Comedy ·Drama · United States of America · 2013 · 1h 43m

The Way Way Back

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Director
Jim RashNat Faxon
Cast
Liam James as Duncan Steve Carell as Trent Ramsey Toni Collette as Pam AnnaSophia Robb as Susanna Thompson Sam Rockwell as Owen Allison Janney as Betty Thompson
Crew
John Bailey — Director of Photography Tatiana S. Riegel — Editor Rob Simonsen — Original Music Composer Nat Faxon — Writer Jim Rash — Writer Kevin J. Walsh — Producer
Tagline

We've all been there.

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.

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Mood & Themes
friendshipbeachshynessconversationbicyclevacationstepfatherloveneighborsummerwater parkawkwardness
Key Collaborators
Jim Rash Director Nat Faxon Director John Bailey Director of Photography Tatiana S. Riegel Editor Rob Simonsen Original Music Composer Nat Faxon Writer Jim Rash Writer Kevin J. Walsh Producer Tom Rice Producer Mark Ricker Production Design
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