Quick Info
- Year
- 2013
- Director
- Jim Rash
- Duration
- 103 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $4.6M
- Box Office
- $23M
External Ratings
IMDb7.1
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes71%
📺 Where to Watch
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The Way Way Back
Our Rating
7.3/10
7.2/10
7.3/10
7.1/10
6.9/10
6.7/10
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.2
Acting
7.3
Direction
7.1
Cinematography
6.9
Music
6.7
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
