

The Kings of Summer
2013-01-19 · 95 min · ★ 7.0
Three restless teenagers run away to the woods for the summer, determined to escape their parents and live by their own rules. In a hidden clearing, they build a makeshift house and attempt to create an independent life, testing their friendship, freedom, and the challenges of living off the land.
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- Directors
- Jordan Vogt-Roberts
- Production companies
- Low Spark Films, Big Beach
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 1,500,000
- Revenue
- USD 1,400,000
Top Cast
Nick RobinsonJoe Toy
Gabriel BassoPatrick Keenan
Moisés AriasBiaggio
Nick OffermanFrank Toy
Erin MoriartyKelly
Craig CackowskiMr. Larson
Alison BrieHeather Toy
Megan MullallyMrs. Keenan
Marc Evan JacksonMr. Keenan
Nathan KeyesPaul
Eugene CorderoColin
Gillian VigmanCarol
Mary Lynn RajskubCaptain Davis
Thomas MiddleditchRookie Cop
Lili ReinhartVicki
Austin AbramsAaronTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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