The Way Way Back

– Over the course of his summer break, a teenager comes into his own thanks in part to the friendship ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 43 Minutes
Release Year:
2013
The Way Way Back (2013)

Over the course of his summer break, a teenager comes into his own thanks in part to the friendship he strikes up with one of the park's managers.

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Producing Country:
USA
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The Way Way Back (2013) - Trailer

Release Date:

26 Jul 2013

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Nat Faxon, Jim Rash

Writer:

Nat Faxon, Jim Rash

Main Actors:

Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Allison Janney, AnnaSophia Robb

Plot:

Duncan (Liam James) is not a popular kid and it doesn't look like the summer is going to offer anything better for him. His mother's boyfriend has invited them to his beach house where Duncan is expected to improve his personality and physical appearance, and meet girls. But his would-be step-sister doesn't want anything to do with him and his shy demeanor makes it difficult for him to meet anybody new. When Duncan wanders into the Water Wizz, the local water park, he meets adult employees who are just having fun. Owen (Sam Rockwell) lets Duncan work with him and their new-found bond will help each other mature and find their place in life. Which for Duncan means standing up to his would-be step-father, having a conversation with the girl next door and being more comfortable with who he is.

Awards:

5 wins & 30 nominations.

Gross profit:

$21,501,098

Production:

Fox Searchlight

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
84%
Metacritic:
68%