Indian Summer (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 6.3

Indian Summer poster

Released in 1993, Indian Summer is a comedy and drama film directed by Mike Binder, running about 97 minutes. “A Comedy About Eight Friends Who Return To The Best Summer Of Their Lives!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A group of childhood friends, now in their thirties, reunite at Camp Tamakwa. Only a few of the original campers show up, but they still have a good time reminiscing. The people share experiences and grow while at the camp. They are dismayed to discover that the camp's owner, Unca Lou, is going to close the camp down.

Who’s in it. Indian Summer stars Bill Paxton as Jack Belston, Julie Warner as Kelly Berman, Alan Arkin as Unca Lou Handler and Matt Craven as Jamie Ross, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Indian Summer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Indian Summer page.

If you liked it. Fans of Indian Summer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Indian Summer (1993)?
In US, Indian Summer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Indian Summer worth watching?
Indian Summer holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Indian Summer?
Indian Summer stars Bill Paxton, Julie Warner, Alan Arkin, Matt Craven and Diane Lane.
When was Indian Summer released?
Indian Summer was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.