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Director:
John Jacobsen
Writers:
John Comerford (writer)
Tommy Rosen (writer)
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Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
Finding a place to belong is just the beginning. more
Plot:
Around the Fire is the deeply resonant story of a boy named Simon, who despite being raised in an upper-class... more | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win more
User Comments:
amazing!! more (22 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

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
Blaine Walker ... Young Simon
Manny the Hippie ... Vegan GooBall Man

Amos Glick ... Neal
Heath Lourwood ... Jason
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for pervasive drug content, language, and some sex/nudity.
Runtime:
106 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Ultra Stereo
Filming Locations:
Novato, California, USA more

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Kate: It's fine. I'll show you now. And then after this you'll do it on your own. Oh one more thing. I want you to help Joe.
Simon: You gotta be kidding me.
Kate: You two in a somewhat similar predicament, you're bound to be of service to this guy.
Simon: Similar predicament? Me and that guy have nothin in common.
Kate: You believe that?
Simon: I totally believe that.
Kate: Well, you both made it to rehab.
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Soundtrack:
Sufi Serenade more

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amazing!!, 28 February 2006
10/10
Author: mellowgerman from United States

Wow man! This is a great movie. Tie-dyes, drugs, free love, and great music..... what more could you ask for??? This movie is an accurate representation of the "struggle" young people could have with the act of balancing drugs and school. A small, but notable aspect of this movie is the way it depicts being high. So accurate:) It doesn't over-do it like most movies. Also, it reminds me of summers that I have with friends around the fire. good times. The other actors in the movie also do a good job. Any fan of psychedelic-era music and activities should watch this movie. It might bring back some memories, but what do i know, i wasn't around then. Regardless of what others think, i would definitely recommend this movie. I managed to pick mine up on amazon for about 4 dollars. so what do you have to lose?

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