The Kings of Summer
Three rebellious teens escape their overbearing parents to build a summer sanctuary in the wilderness, where they must master self‑sufficiency and keep their fragile friendship intact against nature’s challenges and their own doubts.
“Why live when you can rule.”
Synopsis
Three teenagers, eager to break free from parental oversight, flee to the woods for the summer and resolve to live by their own rules. Settling in a secluded clearing, they construct a makeshift house and try to establish an independent life, putting their friendship to the test while navigating the difficulties of self-sufficiency and survival in the wilderness.
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A crew of 70+ credited
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Edited by Terel GibsonShot by Ross RiegeScored by Ryan MillerDesigned by Tyler B Robinson
Box Office
2013 · Box office
📉 Underperformed — grossed 0.9× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$1.4M
Opening week (7-day): $82K
Peak 4 theaters
Also known as
- Kings of Summerde
- Toy's Houseen
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Cast & Crew
70 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
47Priscilla Kaczuk
as Grandma Keenan
Eugene Cordero
as Colin
Gillian Vigman
as Carol
Mary Lynn Rajskub
as Captain Davis
Thomas Middleditch
as Rookie Cop
Lili Reinhart
as Vicki
Austin Abrams
as Aaron
Paul Floriano
as Italian Man
Brian Sacca
as No Sideburns
Peter Karinen
as No Sideburns' Friend
Tony Hale
as Bus Passenger
Hannibal Buress
as Bus Driver
Kumail Nanjiani
as Gary
Jeffrey Grover
as Detective
Eric Wasserman
as Second Detective
Nick Rutherford
as Visor
Angela Trimbur
as Face Paint
Jennifer Lindgren
as News Reporter
Michael Cipiti
as Biaggio's Dad
Kim Bordwine
as Nurse (uncredited)
Christina Cacic
as High School Teacher (uncredited)
Justin Cooney
as Teen / Beach Party (uncredited)
Anthony Daniel
as High School Student (uncredited)
Eric Frank
as Doctor (uncredited)
Logan Fry
as Hospital Patient in Wheelchair (uncredited)
Joe Gallipoli
as Doctor (uncredited)
David Gragg
as Doctor (uncredited)
Hannah Harris
as Parade Spectator (uncredited)
Linda Marie Howell
as Doctor in Plain Clothes (uncredited)
Christopher Kaczmarek
as Boston Market Employee (uncredited)
Cole Kornell
as Track Suit Friend (uncredited)
Maria Laskowski
as High School Student (uncredited)
Daniel T Martin
as Detective (uncredited)
Derick Mayes
as Nurse (uncredited)
Christine Mcburney
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Shawn Michelle
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Tyler Moliterno
as Big Italian Kid (uncredited)
Taylor Nelms
as High School Student (uncredited)
Brady Novak
as Deli Owner (uncredited)
David Sanborn
as High School Student (uncredited)
Julie Simon
as Teacher (uncredited)
Joel Thingvall
as High School Principal (uncredited)
Josh Tippey
as Paul's Friend (uncredited)
Nicole Tubbs
as Doctor (uncredited)
Lisa Y Wong
as Doctor (uncredited)
Abigail Wylie
as High School Student (uncredited)
Theresa Wylie
as Doctor (uncredited)
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3Other crew
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