7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Way Way Back (2013)
The Way Way Back (2013)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.4
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict and resolution are rooted in universal coming-of-age and family dynamics, focusing on individual self-discovery and personal agency rather than promoting any specific political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast and does not include explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative centers on a white male protagonist's personal growth, without critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
The film 'The Way Way Back' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a heterosexual coming-of-age story, family dynamics, and self-discovery, without incorporating any queer representation.
The film "The Way Way Back" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a teenager's coming-of-age experiences during a summer vacation, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Way Way Back is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installment from which characters could have been gender-swapped.
The Way Way Back is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. Therefore, no characters were established as a particular race before this film's creation, precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.3
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