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The Kings of Summer

  • 20132013
  • RR
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
81K
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The Kings of Summer (2013)
Three teenage friends, in the ultimate act of independence, decide to spend their summer building a house in the woods and living off the land.
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Three teenage friends, in the ultimate act of independence, decide to spend their summer building a house in the woods and living off the land.Three teenage friends, in the ultimate act of independence, decide to spend their summer building a house in the woods and living off the land.Three teenage friends, in the ultimate act of independence, decide to spend their summer building a house in the woods and living off the land.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
81K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,103
361
  • Director
    • Jordan Vogt-Roberts
  • Writer
    • Chris Galletta
  • Stars
    • Nick Robinson
    • Gabriel Basso
    • Moises Arias
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jordan Vogt-Roberts
  • Writer
    • Chris Galletta
  • Stars
    • Nick Robinson
    • Gabriel Basso
    • Moises Arias
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 129User reviews
    • 168Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 10 nominations

    Videos3

    Version 1
    Trailer 2:31
    Version 1
    Teaser
    Trailer 1:19
    Teaser
    "Ohio"
    Featurette 2:43
    "Ohio"

    Photos125

    Moises Arias in The Kings of Summer (2013)
    Moises Arias, Gabriel Basso, and Nick Robinson in The Kings of Summer (2013)
    Nick Offerman and Alison Brie in The Kings of Summer (2013)
    Moises Arias, Gabriel Basso, and Nick Robinson in The Kings of Summer (2013)
    Moises Arias, Gabriel Basso, and Nick Robinson in The Kings of Summer (2013)
    Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman, and Marc Evan Jackson in The Kings of Summer (2013)
    Moises Arias in The Kings of Summer (2013)
    Erin Moriarty in The Kings of Summer (2013)
    Nick Robinson in The Kings of Summer (2013)
    Eugene Cordero at an event for The Kings of Summer (2013)
    Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman, Moises Arias, Gabriel Basso, and Nick Robinson at an event for The Kings of Summer (2013)
    Gabriel Basso at an event for The Kings of Summer (2013)

    Top cast

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    Nick Robinson
    Nick Robinson
    • Joeas Joe
    Gabriel Basso
    Gabriel Basso
    • Patrickas Patrick
    Moises Arias
    Moises Arias
    • Biaggioas Biaggio
    Nick Offerman
    Nick Offerman
    • Frankas Frank
    Erin Moriarty
    Erin Moriarty
    • Kellyas Kelly
    Craig Cackowski
    Craig Cackowski
    • Mr. Larsonas Mr. Larson
    William Sonnie
    • Track Suitas Track Suit
    Nathan Keyes
    Nathan Keyes
    • Paulas Paul
    Cristoffer Carter
    • Construction Kidas Construction Kid
    Megan Mullally
    Megan Mullally
    • Mrs. Keenanas Mrs. Keenan
    Priscilla Kaczuk
    • Grandma Keenanas Grandma Keenan
    Marc Evan Jackson
    Marc Evan Jackson
    • Mr. Keenanas Mr. Keenan
    Alison Brie
    Alison Brie
    • Heatheras Heather
    Eugene Cordero
    Eugene Cordero
    • Colinas Colin
    Gillian Vigman
    Gillian Vigman
    • Carolas Carol
    Mary Lynn Rajskub
    Mary Lynn Rajskub
    • Captain Davisas Captain Davis
    Thomas Middleditch
    Thomas Middleditch
    • Rookie Copas Rookie Cop
    Lili Reinhart
    Lili Reinhart
    • Vickias Vicki
    • Director
      • Jordan Vogt-Roberts
    • Writer
      • Chris Galletta
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Nick Offerman (Joe's father) and Megan Mullally (Patrick's mother) are actually real life husband and wife.
    • Goofs
      The local television news report describes Joe as having brown hair and blue eyes. Joe actually has brown eyes.
    • Quotes

      Joe: Vicki's making eyes at you man. Go talk to her. She's so into it.

      Biaggio: There's no point in me talking to her anyways.

      Joe: Why not?

      Biaggio: Joe, I'm gay.

      Joe: Are you sure?

      Biaggio: Yes, my lungs fill up every time the seasons change.

      Joe: That's not being gay, Biaggio.

      Biaggio: What?

      Joe: Pretty sure that's Cystic Fibrosis.

      Biaggio: Oh.

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits there is a scene showing Biaggio back in the woods.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.147 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Cowboy Song
      Written by Brian Downey and Phil Lynott

      Performed by Thin Lizzy

      Courtesy of Mercury Records Limited under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews129

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A coming of age film for our generation
    "Why live when you can rule."

    There have been several coming of age films that have been released over the years, but very few have actually stuck with me. The Kings of Summer is one of those few movies that appealed to me and had me emotionally involved with the characters. First time director Jordan Vogt- Roberts takes us through a range of emotions from nostalgic and heart breaking moments to laugh out loud buddy moments. It lives up to the standard of other great coming of age tales like Stand By Me. There is something about a group of young teens exploring the woods and their transition to adulthood that simply appeals to me. The scenery was also breathtaking and I absolutely fell in love with those woods. I could see what was so appealing for these kids and their need to feel independent. It does have that sort of familiar indie vibe to it, but thanks to some great performances the movie stands out above most of them. Moises Arias had me laughing throughout the entire movie playing this quirky character that reminded me a lot of Fogell in Superbad. His comedic timing was perfect and he had the funniest lines in the film. The screenplay by first timer Chris Galletta was also really well developed. I will be looking forward to his next work because his script made it easy to go through such different ranges of emotions. This film felt like a simple sweet feel good movie and it is one that I would recommend to my friends especially if they love the woods.

    Joe (Nick Robinson) has just finished his freshman year in High School and isn't looking forward to spending his Summer with his widowed father Frank (Neil Offerman) who makes his life miserable just because he's miserable. His best friend Patrick (Gabriel Basso) doesn't enjoy living with his parents any better. His parents (played by Marc Evan Jackson and Megan Mullally) are over protective and seem to want to manage every single detail of his life. Not wanting to spend their entire summers abiding by their parents rules the two kids decide to run away and build their own home in the nearby woods and survive in the wild by hunting and gathering food. This way they can be free to do what they want and make their own rules. Joe and Patrick also bring along a strange friend named Biaggio (Moises Arias). The three seem to be having the time of their lives without anyone telling them what to do and having guests over whenever they want to until a girl named Kelly (Erin Moriarty) gets in the way of their friendship and disrupts the balance of their kingdom.

    The Kings of Summer works thanks to some great performances from the trio of friends who bring a sense of nostalgia to the viewers' senses simply by playing and running around in the woods with swords and sticks. Those unscripted moments in which the kids simply goof around with one another are the best. Arias is really hilarious and he seems to steal every scene here. Robinson also gives a strange performance in the lead role. The film is easy going with likable characters and some wonderful cinematography. It is just great to look at and it completely surprised me at times with some of the turns the story took. It wasn't one of those predictable coming of age films and I really had a fun time. I wouldn't be surprised if The Kings of Summer ends up in many peoples' top 10 list at the end of the year because it is a crowd pleaser.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 23, 2013 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Toy's House
    • Filming locations
      • Cleveland, Ohio, USA
    • Production companies
      • Big Beach Films
      • Low Spark Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,315,590
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $58,962
      • Jun 2, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,501,595
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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