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Adventureland (2009)

R 107 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -   3 April 2009 (USA)
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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.

Director:

Greg Mottola

Writer:

Greg Mottola
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Adventureland -- During the summer of 1987, recent college grad James Brennan (Eisenberg) takes what he thinks is a going-nowhere job at his local amusement park, only to discover it's a perfect opportunity to prepare himself for the real world. Adventureland -- During the summer of 1987, recent college grad James Brennan (Eisenberg) takes what he thinks is a going-nowhere job at his local amusement park, only to discover it's a perfect opportunity to prepare himself for the real world.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jesse Eisenberg ...
Kelsey Ford ...
Michael Zegen ...
Ryan McFarland Ryan McFarland ...
Jack Gilpin Jack Gilpin ...
Wendie Malick ...
Matt Bush ...
Todd Cioppa Todd Cioppa ...
Velvet Touch Manager
Stephen Mast Stephen Mast ...
Kristen Wiig ...
Bill Hader ...
Martin Starr ...
Adam Kroloff ...
Adult Contestant
Kristen Stewart ...
Kevin Breznahan ...
Molly Hatchet T-Shirt Guy
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Storyline

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)  

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Plot Keywords:

Summer | Job | Amusement Park | Love | New York City  | See more »

Taglines:

It was the worst job they ever imagined... and the best time of their lives. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, drug use and sexual references See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Adventureland - Job d'été à éviter See more »

Filming Locations:

Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$5,722,039 (USA) (5 April 2009) (1862 Screens)

Gross:

$16,025,394 (USA) (24 May 2009)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Argentina:  | USA:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The movie was originally set to debut the same day the real Adventureland park reopened for business in 2009: 27 March. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: In the New York City scene near the end, the pedestrian signals clearly showed the hand and walking man symbol, which were not used in New York City until the early 2000s. In 1987, the pedestrian signals in the city used text "Walk" and "Don't Walk" indications, rather than the symbols. See more »

Quotes

Em Lewin: Where are you taking me? You've been to this place before?
James Brennan: No.
Em Lewin: I think you might be the coolest and cutest guy I ever met.
James Brennan: Really?
Em Lewin: I mean, I'm really high but.
[kisses James]
Em Lewin: I don't want to lose you.
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Crazy Credits

A commercial for the Adventureland amusement park can be seen during the end credits. See more »

Connections

References "Wheel of Fortune" (1983) See more »

Soundtracks

"So It Goes"
Written and Performed by Nick Lowe
Courtesy of Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd.
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group See more »