Summer of Sam (1999): movie guide

What is Summer of Sam about?

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.

Cast highlights

Summer of Sam features John Leguizamo, Adrien Brody, Mira Sorvino, Jennifer Esposito, Michael Rispoli, Saverio Guerra. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1999-06-28. Runtime: 142 minutes. TMDB score: 6.5/10 (557 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Summer of Sam?

Summer of Sam is listed as Crime, Drama, Thriller on TMDB.

How long is Summer of Sam?

Summer of Sam runs about 142 minutes.

Who stars in Summer of Sam?

Cast highlights include John Leguizamo, Adrien Brody, Mira Sorvino, Jennifer Esposito, Michael Rispoli, Saverio Guerra.

Does Cinema Box stream Summer of Sam?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Summer of Sam?

Open the Summer of Sam page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.