Indian Summer (1993)

Seven friends reunite for a week-long reunion at a summer camp in Ontario they used to attend as children which is now threatened with being closed down.

Director:

Mike Binder

Writer:

Mike Binder

Stars:

Alan Arkin, Matt Craven, Diane Lane

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alan Arkin	...	Unca Lou Handler
Matt Craven	...	Jamie Ross
Diane Lane	...	Beth Warden / Clair Everett (flashback)
Bill Paxton	...	Jack Belston
Elizabeth Perkins	...	Jennifer Morton
Kevin Pollak	...	Brad Berman
Sam Raimi	...	Stick Coder
Vincent Spano	...	Matthew Berman
Julie Warner	...	Kelly Berman
Kimberly Williams-Paisley	...	Gwen Daugherty (as Kimberly Williams)
Richard Chevolleau	...	Sam Grover
Robert K. Feldmann	...	Man in Canoe
Anne Holloway	...	Tamakwa Cook
Cliff Woolner	...	Ranger Thaddeus Clay (flashback)
Emily Creed	...	Young Jennifer

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

reunion | summer camp | nostalgia | ontario canada | vacation | 

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Taglines:

A Comedy About Eight Friends Who Return To The Best Summer Of Their Lives!

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some drug content, sensuality and language

Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 April 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cuando llega el otoño

Filming Locations:

Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Gross:

$14,904,910 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Outlaw Productions (I), Touchstone Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

One of the founders of the real Camp Tamakwa is 'Unca' Lou Handler, whom the character in the movie is named after.

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Goofs

During Jack's flashback about his boner, it takes place in the early 70's. Yet his younger self is wearing NHL pajamas that have the Quebec Nordiques logo on them. The Nordiques weren't added to the league until 1979. However the Quebec Nordiques were a team in the WHA (World Hockey Association) as early as 1972 with similar colors.

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Quotes

Jamie Ross: Do you wanna dance?
Jennifer Morton: I shouldn't. I shouldn't Jamie. I mean it. You're scum.
Jamie Ross: I'm not sure. Is that a yes?
Jennifer Morton: Yeah, that's a yes.

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Crazy Credits

There are "Shrek Kings" listed.

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Connections

Referenced in Creating 'The Upside of Anger' (2005)

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Soundtracks

"Ready For Love"
Written by Mick Ralphs (as Mike Ralphs)
Performed by Bad Company
Courtesy of Swan Song, Inc.

User Reviews

For those nostalgia buffs like me... this movie hits the spot

Not a 4**** but then again it doesn't try to be... it simply surfaces those fond memories of camp, those early teen years... growing up... yep the good old days... but it also is moving in that just like me in mid-life....each has moved on to adulthood and the ups and downs that life provides.... and each time I go back for High School reunions or to my home town these are the kind of warm feelings I have... the pranks are funny but more importantly the looking backward of "remember when".... also the beautiful shots remind me of summer camp in Waupaca, WI on an island just as they were... so I can relate to this quite well... the kind of movie you pull out when you want to feel good\sad and evoke emotions about the good old days.... like the Big Chill and St Elmos Fire where the kids still want to maintain their college friendships but are moving on to young adulthood and it's new challenges... this movie fits right in there..... this movie is not for movie Oscar buffs but romantic nostalgics like me. russ