Movie

The Way Way Back

2013 · 103 min

A gentle, bittersweet summer story that balances awkwardness and warmth, leaving you quietly hopeful.

Tagline: We've all been there.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Warm, melancholic, earnest and light. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Coming-of-age, family, identity, friendship
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
family
identity
friendship
isolation
Places: small town
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild