The Way, Way Back

The Way, Way Back

By Nat Faxon & Jim Rash

  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release Date: 2013-07-05
  • Advisory Rating: PG-13
  • Runtime: 1h 44min
  • Director: Nat Faxon & Jim Rash
  • Production Company: Sycamore Pictures
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 14.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
7.2/10
7.2
From 1,692 Ratings

Description

Dive into this hilarious comedy from the studio that brought you Little Miss Sunshine and Juno! While 14-year-old Duncan (Liam James) is being dragged on a family trip with his mom (Toni Collette) and her overbearing boyfriend (Steve Carell), he befriends the gregarious manager (Sam Rockwell) of a local water park. The two form a powerful bond, resulting in a vacation Duncan will never forget!

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Reviews

  • Great

    5
    By DanTheMan2378
    Wonderful
  • a great feel good movie.

    5
    By DoesHeShapeShiftIntoEquineForm
    this story was a great way to spend a couple of hours. fun, cringey, real, and it has a ‘feel good’ sense to it that we need during this trying era.
  • Amazing

    5
    By scottrod1985
    One of my favorite movies, every young man needs someone like Owen in their life. Loved it!
  • I love this movie❤️

    5
    By Person who uses google sheets
    One of my favorites
  • Very human

    5
    By J abdul
    And excellent comedy with some light drama aspects, we loved the human aspect of the movie, its suitable for all family
  • A wonderful movie

    5
    By adsanford
    One of the most heartfelt, feel-good, cry-and-laugh at the same time movies of the last 10 years. A must watch!
  • Stellar Acting!

    5
    By Awe Heal
    I was very surprised and very impressed by the acting. Who knew Steve Carrell could act like a jerk? He was so convincing that I really hated him. Amanda Peet whom I've always thought as underrated, nailed her role. Liam James rocked the Pop-n-Lock. Rockwell & Rudolph left us wanting more. Only thing I didn't get about this movie was the title. The Way Way Back...what's that mean, already?
  • BLAHHH

    2
    By Jsoto28
    Im a little confused as to why this movie got such great reviews. It is mediocre at best. Another over productionalized kid movie. The plot didnt even start to take place until more than halfway through the movie. And the acting was terrible. Poor job by the casting director. Maya Rudolph? Seriously? And Steve Carell in the roll he was in?? He doesnt do mean and douchey rolls. This movie jumped all over the place. Terrible at telling and conveying the story that was meant to be told. Thank goodness I only rented this movie. Do yourself a favor and dont waste your time with this movie.
  • A Must See for Teenangers 14+ and Parents

    5
    By Six Dollar Burger
    I watched this movie and a airplane and was fully engaged. It you have ever felt out of place or awkward, or alone, this movie shold be watched. After watching in my seat, I told both my daughters to watch it. They reluctantly agreed, and both thanked me later.
  • A sweet and charming little indie.

    4
    By brandknob_2014
    Coming-of-age stories are as generationally common as almost any other subgenre in film, and, for the most part, many are washed away with the tide. However, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash (two of the brilliant comedic minds behind Alexander Payne's masterful comedy-drama "The Descendants") clue the audience into just how endearing a single script can get. Are there flaws? Sure. There's some pacing problems, and the characters don't always gel together as they should. But that's not nearly enough to condemn such an adorable comedy-drama with a strong message to boot. At the end of the day, for all the laughs, charm, young romance and so on, this is first and foremost a film about growing up to be the odd duck in the 21st century. I felt that I related to everyone on-screen to one degree or another, and I never doubted the intentions of the filmmakers. This story is about loving your fellow man, including and especially when your fellow man is a little bit odd.

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