Name: The Way Way Back
Director: Jim Rash
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2013-01-01
Duration: PT1h 43mM
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Liam James, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, AnnaSophia Robb, Sam Rockwell

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What is The Way Way Back (2013) about?

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Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park.

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Who stars in The Way Way Back?

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The Way Way Back stars Liam James (Duncan), Steve Carell (Trent Ramsey), Toni Collette (Pam), AnnaSophia Robb (Susanna Thompson), Sam Rockwell (Owen). The film was directed by Jim Rash.

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How long is The Way Way Back?

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The Way Way Back has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2013. It is rated PG-13.

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Is The Way Way Back worth watching?

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The Way Way Back holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Way Way Back?

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