The Kings of Summer (2013)

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.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

What to watch after The Kings of Summer

• The Magic of Belle Isle (2012) — Same feel: whimsical, reflective
• Summer of '42 (1971) — Same subject: coming of age
• Summer 1993 (2017)
• Paddleton (2019) — Two steps away in the credits
• Adventureland (2009) — Same feel: whimsical, reflective
• Summer School (1987) — Same subject: high school