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The Way, Way Back (2013)

 -  Comedy | Drama  -  5 July 2013 (USA)
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Over the course of his summer break, a teenager comes into his own thanks in part to the friendship he strikes up with one of the park's managers.

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Over the course of his summer break, a teenager comes into his own thanks in part to the friendship he strikes up with one of the park's managers.

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Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, language, some sexual content and brief drug material | See all certifications »

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Jake Gyllenhaal was considered for the lead role but he dropped out. See more »

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The conversation Owen and Duncan have about what initials to enter for the high score on the Pacman arcade game could never happen in real life as Pacman does not allow for initials to be entered for high scores. See more »

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Laughter & tears at a water park in Summer...
7 June 2013 | by (Australia) – See all my reviews

Saw this at the Sydney Film Festival last night and I absolutely loved it. It's heartfelt and very, very funny while remaining subtle and not overdoing either.

It's a story about a teenage boy trying to find a place where he belongs and how no-one's family is perfect. It's about the awkwardness and embarrassment of adolescence and finding friendship.

Sam Rockwell is hilarious in this and the young actor was really, really good too. It was also great to see Steve Carrell play against type. I hated him in this movie so he did a great job.

Go see this movie please! You will laugh and you may cry. I wish there were more movies like this with heart and humour instead of Transformers 47 & Fast & The Furious 95

This movie is not a 3 or a 6!
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