Around the Fire (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1998, Around the Fire is a drama and romance film directed by John M. Jacobsen, running about 107 minutes. “Finding a place to belong is just the beginning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Around the Fire stars Devon Sawa as Simon Harris, Bill Smitrovich as Matt Harris, Tara Reid as Jennifer and Eric Mabius as Andrew, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Around the Fire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Around the Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Around the Fire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Around the Fire (1998)?
- In US, Around the Fire is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Around the Fire worth watching?
- Around the Fire holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Around the Fire?
- Around the Fire stars Devon Sawa, Bill Smitrovich, Tara Reid, Eric Mabius and Colman Domingo.
- When was Around the Fire released?
- Around the Fire was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.