Andre Gonzales
5/10Although Tara reid is a horrible actor, this movie is still pretty funny. She the only bad one in the movie.
Reviewed on August 21, 2023
Around the Fire(1998)
Finding a place to belong is just the beginning.
3.9(17)1h 47m1998-09-26
DramaRomance
Around the Fire Synopsis
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.
Around the Fire (1998) is a drama and romance film directed by John Jacobsen, released on September 26, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Devon Sawa, Bill Smitrovich, Tara Reid and Eric Mabius. Viewers rate it 3.9 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- John Jacobsen
- Writers:
- Tommy Rosen, John W. Comerford
- Producers:
- Tommy Rosen, John W. Comerford
- Cinematographer:
- Eliot Rockett
- Composer:
- BC Smith
- Production:
- Paradigm Studio
- Budget:
- $1,200,000
- Status:
- Released
Around the Fire (1998) Trailer
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Around the Fire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Devon Sawa
as Simon Harris
Bill Smitrovich
as Matt Harris
Tara Reid
as Jennifer
Eric Mabius
as Andrew
Colman Domingo
as Trace
Charlayne Woodard
as Kate
- Lisa Burgett
Lisa Burgett
as Lauren
Henri Lubatti
as Kevin
John Pirruccello
as Joe
Stephen Tobolowsky
as Doc
- Daphne Brogdon
Daphne Brogdon
as Simon's mother
Amos Glick
as Neal
Key crew
Directed by John Jacobsen, written by Tommy Rosen and John W. Comerford, produced by Tommy Rosen and John W. Comerford.
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Around the Fire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.9/10 from 17 ratings.
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Around the Fire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Around the Fire online?
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Around the Fire (1998) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Around the Fire?
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The main cast of Around the Fire (1998) includes Devon Sawa, Bill Smitrovich, Tara Reid, Eric Mabius and Colman Domingo. The film was directed by John Jacobsen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Around the Fire released?
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Around the Fire was released on September 26, 1998 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Around the Fire worth watching?
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Around the Fire (1998) holds an average rating of 3.9 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Around the Fire?
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