The Kings of Summer

1h 33m · 2013 · Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts · 3.5 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Kings of Summer (2013) runs 1h 33m, directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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

Where to watch: Paramount+ (US, checked 9 July 2026)