The Way Way Back (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2013, The Way Way Back is a comedy and drama film directed by Nat Faxon, running about 103 minutes. “We've all been there.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Way Way Back stars Liam James as Duncan, Steve Carell as Trent Ramsey, Toni Collette as Pam and AnnaSophia Robb as Susanna Thompson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Way Way Back has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $23.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Way Way Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Way Way Back tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Way Way Back (2013)?
- In US, The Way Way Back is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Way Way Back worth watching?
- The Way Way Back holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Way Way Back?
- The Way Way Back stars Liam James, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, AnnaSophia Robb and Sam Rockwell.
- When was The Way Way Back released?
- The Way Way Back was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.