Adventureland 2009

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It's the summer of 1987, and recent college grad James Brennan can't wait to begin his long-anticipated dream trip to Europe. Unfortunately, James' plans come to a screeching halt when his parents announce that they are unable to subsidize his trip. Forced to take a job at the local amusement park, James prepares for the worst summer ever, until he finds love with a captivating co-worker named Em.

Jesse Eisenberg

as James Brennan

Kristen Stewart

as Em Lewin

Martin Starr

as Joel

Kristen Wiig

as Paulette

Bill Hader

as Bobby

Ryan Reynolds

as Mike Connell

Margarita Levieva

as Lisa P.

Jack Gilpin

as Mr. Brennan

Josh Pais

as Mr. Lewin

Wendie Malick

as Mrs. Brennan

Director:

Greg Mottola

Writer:

Greg Mottola

Genres:

Comedy,Drama,Romance

Release Date:

2009 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

107 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Adventureland

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Jesse Eisenberg

as James Brennan

Kristen Stewart

as Em Lewin

Martin Starr

as Joel

Kristen Wiig

as Paulette

Bill Hader

as Bobby

Ryan Reynolds

as Mike Connell

Margarita Levieva

as Lisa P.

Jack Gilpin

as Mr. Brennan

Josh Pais

as Mr. Lewin

Wendie Malick

as Mrs. Brennan

Mary Birdsong

as Francy

Matt Bush

as Tommy Frigo

Paige Howard

as Sue O'Malley

Dan Bittner

as Pete O'Malley

Barret Hackney

as Munch

Michael Zegen

as Eric

Vanessa Hope

as Ronnie Connell

Kelsey Ledgin

as Arlene

Ryan McFarland

as Brad

Moe Slinger

as Loud Kid #1

Todd Cioppa

as Velvet Touch Manager

Jesse Slinger

as Loud Kid #2

Jack Baldwin

as Barfing Kid

Stephen Mast

as Rich

Adam Kroloff

as Adult Contestant

Kevin Breznahan

as Molly Hatchet T-Shirt Guy

Marc Grapey

as Panda Con Dad

Andrew Ransom

as Foreigner Tribute Band Member

Joe Sanderson

as Foreigner Tribute Band Member

Cliff Chien

as Foreigner Tribute Band Member

Russell Steinberg

as Foreigner Tribute Band Member

Rob Orr

as Foreigner Tribute Band Member

Eric Schaeffer

as Foreigner Tribute Band Member

Gennaro DiSilvio

as Nicky

Alexis Ferrante

as Nicky's Girlfriend

Joe Pawlenko

as Nicky's Pal

Zachary Palmer

as Joel's Younger Brother

Declan Baldwin

as Male Customer

Ian Harding

as Wealthy Prepster

Ashtin Petrella

as Prepster's Girlfriend

Amy Landis

as Mrs. Ostrow

Janine Viola

as Mrs. Frigo

Alana Hixson

as Pretty Girl #1

Erin Cappiccie

as Pretty Girl #2

Lisa Lamendola

as Foxy Cougar (uncredited)

Jackson Nunn

as Dancer (uncredited)

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