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The Way Way Back

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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.

This is one of my favorite coming-of-age movies (though it doesn't top Dirty Dancing). Duncan (Liam James) is an awkward kid in a tough situation. When he meets Owen (Sam Rockwell) his world really opens up and a change of environment gives him the chance to do the same. He has a really strong character arc. Sam Rockwell's character is an endearing role model – I absolutely love his character and this movie.

Directed by:

Nat Faxon, Jim Rash

Joe Herbert

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Starring:

Liam James, Sam Rockwell, AnnaSophia Robb, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Allison Janney, Amanda Peet, Maya Rudolph, Rob Corddry

You might like this movie if you like these popular movies:

Dirty Dancing Sixteen Candles Almost Famous The Karate Kid

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© 2022 by Joe Herbert

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