The Way Way Back
“We've all been there.”
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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Where is The Way Way Back streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Stan | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Diamond Films Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Way Way Back
The Way Way Back is a 2013 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Jim Rash and Nat Faxon. The cast is led by Liam James, Steve Carell, Toni Collette. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 1900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Way Way Back was produced by Sycamore Pictures, OddLot Entertainment, and The Walsh Company and made in United States of America. It was released on June 6, 2013, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $23 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jim Rash, Nat Faxon
- Writers
- Nat Faxon, Jim Rash
- Release date
- June 6, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $23 million
- Production
- Sycamore Pictures, OddLot Entertainment, The Walsh Company
The Way Way Back cast & crew
The Way Way Back was directed by Jim Rash and Nat Faxon and written by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash.
The cast features Liam James as Duncan, Steve Carell as Trent Ramsey, Toni Collette as Pam, AnnaSophia Robb as Susanna Thompson, Sam Rockwell as Owen, and Allison Janney as Betty Thompson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rob Simonsen, cinematography is by John Bailey, and it was produced by Ben Nearn and Kevin J. Walsh.
Is The Way Way Back worth watching?
The Way Way Back holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 1,944 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, The Way Way Back is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Way Way Back
The Way Way Back isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Way Way Back
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
Rob Corddry
Kip
Nat Faxon
Roddy
Jim Rash
Lewis
Zoe Levin
Steph
The Way Way Back — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Way Way Back in United States?
The Way Way Back is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Way Way Back in?
The Way Way Back is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Way Way Back?
The Way Way Back runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is The Way Way Back rated?
The Way Way Back is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 1,944 ratings.
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