The Kings of Summer (2013)

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Why live when you can rule.

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.

Released: 2013-01-19
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 1h 35m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 7.0/10 from 1,287 votes

Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts.

Top cast

Nick Robinson as Joe Toy
Gabriel Basso as Patrick Keenan
Moisés Arias as Biaggio
Nick Offerman as Frank Toy
Erin Moriarty as Kelly
Craig Cackowski as Mr. Larson
Alison Brie as Heather Toy
Megan Mullally as Mrs. Keenan
Marc Evan Jackson as Mr. Keenan
William Sonnie as Track Suit

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Where to watch The Kings of Summer

United States: stream on Paramount Plus Essential; watch free on Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom: stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Canada: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on Plex; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Australia: rent on Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fetch TV; buy on Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fetch TV

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