Summaries

A shy, troubled young man who set his own house on fire and has an imaginary friend, is sent to a vineyard where he finds himself in the middle of his political-arguing, party-loving family and his love torn between two girls.

In 1976, Drew Tate is a young teenager who has trouble dealing with life after he accidentally sets his house on fire. His parents, Kenny and Brenda, decide to go to Martha's Vineyard to spend Fourth of July weekend with Brenda's sister Francis, Francis' Black Republican husband Spencer, and their son Junior. While there Drew falls for self-centered girl Lauren and befriends married lady Heather. While on their vacation, Drew deals with his parents' attempts to save their marriage as well as with his own troubles. Eventually, all of this leads to a life-changing event for Drew as well as his parents.—Brian Washington <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • coming of age
  • african american
  • teenage boy
  • vacation
  • black republican
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Apr 21, 1994
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
Production companies Touchstone Pictures

Box office

Budget $8000000
Gross US & Canada $8880705
Opening weekend US & Canada $2358988
Gross worldwide $8880705

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 50m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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