A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
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
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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Internet Movie Database | 7.4/10 |
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Rotten Tomatoes | 84% |
Metacritic | 68/100 |
Awards Won: | 5 wins & 31 nominations |
Art Direction:
Jeremy Woodward
Casting:
Allison Jones
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
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