The Kings of Summer (2013)

Synopsis The Kings of Summer (2013) Joe Toy, on the verge of adolescence, finds himself increasingly frustrated by his single father, Frank's attempts to manage his life. Declaring his freedom once and for all, he escapes to a clearing in the woods with his best friend, Patrick, and a strange kid named Biaggio. He announces that they are going to build a house there, free from responsibility and parents. Once their makeshift abode is finished, the three young men find themselves masters of their own destiny, alone in the woods. —A.J. Porter Awards: 5 wins & 10 nominations Worldwide Gross: $1,501,595 Soundtrack: Cowboy Song (Written by Brian Downey and Phil Lynott)