Top 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsMost Popular Video GamesMost Popular Music VideosMost Popular Podcasts
    Release CalendarBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersSundance Film FestivalIndependent Spirit AwardsBlack History MonthSXSWSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
Sign In
New Customer? Create account
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Youth in Revolt

  • 20092009
  • RR
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
75K
YOUR RATING
Michael Cera and Portia Doubleday in Youth in Revolt (2009)
The tale of Nick Twisp (Michael Cera) and his quest to win the heart of Sheeni (newcomer Portia Doubleday) and hopefully lose his virginity along the way.
Play trailer2:41
12 Videos
99+ Photos
ComedyDramaRomance
While his trailer trash parents teeter on the edge of divorce, Nick Twisp sets his sights on dream girl Sheeni Saunders, hoping that she'll be the one to take away his virginity.While his trailer trash parents teeter on the edge of divorce, Nick Twisp sets his sights on dream girl Sheeni Saunders, hoping that she'll be the one to take away his virginity.While his trailer trash parents teeter on the edge of divorce, Nick Twisp sets his sights on dream girl Sheeni Saunders, hoping that she'll be the one to take away his virginity.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
75K
YOUR RATING
    • Miguel Arteta
    • Gustin Nash(screenplay)
    • C.D. Payne(novel "Youth in Revolt: the Adventures of Nick Twisp")
  • Stars
    • Michael Cera
    • Portia Doubleday
    • Jean Smart
    • Miguel Arteta
    • Gustin Nash(screenplay)
    • C.D. Payne(novel "Youth in Revolt: the Adventures of Nick Twisp")
  • Stars
    • Michael Cera
    • Portia Doubleday
    • Jean Smart
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 112User reviews
    • 187Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards

    Videos12

    Youth in Revolt: Redband Trailer
    Trailer 2:50
    Watch Youth in Revolt: Redband Trailer
    Youth in Revolt: Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:41
    Watch Youth in Revolt: Trailer #2
    Youth in Revolt
    Trailer 2:26
    Watch Youth in Revolt
    "Masturbation" from Youth in Revolt
    Clip 0:21
    Watch "Masturbation" from Youth in Revolt
    "Erection" from Youth in Revolt
    Clip 0:21
    Watch "Erection" from Youth in Revolt
    "Synopsis" from Youth in Revolt
    Clip 0:21
    Watch "Synopsis" from Youth in Revolt
    "Twisp" from Youth in Revolt
    Clip 0:21
    Watch "Twisp" from Youth in Revolt
    "Puppy Love" from Youth in Revolt
    Clip 0:34
    Watch "Puppy Love" from Youth in Revolt
    "Supplementary Persona" from Youth in Revolt
    Clip 0:34
    Watch "Supplementary Persona" from Youth in Revolt
    Michael Cera of Youth in Revolt with the "Jersey Shore" Cast
    Featurette 2:32
    Watch Michael Cera of Youth in Revolt with the "Jersey Shore" Cast
    Youth in Revolt: Michael Cera
    Promo 1:01
    Watch Youth in Revolt: Michael Cera
    Youth in Revolt: Michael Cera and Bob Weinstein
    Promo 1:01
    Watch Youth in Revolt: Michael Cera and Bob Weinstein

    Photos129

    Michael Cera and Portia Doubleday in Youth in Revolt (2009)
    Michael Cera and Portia Doubleday in Youth in Revolt (2009)
    Michael Cera in Youth in Revolt (2009)
    Michael Cera in Youth in Revolt (2009)
    Miguel Arteta in Youth in Revolt (2009)
    Michael Cera and Adhir Kalyan in Youth in Revolt (2009)
    Michael Cera and Portia Doubleday in Youth in Revolt (2009)
    Michael Cera in Youth in Revolt (2009)
    Michael Cera in Youth in Revolt (2009)
    Drew Barrymore and Alia Shawkat at an event for Youth in Revolt (2009)
    Portia Doubleday and Justin Long at an event for Youth in Revolt (2009)
    Portia Doubleday at an event for Youth in Revolt (2009)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Michael Cera
    Michael Cera
    • Nick Twisp…
    Portia Doubleday
    Portia Doubleday
    • Sheeni Saunders
    Jean Smart
    Jean Smart
    • Estelle Twisp
    Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis
    • Jerry
    Erik Knudsen
    Erik Knudsen
    • Lefty
    Adhir Kalyan
    Adhir Kalyan
    • Vijay Joshi
    Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi
    • George Twisp
    Fred Willard
    Fred Willard
    • Mr. Ferguson
    Ari Graynor
    Ari Graynor
    • Lacey
    Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta
    • Lance Wescott
    Justin Long
    Justin Long
    • Paul Saunders
    Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara
    • Taggarty
    Jade Fusco
    Jade Fusco
    • Bernice Lynch
    Lise Lacasse
    • Matron
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Mr. Saunders
    Mary Kay Place
    Mary Kay Place
    • Mrs. Saunders
    Jonathan B. Wright
    Jonathan B. Wright
    • Trent
    • (as Jonathan Bradford Wright)
    Mike Collins
    Mike Collins
    • Old Man
      • Miguel Arteta
      • Gustin Nash(screenplay)
      • C.D. Payne(novel "Youth in Revolt: the Adventures of Nick Twisp")
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    More like this

    Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
    6.6
    Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
    Adventureland
    6.8
    Adventureland
    18
    6.0
    18
    Charlie Bartlett
    6.9
    Charlie Bartlett
    Darling Darling
    6.9
    Darling Darling
    The Immigrant
    7.3
    The Immigrant
    Paper Heart
    6.0
    Paper Heart
    Friends (with Benefits)
    5.2
    Friends (with Benefits)
    Accepted
    6.4
    Accepted
    Everything Must Go
    6.4
    Everything Must Go
    The Way Way Back
    7.4
    The Way Way Back
    It's Kind of a Funny Story
    7.1
    It's Kind of a Funny Story

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      François talks dirty to Sheeni in the boarding school ("I want to tickle your bellybutton from the inside", etc.) Director Miguel Arteta revealed on the commentary that all those lines came from researching internet porn sites.
    • Goofs
      The word 'acquaintance' is spelled incorrectly on the lower 3rd when Trent is being interviewed on TV
    • Quotes

      Nick Twisp and Francois Dillinger: [after having sex with Sheeni, to Sheeni] It's a wonder that humankind has constructed any kind of civilization with this monumental distraction at hand.

    • Crazy credits
      During the credits an animated segment shows what happened following Nick's arrest.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Show with David Letterman: Episode #17.66 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      I Fell in Love
      Written by Marty Wereski and Jim Latham

      Performed by The Frank & Friends Big Band

      Courtesy of MAR-TUNE MUSIC

    User reviews112

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    7/10
    "I'm going to wrap your legs around my head and wear you like the crown that you are."
    Nick Twisp (Michael Cera) is sixteen years old, his parents are separated, his closest friend his having a midlife crisis over thirty years too early and all he can think about is the fact that he hasn't lost his virginity yet. He is almost the common replica of the stereotypical teenage boy, except for the fact that he enjoys the films of Fellini and Godard. Everything changes however for Nick when a brief, chance move from his lonely hometown of Oakland to a religious mobile trailer park in the small city of Ukiah brings him face to face with Sheeni Saunders (Portia Doubleday) – who is unequivocally the love of his life. But when his family moves back to Oakland, Nick must invent a supplementary 'bad-boy' persona within himself named Francois (he has a moustache, and enjoys the occasional smoke), who would be willing to cause the mayhem Nick wouldn't. Francois's central objective is to get Nick kicked out of his dysfunctional home in Oakland, which he shares with his emotionally fragile mother (Jean Smart), and reunited with Sheeni, with the intention of living happily ever after (while also losing his virginity).

    'Youth in Revolt', is another hip, quirky comedy in which Michael Cera is given centre-stage in which to showcase abilities, however, he must tread cautiously in the future as he is dangerously close to becoming typecast (Superbad, Juno) as the desolate, yet intellectual teenage boy just looking to release his sexual burden. Cera and Doubleday carry the film along nicely, and provide some very humorous on-screen chemistry, especially during the sequences involving very awkward circumstances – i.e. when Nick is asked to place a small amount of sun cream on Sheeni's back during a trip to the beach. Portia Doubleday in particular shines as unknown actress thrust into the supporting actress slot alongside Michael Cera. She works with a particular grace, and maturity that makes her performance at times overshadow that of the experience Cera.

    While aside from these two characters, Arteta's film also has an extensive A-list cast on show who take a backseat to the main story and occasionally chime in during the various convoluted sub-plots on show. Steve Buscemi is Nick's jobless father George Twisp, Zack Galifianakis is Nick's mothers first boyfriend Jerry who should never be let out around the Navy, and Ray Liotta plays Officer Wescott, a fascist policeman who also starts dating Nick's mother and becomes somewhat responsible for Nick's downfall. Fred Willard (Mr Ferguson), Justin Long (Paul Saunders) and M. Emmet Walsh (Mr Saunders) also make an appearance in the extensive cast. Despite this list containing the 'whose who' of Hollywood Boulevard, I was surprised to see that certain narrative arcs were ignored. For instance, if the relationship between Nick and his father was expanded upon, it would have provided further substance to the film and the characters themselves. Though, unfortunately we are left filling in the majority of the gaps ourselves.

    Miguel Arteta has created a very funny and witty film in 'Youth in Revolt,' that despite having its flaws and areas in which it could have improved upon, ultimately prevails as another competent coming-of-age teen-flick that is centred around the holiest of teenage sanctities: sexual intercourse. The amusing remarks, awkward sexual situations, and hardcore French supplementary personas are all there creating another comfortable vehicle for Cera, to drive to a French Boarding School.
    helpful•26
    15
    • the_rattlesnake25
    • Jan 10, 2010

    FAQ1

    • Where can I find the list of songs played in this movie?

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • January 8, 2010 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
      • French
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Hazel Park, Michigan, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dimension Films
      • Permut Presentations
      • Shangri-La Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • 1 hour 30 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby
      • Dolby Digital

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Michael Cera and Portia Doubleday in Youth in Revolt (2009)
    Top Gap
    By what name was Youth in Revolt (2009) officially released in India in Hindi?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2023 by IMDb.com, Inc.