Around the Fire
1998, English. Directed by John Jacobsen.
Finding a place to belong is just the beginning.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Around the Fire
Around the Fire is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 26 September 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tommy Rosen, John W. Comerford
- Budget
- $1.2M
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Around the Fire: quick answers
Is Around the Fire worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Around the Fire?
Around the Fire runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Around the Fire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Around the Fire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Around the Fire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Around the Fire is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Around the Fire on?
Around the Fire is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Around the Fire?
If you liked Around the Fire, try Fire with Fire, Skin, Newness.
Who directed Around the Fire?
Around the Fire (1998) was directed by John Jacobsen and stars Devon Sawa, Bill Smitrovich, Tara Reid.