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The Kings of Summer

The Kings of Summer

Why live when you can rule.

20137.01h 35m

Overview

Three restless teenagers run away to the woods for the summer, determined to escape their parents and live by their own rules. In a hidden clearing, they build a makeshift house and attempt to create an independent life, testing their friendship, freedom, and the challenges of living off the land.

Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts
Written by Chris Galletta
Produced by Tyler Davidson, John Hodges, Peter Saraf
Box OfficeBudget: $1.5MRevenue: $1.4M

Top Cast

Nick Robinson

Nick Robinson

Joe Toy

Gabriel Basso

Gabriel Basso

Patrick Keenan

Moisés Arias

Moisés Arias

Biaggio

Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman

Frank Toy

Erin Moriarty

Erin Moriarty

Kelly

Craig Cackowski

Craig Cackowski

Mr. Larson

Alison Brie

Alison Brie

Heather Toy

Megan Mullally

Megan Mullally

Mrs. Keenan

Marc Evan Jackson

Marc Evan Jackson

Mr. Keenan

W

William Sonnie

Track Suit

Themes & Keywords

high schoolrunawaywoodscoming of ageaftercreditsstingerteenagerboys in the woodskid-level carpentry

About The Kings of Summer

The Kings of Summer is a comedy, drama film released in 2013 exploring themes of high school, runaway, woods, coming of age, aftercreditsstinger, teenager. Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, it stars Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, Moisés Arias. Three restless teenagers run away to the woods for the summer, determined to escape their parents and live by their own rules. In a hidden clearing, they build a makeshift house and attempt to create an independent life, testing their friendship, freedom, and the challenges of living off the land.

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