A comedy set in the summer of 1987 and centered around a recent high school grad who takes a nowhere job at his local amusement park, only to find it's the perfect course to get him prepared for the real world.
In 1987, James Brennan's dreams of a summer European tour before studying at an Ivy League school in New York City are ruined after his parents have a severe career setback. As a result, James must get a summer job to cover his upcoming expenses at the decrepit local amusement park, Adventureland, where he falls in love with a witty co-worker, Emily Lewin. In that bizarrely shady workplace, the young carnies have unforgettable and painful learning experiences about life, love and trust while James discovers what he truly values.
Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
The movie was originally set to debut the same day the real Adventureland park reopened for business in 2009: 27 March.
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Goofs
Anachronisms:
After James has a drink at the bar, he is driving past a car dealership, where you can clearly see new Ford Mustang models. And also at the end in New York City when he steps off the bus, a modern model Lincoln Town Car is clearly visible.
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Quotes
Park customer:
[throws ball at dummy's hat, nothing happens]
I hit that thing dead on! Joel:
Yet he still retains his chapeau. See more »
Crazy Credits
A commercial for the Adventureland amusement park can be seen during the end credits.
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"Rock Me Amadeus"
Written by Ferdi Bolland (as Ferdinand Bolland), Rob Bolland (as Robert Bolland), Falco (as John Hoelzel) Performed by Falco Courtesy of Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Austria) GmbH By Arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment
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