

Summer of Sam
1999, English. Directed by Spike Lee.
No one is safe from Son of Sam.
Spike Lee's take on the "Son of Sam" murders in New York City during the summer of 1977 centering on the residents of an Italian-American Northeast Bronx neighborhood who live in fear and distrust of one another.
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 557 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Summer of Sam
Summer of Sam isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 28 June 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Imperioli, Victor Colicchio, Spike Lee
- Budget
- $22M
- Box office
- $19M
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Summer of Sam: quick answers
Is Summer of Sam worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 557 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Summer of Sam?
Summer of Sam runs 142 minutes (2h 22m).
Does Summer of Sam have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Summer of Sam. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Summer of Sam parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Summer of Sam is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Summer of Sam on?
Summer of Sam isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Summer of Sam?
If you liked Summer of Sam, try State of Grace, Blindfire, Hannibal.
Who directed Summer of Sam?
Summer of Sam (1999) was directed by Spike Lee and stars John Leguizamo, Adrien Brody, Mira Sorvino.