The Inkwell

"Summer's never been so much fun!"

Apr 22 1994 R 1h 50m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

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

Plot

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 a self centered girl named Lauren and befriends a married lady named 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.

Written by

Trey Ellis, Paris Qualles

Directed by

Matty Rich

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Touchstone Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,715
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA