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.

Director:

Jordan Vogt-Roberts

Writer:

Chris Galletta

Stars:

Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, Moises Arias

5 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nick Robinson	...	Joe
Gabriel Basso	...	Patrick
Moises Arias	...	Biaggio
Nick Offerman	...	Frank
Erin Moriarty	...	Kelly
Craig Cackowski	...	Mr. Larson
William Sonnie	...	Track Suit
Nathan Keyes	...	Paul
Cristoffer Carter	...	Construction Kid
Megan Mullally	...	Mrs. Keenan
Priscilla Kaczuk	...	Grandma Keenan
Marc Evan Jackson	...	Mr. Keenan
Alison Brie	...	Heather
Eugene Cordero	...	Colin
Gillian Vigman	...	Carol

Storyline

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 Keywords:

friendship | killing a rabbit | love triangle | teenage protagonist | father son relationship | 

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Taglines:

Why live when you can rule.

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some teen drinking

Did You Know?

Trivia

Nick Offerman, Megan Mullaly and Marc Evan Jackson have previously appeared in Parks and Recreation.

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Goofs

While Joe, Biaggio, Patrick and Kelly are playing Monopoly and arguing in a wood house, Joe and Biaggio's cigars change from lit to unlit between shots.

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Quotes

Frank: My question for you, Gary, is: How do you want me to eat these with my normal human mouth? Do you want me to unhinge my jaw like an anaconda? Should I put this in my belly and lay out in the sun for two months, digesting it?

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Crazy Credits

After the credits there is a scene showing Biaggio back in the woods.

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Connections

References The Matrix (1999)

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Soundtracks

The Band Played On
(uncredited)
Written by John F. Palmer and Charles B. Ward
Performed by Eugene Cordero

User Reviews

Sweet and...independent.

If you are looking for a heart-filled independent film, then this is the right choice for you. This film has a lot of heart put into it, which makes its characters more likable, interesting, and funny. The humor has this old-fashioned vibe to it, making this film great for adults (props to the soundtrack for some awesome retro-gaming like music) Now, do I think the humor stands out as much as the story? Not really, but that's not a bad thing. A comedy's story is usually very weak so that only makes this comedy stronger. Also, the likable cast also leads to some great humor. You want to see these kids succeed in building their own home in the forest and its very enjoyable to watch. A great cast (Moises Arias as an oddball weirdo was an awesomely funny choice), good humor, and a great heart is what a comedy should be made of. The Kings of Summer definitely rules.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

23 August 2013 (UK)

Also Known As:

Toy's House

Filming Locations:

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$58,962, 2 June 2013

Gross USA:

$1,315,590

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,501,595

Company Credits

Production Co:

Big Beach Films, Low Spark Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat Dolby Digital (Spanish dubbing mix)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1