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COMEDY . 1994 . 1h 50m . 5.3/10

The Inkwell_

"Summer's never been so much fun!"

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

Starring Larenz Tate, Joe Morton, Suzzanne Douglas
Box Office $8.9M
5.3/10
Rating
$8.9M
Box Office
1h 50m
Runtime
1994
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Summer's never been so much fun!

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

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Cast
Larenz Tate stars as Drew Tate in The Inkwell.
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Year context
The Inkwell was released 32 years ago in 1994.
Overview
The Inkwell is about a 16-year-old boy coming of age on Martha's Vineyard in the summer of 1976.
The Inkwell is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 50m.

BOX OFFICE

$8.9M
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Country
Rating
5.3/10 (17 votes)
Box Office
$8,880,705

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Inkwell about?
The Inkwell is about a 16-year-old boy coming of age on Martha's Vineyard in the summer of 1976.
How long is The Inkwell?
The Inkwell has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in The Inkwell?
The cast of The Inkwell includes Larenz Tate, Joe Morton, Suzzanne Douglas, Glynn Turman, Vanessa Bell Calloway.
How much did The Inkwell make at the box office?
The Inkwell earned $8,880,705 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of The Inkwell?
The Inkwell has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 17 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Comedy Drama Romance
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