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Release Date: January 19, 2013
Runtime: 95 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (4)
Genres:
Drama Comedy
Budget: $1,500,000
Revenue: $1,400,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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76%
Tomatometer
61
61/100
Metacritic
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7.0/10
TMDB
1,216 votes
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7.1/10
IMDb
87,364 votes
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The Kings of Summer

2013

"Escape the ordinary, embrace the wild adventure."

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Drama Comedy 95 min 7.1/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $1,500,000
Revenue: $1,400,000
Profit -$-100,000
ROI -6.7% (0.9x)

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The Kings of Summer is directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Kings of Summer

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  • The Kings of Summer was filmed in various locations in Ohio, with the majority of the outdoor scenes shot in the rural area of Geauga County, which provided a natural backdrop for the teenagers' adventure.

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  • Nick Offerman, who plays the character Frank, contributed to the film's authenticity by using his own woodworking skills to create the makeshift house that the boys build in the woods.

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  • The film features a soundtrack that blends indie rock and folk music, reflecting the themes of youth and freedom, which was carefully curated to enhance the emotional tone of the story.

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  • In one scene, the characters refer to a specific type of tree as a 'redwood', which is inaccurate as the film is set in Ohio where redwoods do not grow naturally.

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  • Gabriel Basso, who plays the character Biaggio, was originally cast for a different role but impressed the filmmakers so much that they created the character specifically for him.

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  • The film's director, Jordan Vogt-Roberts, later went on to direct Kong: Skull Island, showcasing his ability to handle both intimate character dramas and large-scale action films.

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