The Inkwell (1994): cast, story & where to watch

1994 · Film · ★ 5.6

The Inkwell poster

Released in 1994, The Inkwell is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Matty Rich, running about 110 minutes. “Summer's never been so much fun!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The Inkwell is about a 16-year-old boy coming of age on Martha's Vineyard in the summer of 1976.

Who’s in it. The Inkwell stars Larenz Tate as Drew Tate, Joe Morton as Kenny Tate, Suzzanne Douglas as Brenda Tate and Glynn Turman as Spencer Phillips, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Inkwell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.9M at the box office.

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 The Inkwell page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Inkwell (1994)?
In US, The Inkwell 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 The Inkwell worth watching?
The Inkwell holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Inkwell?
The Inkwell stars Larenz Tate, Joe Morton, Suzzanne Douglas, Glynn Turman and Vanessa Bell Calloway.
When was The Inkwell released?
The Inkwell was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.