The Kings of Summer
“Why live when you can rule.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-22
Top Cast
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Nick Robinson
Joe Toy
Gabriel Basso
Patrick Keenan
Moisés Arias
Biaggio
Nick Offerman
Frank Toy
Erin Moriarty
Kelly
Craig Cackowski
Mr. Larson
Alison Brie
Heather Toy
Megan Mullally
Mrs. Keenan
Marc Evan Jackson
Mr. Keenan
William Sonnie
Track Suit
Nathan Keyes
Paul
Cristoffer Carter
Construction Kid
Priscilla Kaczuk
Grandma Keenan
Eugene Cordero
Colin
Gillian Vigman
Carol
Mary Lynn Rajskub
Captain Davis
Thomas Middleditch
Rookie Cop
Lili Reinhart
Vicki
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gijón International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 31, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 29, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.93x
-$100K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jordan Vogt-Roberts
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Galletta
- Original Score
- Ryan Miller
- Original Title
- The Kings of Summer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- Low Spark Films, Big Beach
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jordan Vogt-Roberts
Chris Galletta
Ryan Miller
Ross Riege
Terel Gibson
Tyler Davidson, John Hodges, Richard Rothfeld, Jordan Vogt-Roberts, Peter Saraf
Department Leadership Roster
Ryan Miller
Original Music Composer
Lynette Meyer
Costume Design
Jordan Vogt-Roberts
Director
Chris Galletta
Writer
Terel Gibson
Editor
Tyler B. Robinson
Production Design
Tyler Davidson
Producer
John Hodges
Producer
Ross Riege
Director of Photography
Peter Saraf
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kings of Summer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Kings of Summer about?
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.
Who directed The Kings of Summer?
The Kings of Summer was directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts.
Who stars in The Kings of Summer?
The principal cast of The Kings of Summer includes Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, Moisés Arias, Nick Offerman, Erin Moriarty.
When was The Kings of Summer released and how long is it?
The Kings of Summer was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Kings of Summer?
The Kings of Summer had a reported production budget of $1.5M and grossed $1.4M at the worldwide box office (0.93 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Kings of Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kings of Summer was composed by Ryan Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kings of Summer?
The Kings of Summer holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).