The Way Way Back
“We've all been there.”
2013•PG-13•1h 43m•7.1•Released
ComedyDrama
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.
Director
Nat Faxon
Writer
Nat Faxon, Jim Rash
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$23M
Languages
English
Studio
Sycamore Pictures
Cast
Liam James
Duncan
Steve Carell
Trent Ramsey
Toni Collette
Pam
AnnaSophia Robb
Susanna Thompson
Sam Rockwell
Owen
Allison Janney
Betty Thompson
Maya Rudolph
Caitlyn
Amanda Peet
Joan
Rob Corddry
Kip
Nat Faxon
Roddy
Jim Rash
Lewis
Zoe Levin
Steph
River Alexander
Peter Thompson
Adam Riegler
Niel
Jeremy Weaver
Jason
Production
Company
Sycamore Pictures
Company
OddLot Entertainment
Company
The Walsh Company
Producer
Kevin J. Walsh
Producer
Tom Rice
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