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The Way Way Back (2013)

06/06/2013 (US)Comedy, Drama1h 43m
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We've all been there.

Overview

Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Liam James

      Liam James

      Duncan

    2. Steve Carell

      Steve Carell

      Trent Ramsey

    3. Toni Collette

      Toni Collette

      Pam

    4. AnnaSophia Robb

      AnnaSophia Robb

      Susanna Thompson

    5. Sam Rockwell

      Sam Rockwell

      Owen

    6. Allison Janney

      Allison Janney

      Betty Thompson

    7. Maya Rudolph

      Maya Rudolph

      Caitlyn

    8. Amanda Peet

      Amanda Peet

      Joan

    9. Rob Corddry

      Rob Corddry

      Kip

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    A review by CinemaSerf

    6.0
    Written by CinemaSerf on Jun 18, 2022

    "Duncan" (Liam James) is a typical fourteen year old boy. He keeps himself to himself, and isn't greatly looking forward to his family holiday with mother and her boyfriend and his older teenage daughter. Determined to get away from this domestic bliss, he heads to the "Wizz" water park where he strikes up a friendship with one of the animal keepers "Owen" (Sam Rockwell). The latter sees something, perhaps of himself, in this younger lad and allows him to help him. As the summer progresses, both help the other to find an inner strength to deal with their demons - and, gradually, a newly empowe...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

    Budget$4,600,000.00

    Revenue$23,198,652.00

    Keywords

    • friendship
    • beach
    • shyness
    • conversation
    • bicycle
    • vacation
    • stepfather
    • love
    • neighbor
    • summer
    • water park
    • awkwardness