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Adventureland

Adventureland

Nothing brings people together like a crappy summer job.

20096.41h 47m

Overview

It's the summer of 1987, and recent college grad James Brennan can't wait to begin his long-anticipated dream trip to Europe. Unfortunately, James' plans come to a screeching halt when his parents announce that they are unable to subsidize his trip. Forced to take a job at the local amusement park, James prepares for the worst summer ever, until he finds love with a captivating co-worker named Em.

Directed by Greg Mottola
Written by Greg Mottola
Produced by Sidney Kimmel, Ted Hope, Anne Carey
Box OfficeBudget: $9.8MRevenue: $17.2M

Top Cast

Jesse Eisenberg

Jesse Eisenberg

James Brennan

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart

Em Lewin

Martin Starr

Martin Starr

Joel

Kristen Wiig

Kristen Wiig

Paulette

Bill Hader

Bill Hader

Bobby

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds

Mike Connell

Margarita Levieva

Margarita Levieva

Lisa P.

Jack Gilpin

Jack Gilpin

Mr. Brennan

Josh Pais

Josh Pais

Mr. Lewin

Wendie Malick

Wendie Malick

Mrs. Brennan

Themes & Keywords

infidelityamusement parksummer jobcarnymarijuana jointreconciliationticket boothjob seekingleaving homeduringcreditsstingeryoung adult1980ssympathetic

About Adventureland

Adventureland is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 2009 exploring themes of infidelity, amusement park, summer job, carny, marijuana joint, reconciliation. Directed by Greg Mottola, it stars Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Martin Starr. It's the summer of 1987, and recent college grad James Brennan can't wait to begin his long-anticipated dream trip to Europe. Unfortunately, James' plans come to a screeching halt when his parents announce that they are unable to subsidize his trip. Forced to take a job at the local amusement park, James prepares for the worst summer ever, until he finds love with a captivating co-worker named Em.

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