The Kings of Summer

Name: The Kings of Summer
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2013-01-19
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, Moisés Arias, Nick Offerman, Erin Moriarty

2013·Movie·R·95 min·★ 7.0(1,233)

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“Why live when you can rule.”

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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About The Kings of Summer

The Kings of Summer is a 2013 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts. The cast is led by Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, Moisés Arias. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential.

The Kings of Summer was produced by Low Spark Films and Big Beach and made in United States of America. It was released on January 19, 2013, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.

Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts
Writers: Chris Galletta
Release date: January 19, 2013
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $2 million
Box office: $1 million
Production: Low Spark Films, Big Beach

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The Kings of Summer cast & crew

The Kings of Summer was directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts and written by Chris Galletta.

The cast features Nick Robinson as Joe Toy, Gabriel Basso as Patrick Keenan, Moisés Arias as Biaggio, Nick Offerman as Frank Toy, Erin Moriarty as Kelly, and Craig Cackowski as Mr. Larson.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ryan Miller, cinematography is by Ross Riege, and it was produced by Tyler Davidson and John Hodges.

Is The Kings of Summer worth watching?

The Kings of Summer holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 1,233 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, The Kings of Summer is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Kings of Summer

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