The Way Way Back (2013) [PG-13]

Featuring:
Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Allison Janney

Written by:
Nat Faxon
Jim Rash

Directed by:
Nat Faxon, Jim Rash


Release Date:
June 6, 2013

Original Title:
The Way Way Back

Alternate Titles:
Cet ete la
Desde Muy Muy Atras
El camino de vuelta
Un camino hacia mi
往返之路
心路源泉
더 웨이 웨이 백

Genres:
Comedy | Drama

Production Companies:
OddLot Entertainment
Sycamore Pictures
The Walsh Company

Production Countries:
United States of America

Ratings / Certifications:
AU: M  BR: 12  DK: A  FR: U  GB: 12  IE: 12A  IL: הותר לכל  JP: PG12  SE: Btl  US: PG-13 

Runtime: 103

We've all been there.

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.

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.

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Rankings and Honors

The Way Way Back (2013) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes 84%
Metacritic 68/100
Awards Won: 5 wins & 31 nominations

Art Direction:
Jeremy Woodward

Casting:
Allison Jones

Director:
Nat Faxon
Jim Rash

Director of Photography:
John Bailey

Editor:
Tatiana S. Riegel

Executive Producer:
Nat Faxon
Gigi Pritzker
Jim Rash
George Parra
Ben Nearn

First Assistant Editor:
Daniel Boccoli

Original Music Composer:
Rob Simonsen

Producer:
Kevin J. Walsh
Tom Rice

Production Design:
Mark Ricker

Set Decoration:
Rena DeAngelo

Stand In:
Colleen Kelly

Writer:
Nat Faxon
Jim Rash

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