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Adventureland

  • 20092009
  • K-11K-11
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
161K
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POPULARITY
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Ryan Reynolds, Jesse Eisenberg, Bill Hader, Kristen Stewart, Kristen Wiig, and Margarita Levieva in Adventureland (2009)
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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In the summer of 1987, a college graduate 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 the summer of 1987, a college graduate 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 the summer of 1987, a college graduate 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.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
161K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,900
598
  • Director
    • Greg Mottola
  • Writer
    • Greg Mottola
  • Stars
    • Jesse Eisenberg
    • Kristen Stewart
    • Ryan Reynolds
  • Director
    • Greg Mottola
  • Writer
    • Greg Mottola
  • Stars
    • Jesse Eisenberg
    • Kristen Stewart
    • Ryan Reynolds
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 262User reviews
    • 252Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

    Videos2

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    Photos140

    Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart in Adventureland (2009)
    Ryan Reynolds and Kristen Stewart in Adventureland (2009)
    Jesse Eisenberg, Bill Hader, and Kristen Wiig in Adventureland (2009)
    Ryan Reynolds in Adventureland (2009)
    Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart in Adventureland (2009)
    Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart in Adventureland (2009)
    Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart in Adventureland (2009)
    Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart in Adventureland (2009)
    Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig in Adventureland (2009)
    Jesse Eisenberg, Bill Hader, and Kristen Wiig in Adventureland (2009)
    Jesse Eisenberg, Bill Hader, Martin Starr, Kristen Stewart, and Kristen Wiig in Adventureland (2009)
    Kristen Stewart in Adventureland (2009)

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    Jesse Eisenberg
    Jesse Eisenberg
    • James Brennan
    Kristen Stewart
    Kristen Stewart
    • Em Lewin
    Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds
    • Mike Connell
    Martin Starr
    Martin Starr
    • Joel
    Jack Gilpin
    Jack Gilpin
    • Mr. Brennan
    Margarita Levieva
    Margarita Levieva
    • Lisa P.
    Wendie Malick
    Wendie Malick
    • Mrs. Brennan
    Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig
    • Paulette
    Bill Hader
    Bill Hader
    • Bobby
    Matt Bush
    Matt Bush
    • Tommy Frigo
    Paige Howard
    Paige Howard
    • Sue O'Malley
    Dan Bittner
    Dan Bittner
    • Pete O'Malley
    Josh Pais
    Josh Pais
    • Mr. Lewin
    Mary Birdsong
    Mary Birdsong
    • Francy
    Barret Hackney
    • Munch
    • (as Barrett Hackney)
    Michael Zegen
    Michael Zegen
    • Eric
    Kimisha Renee Davis
    Kimisha Renee Davis
    • Kelly
    Vanessa Hope
    • Ronnie Connell
    • (as Vanessa Wanger)
    • Director
      • Greg Mottola
    • Writer
      • Greg Mottola
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Crews were hired to remove and hide snowfall and snow accumulation during filming because the film was shot in the winter months. In some indoor scenes, extras were paid to block the windows and doors so the snowfall wouldn't be visible on camera.
    • Goofs
      When James and Joel are driving in New York, James smiles and looks out the car window. If you look above the car, you can see an advertisement for 'Sonny with a Chance' - a Disney show which wasn't even made until 2009.
    • Quotes

      Sue O'Malley: What are you majoring in?

      Joel: Russian literature and Slavic languages.

      Sue O'Malley: Oh wow, that's pretty interesting. What career track is that?

      Joel: Cabby, hot dog vendor, marijuana delivery guy. The world is my oyster.

    • Crazy credits
      A commercial for the Adventureland amusement park can be seen during the end credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Fast & Furious/Adventureland/Sugar (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Bastards of Young
      Written by Paul Westerberg

      Performed by The Replacements

      Courtesy of Sire Records

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews262

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    8/10
    Superbad's Daddy
    I saw this movie at The Sundance Film Festival in Salt Lake City and I've been wanting to see it for months but I have a habit of anticipating movies and building them up, then once I see them I am disappointed. This was not the case. It is a lot like Superbad set in the 80's and minus the drawings. The quirky, awkward humor is there, the teen party humor is there, the love humor is there. One thing this movie has that Superbad didn't though, is a truly heart felt and believable love story that gives Adventureland a bit of a more serious tone. While it is hilarious it also has you really pulling for the young lovers and gets you involved in their affairs. With out giving too much away, all I can say is 'Go see this movie. If you liked Superbad, you'll like Adventureland, if you hated Superbad, you'll like Adventureland. It's a win-win situation.'
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    • CodyGriffis
    • Jan 26, 2009

    FAQ3

    • Is "Adventureland" based on a book?
    • Was this movie filmed at Adventureland in New York?
    • What song plays when Lisa P is back?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Adventureland - huvipuistokesä
    • Filming locations
      • Kennywood Amusement Park - 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Miramax
      • Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
      • This Is That Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,044,025
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,722,039
      • Apr 5, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,164,820
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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