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 & 9 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:

killing a rabbit | love triangle | teenage protagonist | father son relationship | best friend | 

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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

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

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, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$1,290,312, 21 July 2013

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

Did You Know?

Trivia

The screenplay was originally titled Toy's House.

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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

Biaggio: I don't really see myself as having a gender.

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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 Hancock (2008)

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Soundtracks

Cowboy Song
Written by Brian Downey and Phil Lynott
Performed by Thin Lizzy
Courtesy of Mercury Records Limited under license from Universal Music Enterprises

User Reviews

A must see for young teens & parents. The kid that plays Biaggio really steals the movie and is so much fun to watch. I say A

"We do swear, under pain of friendship lost, to never speak of this enterprise to any adults; to never betray its location or its participants." Joe (Robinson) and Patrick (Basso) both hate their lives at home. Living with over bearing parents are making them crazy and when they are pushed too far they decide to move out. The find a place in the middle of the woods and build their own house. The two of them along with a young boy who they are afraid to tell to go away start off on a experience that effects each one differently. This is an example of a movie where the trailer doesn't do the movie justice. This is an excellent and must see movie for all teenagers for a few reasons. One is because it shows that their parents aren't as bad as they seem compared to these. I could go on and on about this but the best way to describe this is a Stand By Me for a new generation. This is is movie that just needs to be seen rather then read about. Also the kid that plays Biaggio really steals the movie and is so much fun to watch. Overall, a must see for young teens and parents. I highly recommend. I easily give it an A.