The Kings of Summer (2013)
The Kings of Summer is a 2013 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts and written by Chris Galletta. The film follows three teenage boys, Joe (Nick Robinson), Patrick (Gabriel Basso), and Biaggio (Moises Arias), as they escape their parents' homes and build a house in the woods. While the film is primarily focused on the boys' journey of self-discovery, it also touches on the topic of sexuality.
The film's sexual moments are subtle but effective. In one scene, Joe and his crush, Kelly (Erin Moriarty), share a passionate kiss in the woods. The kiss is tender and romantic, and it serves as a reminder of the power of young love. Later, Joe and Patrick have a conversation about sex. Patrick is curious about sex and Joe is eager to share his knowledge. The conversation is awkward and funny, but it also serves as a reminder of the importance of talking about sex in a safe and respectful way.
The Kings of Summer also touches on the topic of gender roles. In one scene, Joe and Patrick are discussing the idea of a "manly" man. Joe argues that a man should be strong and independent, while Patrick believes that a man should be sensitive and caring. This conversation serves as a reminder that gender roles are not set in stone and that everyone should be free to express themselves in whatever way they choose.
Overall, The Kings of Summer is a thoughtful and entertaining film that touches on the topics of sexuality and gender roles in a subtle yet effective way. The film serves as a reminder that it is okay to explore one's sexuality and to express oneself in whatever way feels right.
A boys mother makes a comment about her son looking around for girls in bikinis
No sex or nudity. Mild sexuality (kissing, one scene with girl in bra).
We see a man and a woman kissing passionately in a creek (the woman is shown wearing a bra and shorts and the man is shirtless) until a teen boy floating past on an inner tube interrupts them.
A teen girl and a teen boy kiss passionately and then the boy pulls away; the girl kisses him again.
A young man kisses a teen girl as a teen boy watches in disgust.
A teen boy imagines himself about to kiss a teen girl and is interrupted as their lips are about to meet.
A teen girl flirts with a teen boy and leans into him.
A teen girl flirtatiously bumps into a teen boy.
A man crudely jokes that he will never achieve an erection after a young man (the man's daughter's boyfriend) sings to him.
We see a teen boy in the shower and a portion of his bare chest is visible; the boy's father pounds on the door and makes a crude remark about masturbation "being fun" and the boy leaves the bathroom (implied to be fully nude and we see his bare chest, back and partial side of his buttocks, with his hand covering his penis from view); the man makes a remark about the boy's backside and tells him to bring his briefs with him to the shower.
Several teen boys walk past another teen boy, pulling his shirt over his head and he is seen shirtless.
We see two teen boys shirtless throughout the movie.
Three teen boys jump into a creek; one is wearing boxer-brief style underwear and the three of them are shirtless.
Several teen boys and two teen girls swim in a creek; the teen boys are shirtless, wearing shorts and the teen girls are wearing bikinis.
A teen boy walks around with his pants partially unzipped (no nudity is visible; we do see a portion of his boxer-style underwear).
A teen boy tucks papers into the front of his pants.