Young Adult 2011

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
99%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
72%
Splat

A divorced writer from the Midwest returns to her hometown to reconnect with an old flame, who's now married with a family.

Charlize Theron

as Mavis Gary

Patton Oswalt

as Matt Freehauf

Patrick Wilson

as Buddy Slade

Elizabeth Reaser

as Beth Slade

Collette Wolfe

as Sandra Freehauf

Jill Eikenberry

as Hedda Gary

Richard Bekins

as David Gary

Kate Nowlin

as Mary Ellen Trantowski

Jenny Dare Paulin

as Nipple Confusion Bassist

Director:

Jason Reitman

Writer:

Diablo Cody

Genres:

Comedy,Drama

Release Date:

2011 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

94 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.”

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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!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

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

Cast & Crew of

Young Adult

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Charlize Theron

as Mavis Gary

Patton Oswalt

as Matt Freehauf

Patrick Wilson

as Buddy Slade

Elizabeth Reaser

as Beth Slade

Collette Wolfe

as Sandra Freehauf

Jill Eikenberry

as Hedda Gary

Richard Bekins

as David Gary

Kate Nowlin

as Mary Ellen Trantowski

Jenny Dare Paulin

as Nipple Confusion Bassist

Rebecca Hart

as Nipple Confusion Guitarist

Louisa Krause

as Front Desk Girl

Elizabeth Ward Land

as Sales Lady

Brian McElhaney

as Book Associate

Hettienne Park

as Vicki

John Forest

as Wheelchair Mike

Rightor Doyle

as Babysitter

Brady Smith

as Date Man

Tim Young

as Champions Server

Erin Darke

as Teen Employee

Jee Young Han

as Teen Employee

Ella Rae Peck

as Girl

Aleisha Allen

as Girl

Matt Wilson

as Teenage Clerk

Orlagh Cassidy

as Party Guest

Charles Techman

as Parking Attendant

Emily Meade

as Denny's Waitress

Neil Hellegers

as Young Dad

Michael Nathanson

as Champions Greeter

Landyn Banx

as Business Person (uncredited)

Kirsten Gregerson

as Business Person (uncredited)

J.K. Simmons

as Mavis' Publisher (voice) (uncredited)

Joel Thingvall

as Businessman in Skyway (uncredited)

Julie E. Davis

as Shopper (uncredited)

Fredrika Dukes

as Business Person (uncredited)

John Edel

as Businessman in Skyway (uncredited)

Rosemary Howard

as Guest at Baby Naming Party (uncredited)

Eric Pierson

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

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