---
title: "Coyote Summer"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/coyote-summer-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 288276
imdb_id: "tt0115961"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Coyote Summer (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/coyote-summer-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Coyote Summer is a 1996 adventure film directed by Matias Alvarez. The movie stars Vinessa Shaw, Adam Beach, and Bruce Weitz. The plot follows a teenage girl named Callie who possesses a wild streak. When her mother travels to London for business, she sends Callie to stay at her sister's ranch to learn about hard work and responsibility. Although Callie is initially sullen, her attitude changes when she encounters a beautiful but wild black horse. Upon learning that the horse is slated for destruction because it cannot be tamed, Callie decides to intervene. She enlists the help of a ranch hand named Rafe to steal the animal. The two characters take the horse to a hidden location, where they begin the process of calming and training the creature. As they successfully work with the horse, the narrative focuses on whether their clandestine hideaway will be discovered. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes and was released in the United States on January 1, 1996.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Matias Alvarez
- **Networks / Studios**: Leucadia Film Corporation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Vinessa Shaw** as *Callie Carpenter*
- **Adam Beach** as *Rafe Acuna*
- **Bruce Weitz** as *Snapper*
- **Cindy Pickett** as *Maggie Foster*
- **Ed Lauter** as *Mitchell Foster*
- **Michelle St. John** as *Rachel*
- **Gordon Tootoosis** as *Mopeah*
- **Susan Damante** as *Helen Carpenter*
- **Dennis Saylor** as *Enforcer*
- **Darren Cooper** as *Jacob*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Coyote Summer online?
Coyote Summer is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Coyote Summer worth watching?
Coyote Summer holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Coyote Summer and when was it released?
Coyote Summer is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Coyote Summer?
Coyote Summer was directed by Matias Alvarez.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Coyote Summer — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/288276)
- [Coyote Summer (1996) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115961/fullcredits/)
- [Coyote Summer (1996) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/288276-coyote-summer/cast)
- [Coyote Summer (1996) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/movie/coyote-summer/credits)
- [Full cast of Coyote Summer (Movie, 1996) - MovieMeter.com](https://www.moviemeter.com/movies/action/coyote-summer/cast)
- [Coyote Summer Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/coyote-summer/1119481/credits/)

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