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The Way Way Back

We've all been there.
Jun 6, 2013 · 1h 43m
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Comedy
Drama

PLOT

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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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
Directed by Jim Rash

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$4,600,000
Revenue
$23,198,652
Production
Sycamore Pictures, OddLot Entertainment, The Walsh Company
Country
US

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