How long is Summer of Sam?

Summer of Sam is 2 h 22 min long (142 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:22 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Summer of Sam rated?

Summer of Sam is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Summer of Sam?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Summer of Sam (1999) runs 2 h 22 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.5 from 556 TMDB members. Spike Lee's take on the "Son of Sam" murders in New York City during the summer of 1977 centering on the residents of an Italian-American Northeast Bronx neighborhood who live in fear and distrust of one another.

Runtime: 2 h 22 min — ends 10:22 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: June 28, 1999
TMDB rating: 6.5 / 10 from 556 votes
Director: Spike Lee
Starring: John Leguizamo, Adrien Brody, Mira Sorvino, Jennifer Esposito
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free).

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How long is Summer of Sam?: Summer of Sam is 2 h 22 min long (142 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:22 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Summer of Sam rated?: Summer of Sam is rated R in the US.
Is Summer of Sam a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Summer of Sam?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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