The Kings of Summer (2013)
Kernel Score: 76% · 1,208 TMDB ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2013-01-19
Runtime: 95 minutes
Where to watch The Kings of Summer
- Stream: Paramount+
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
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.
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Director
Jordan Vogt-Roberts
Cast
- Nick Robinson as Joe Toy
- Gabriel Basso as Patrick Keenan
- Moisés Arias as Biaggio
- Nick Offerman as Frank Toy
- Erin Moriarty as Kelly
- Craig Cackowski as Mr. Larson
- Alison Brie as Heather Toy
- Megan Mullally as Mrs. Keenan
- Marc Evan Jackson as Mr. Keenan
- William Sonnie as Track Suit
The Kings of Summer FAQ
Is The Kings of Summer good?
The Kings of Summer has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Kings of Summer?
In the US you can stream The Kings of Summer on Paramount+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What is The Kings of Summer rated?
The Kings of Summer is rated R.
What movies are like The Kings of Summer?
If you liked The Kings of Summer, try Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, The Breakfast Club and Dazed and Confused.