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White Water Summer

  • 1987
  • PG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
5.7K
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Kevin Bacon and Sean Astin in White Water Summer (1987)
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The story of a shy boy who gets convinced by his parents to spend a few summer days in the mountains. So, he joins a group, and the vacation begins. Unfortunately, things turn out to be a li... Read allThe story of a shy boy who gets convinced by his parents to spend a few summer days in the mountains. So, he joins a group, and the vacation begins. Unfortunately, things turn out to be a little tough for our small friend.The story of a shy boy who gets convinced by his parents to spend a few summer days in the mountains. So, he joins a group, and the vacation begins. Unfortunately, things turn out to be a little tough for our small friend.

  • Director
    • Jeff Bleckner
  • Writers
    • Manya Starr
    • Ernest Kinoy
  • Stars
    • Kevin Bacon
    • Sean Astin
    • Jonathan Ward
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    5.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jeff Bleckner
    • Writers
      • Manya Starr
      • Ernest Kinoy
    • Stars
      • Kevin Bacon
      • Sean Astin
      • Jonathan Ward
    • 46User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

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    Trailer 1:25
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    Kevin Bacon in White Water Summer (1987)
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    Kevin Bacon, Sean Astin, and K.C. Martel in White Water Summer (1987)
    Kevin Bacon, Sean Astin, Matt Adler, and Jonathan Ward in White Water Summer (1987)
    White Water Summer (1987)
    Kevin Bacon in White Water Summer (1987)
    Kevin Bacon, Sean Astin, Matt Adler, and K.C. Martel in White Water Summer (1987)
    Kevin Bacon, Matt Adler, and K.C. Martel in White Water Summer (1987)
    Sean Astin in White Water Summer (1987)
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    Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon
    • Vic
    Sean Astin
    Sean Astin
    • Alan
    Jonathan Ward
    Jonathan Ward
    • Mitch
    K.C. Martel
    K.C. Martel
    • George
    Matt Adler
    Matt Adler
    • Chris
    Caroline McWilliams
    Caroline McWilliams
    • Virginia Block
    Charles Siebert
    Charles Siebert
    • Jerry Block
    Joseph Passerrelli
    • Storekeeper
    • (as Joseph Passerelli)
    • Director
      • Jeff Bleckner
    • Writers
      • Manya Starr
      • Ernest Kinoy
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A majority of the film was shot in 1985, but to capitalize on a narration of the story, the scenes involving Sean Astin narrating the film were shot in 1987.
    • Goofs
      When Alan stays with Vic after Vic's leg is broken, Vic also has a nasty cut on his left cheek, with blood appearing to coagulate. Shortly afterwards, before Alan takes Vic down the river, there is no sign the cut ever existed.
    • Quotes

      Alan: My friends call me Dickface.

    • Crazy credits
      At the very end of the credits, instead of a Columbia Pictures logo, there's a text that reads: "THIS IS THE END," with the word "THIS" underlined.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Best of the Worst: Russian Terminator, Ninja Vengeance, and Never Too Young to Die (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Wild Frontier
      Written by Bruce Hornsby and John Hornsby

      Performed by Bruce Hornsby & The Range (as Bruce Hornsby and The Range)

      Courtesy of The RCA Records Label of BMG Music

    User reviews46

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    5/10
    whiny Alan and demented Vic
    Alan (Sean Astin) is a city boy from NYC. His parents send him off to camping and wilderness survival with Vic (Kevin Bacon). Alan has reservations but is too scared to object. They are joined by three other boys. Alan is not a happy camper clashing with the strictness of Vic. The reward is a mountain climb.

    Alan is whiny which keeps me from fully liking this movie in general. Vic is the kind who throws a baby into deep water. Neither is worth the rooting interest. There is a way to play both of these characters to create some sympathy for them. This fails to find the sweet spot and the emotional conflict comes off clunky.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 10, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rites of Summer
    • Filming locations
      • Cromberg, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Delphi V Productions
      • Polar Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $300,859
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $122,934
      • Jul 12, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $300,859
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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