The Kings of Summer

"Why live when you can rule."

Aug 23 2013 R 1h 35m
Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Joe Toy, on the verge of adolescence, finds himself increasingly frustrated by his single father, Frank's attempts to manage his life. Declaring his freedom once and for all, he escapes to a clearing in the woods with his best friend, Patrick, and a strange kid named Biaggio. He announces that they are going to build a house there, free from responsibility and parents. Once their makeshift abode is finished, the three young men find themselves masters of their own destiny, alone in the woods.

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Plot

Joe Toy, on the verge of adolescence, finds himself increasingly frustrated by his single father, Frank's attempts to manage his life. Declaring his freedom once and for all, he escapes to a clearing in the woods with his best friend, Patrick, and a strange kid named Biaggio. He announces that they are going to build a house there, free from responsibility and parents. Once their makeshift abode is finished, the three young men find themselves masters of their own destiny, alone in the woods.

Written by

Chris Galletta

Directed by

Jordan Vogt-Roberts

Cast

Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, Moises Arias

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Big Beach, Low Spark Films

Languages

English

Awards

5 wins & 10 nominations

Trailers
The Kings of Summer - Official Trailer [HD]
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