Laggies (2014)

In the throes of a quarter-life crisis, Megan panics when her boyfriend proposes, then, taking an opportunity to escape for a week, hides out in the home of her new friend, 16-year-old Annika, who lives with her world-weary single dad.

Director:

Lynn Shelton

Writer:

Andrea Seigel

Stars:

Keira Knightley, Chloë Grace Moretz, Sam Rockwell

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rocki DuCharme	...	Teen Savannah
Sara Lynne Wright	...	Teen Allison (as Sarah Lynne-Wright)
Larissa Schmitz	...	Teen Megan
Phillip Abraham	...	Teen Anthony
Ellie Kemper	...	Allison
Maura Lindsay	...	Teen Danielle
Keira Knightley	...	Megan
Sara Coates	...	Savannah
Kirsten deLohr Helland	...	Danielle
Mark Webber	...	Anthony
Eric Riedmann	...	Matt
Louis Hobson	...	Theo
Jeff Garlin	...	Ed
Jodi Thelen	...	Linda
Basil Harris	...	Wedding DJ

Storyline

Megan's approaching 30 with a good degree and a boyfriend in hand, but when he proposes at her friend's wedding and everyone seems to think that the best way to advance in her career is to take a seminar where you find out what animal you are, Megan's understandably feeling lost. After meeting teenagers who want her to buy them beer, Megan is drawn into 16-year-old Annika's simpler life. She ends up moving in with Annika and her single father, juggling the life of a teen and that of an adult, two romantic interests, and the feeling of lagging behind.

---

Plot Keywords:

friendship | one word title | mother daughter relationship | father daughter relationship | female protagonist | 

---

Taglines:

A comedy about acting your age and other adult decisions

---

Genres:

Comedy | Romance

---

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, some sexual material and teen partying

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 October 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

Grow Up!? - Erwachsen werd' ich später

Filming Locations:

Seattle, Washington, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$69,726 (USA) (31 October 2014)

Gross:

$440,338 (USA) (7 November 2014)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Anonymous Content, BR Capital Group, Merced Media Partners

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Annika has a pet turtle named Lynn. According to Lynn Shelton on her director's commentary, this was in the original script and not a reference to her. The turtle's real name is Shelly, which also happens to be similar to the director's last name. It was originally a dog before being changed to a turtle for budgetary reasons.

---

Goofs

The check note on the wine box is picked up by Sam Rockwell and he re-enters the house. In the next shot the note is attached to the wine box.

---

Quotes

Megan: Do I have something on my face?
Annika: Yeah. My dad's saliva.
Megan: Oh, shit.

---

Connections

References The Vanishing American (1925)

---

Soundtracks

Super Diana
Written by Reg Tilsley
Courtesy of DeWolfe Music USA, Inc.

User Reviews

Relatable however a bit unbelievable

The story of a 20 something year old having to face "real life" is very relatable. The story of that 20 something year old making friends with a high school student, OK sure it's possible. The story of that 20 something year old hiding out for a week with that high school student at her single dads house, that's starting to stretch it a little. The story gets a little far-fetched when the single dad allows this 20 something year old stay in his house while she "waits to move into her apartment." I'm pretty sure no one would do that irl, except I suppose if it's Keira Knightley. Keira Knightley always pretty, acting is sometimes questionable, but well done in this film. Chloe Grace Moretz who I usually like and is destined for a long successful career added another positive credit to her resume. Sam Rockwell, always good, never enough screen time. Is that how he does it? Overall the film was good humored with sympathetic characters. I just call bs on one issue which only barely affected my likeness of the film. This film had strong performances from the cast and fluid directing. Overall I'd say 6.6/Z