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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
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Awards:
1 win more
User Comments:
Well-produced, complex sleeper 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.
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Runtime:
106 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Ultra Stereo
Certification:
Australia:MA | Germany:16 | USA:R | Iceland:12
Filming Locations:
Novato, California, USA more
Company:
Paradigm Studio more

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Kate: Simon is an adult. He doesn't have to see you if he doesn't want to.
Lauren: There must be something we can do.
Kate: Well, you uh. You can stay and go through our family program, if you'd like.
Matt: Family program. It's outta the question.
Kate: Suit yourself.
Matt: We'll get a lawyer, we'll be back here in an hour. (to Lauren, about to walk away): Come on.
Lauren: No. Matt we've gotta stay.
Matt: Lauren, stay for, stay for what? This is...What are you gonna do sit around with a bunch of doctors examining our inner child?
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Soundtrack:
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Well-produced, complex sleeper, 5 August 2001
9/10
Author: jaybeezie from Minneapolis, MN USA

This movie didn't get very wide distribution, but it's worth catching on HBO or on video. The story shows the inside of two different but interconnected worlds (affluence & Grateful Dead culture) without resorting to caricatures or cliches. The cast is stellar, and while the story plods at times it is overall very sensitively written. Production quality is outstanding for a low-budget flick, too.

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