The Way Way Back movie poster

The Way Way Back

"We've all been there."

June 6, 2013 1h 43m 7.1/10 (1,888 votes)

Originally released in 2013. The Way Way Back is a comedy/drama film. directed by Nat Faxon.

Starring Liam James, Steve Carell, and Toni Collette

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 6, 2013 12 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (1,888 votes)
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Budget $4.6M Production budget
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Box Office $23.2M 5.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$4,600,000
Revenue
$23,198,652

Production Companies

  • Sycamore Pictures
  • OddLot Entertainment
  • The Walsh Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Way Way Back about?

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, m...

Who directed The Way Way Back?

The Way Way Back was directed by Nat Faxon.

How long is The Way Way Back?

The Way Way Back has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was The Way Way Back released?

The Way Way Back was released on June 6, 2013 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Way Way Back?

The main cast of The Way Way Back includes Liam James, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, AnnaSophia Robb, Sam Rockwell.

Is The Way Way Back worth watching?

The Way Way Back has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,888 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.