard work and responsibility. Callie is sullen, at first, naturally, but perks up at the sight of a beautiful but wild black horse. When she overhears of the horse's destruction, due to his inability to be tamed, she arranges to steal the horse with a fellow ranch hand named Rafe. In hiding, the two begin to calm the horse and start his training. It works. But, will their hideaway be discovered?
Who directed Coyote Summer?
Coyote Summer was directed by Matias Alvarez.
Who stars in Coyote Summer?
The principal cast of Coyote Summer includes Vinessa Shaw, Adam Beach, Bruce Weitz, Cindy Pickett, Ed Lauter.
When was Coyote Summer released and how long is it?
Coyote Summer was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Coyote Summer?
Coyote Summer holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).




















