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He's fourteen. He has the posture of a boiled shrimp. He walks like an old man with an untreated hernia. He rarely speaks, not because he has nothing to say, but because he's terrified of sounding stupid, immature or uncool. He's one of the most physically awkward young men in the history of coming-of-age movies, and if you've seen even a couple of examples from this genre, you know what an achievement that is. As written by the filmmaking team of Nat Faxon and Jim Rash screenwriters of " The Descendants " , and as performed by star Liam James , the kid is as hard to watch as he is easy to sympathize with. At times he seems on the verge of literally crawling out of his own skin and leaving a husk behind.

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Shy 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 Read all Shy 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. Owen : [in mock seriousness] I'm afraid I'm gonna have to ask you to leave. Duncan : What? Owen : Yeah, you're going to have to take off. I'm getting complaints. You're having way too much fun. It's making everyone uncomfortable.

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It stars Liam James as Duncan, an introverted year-old who goes on summer vacation to Wareham, Massachusetts with his mother and her overbearing boyfriend. Faxon and Rash conceived the film in the early s; but it spent several years in development hell before funding could be secured. Eventually, Fox Searchlight Pictures the same studio which distributed other independent films such as Little Miss Sunshine and Juno agreed to distribute the film. Filming lasted several months during summer Introverted year-old Duncan from Albany, New York , reluctantly goes on summer vacation to a beach house in Wareham, Massachusetts with his mother Pam, her wealthy boyfriend Trent, and Trent's arrogant, spoiled daughter, Steph. Trent and Steph are frequently condescending towards Duncan. On the way to the beach house, Trent asks Duncan to rate himself on a scale of one to ten.

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They're trained in creating high-quality parenting advice based on best practices in child development. Read more about how we rate and review. Parents need to know that The Way, Way Back is an empathetic, entertaining coming-of-age dramedy that rings true on many levels, capturing what it's like to be a year-old boy surrounded by adults who should be doing a better job of acting their age. Some themes i. Just because someone say, a parent is older, that doesn't mean she's wiser. Sometimes teens are just as insightful, if not more so, and we can all learn from one another.

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Onlookers Glenn Kenny. Breakdancing Kid Xavier Drayton Faxon and Mr. The supporting players make an impression, too, especially Rob Corddry and Amanda Peet as troublemaking party-animal neighbors, and Janney, who crows, "I'm off the wagon again, accept it and move on! You couldn't pay me enough to be fourteen again. Teen's Mother Rest of cast listed alphabetically: Jason Beckett Whoa, whoa. Duncan hugs Owen and thanks him for his kindness. Maya Rudolph Caitlin. How long is The Way Way Back?

It stars Liam James as Duncan, an introverted year-old who goes on summer vacation to Wareham, Massachusetts with his mother and her overbearing boyfriend. Faxon and Rash conceived the film in the early s; but it spent several years in development hell before funding could be secured.

Best Breakthrough Performance. Neighbor and Party Guest uncredited. Steph Nat Faxon Archived from the original on January 18, Los Angeles Times. Beach Party Guest uncredited. Maya Rudolph as Caitlyn. Amanda Peet Joan. Dolby Dolby Digital. Peter Zoe Levin Waterpark Patron uncredited Charlie Tacker