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Adventureland Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jul. 28, 2009

Adventureland

Release Date: Friday, April 3, 2009 Theaters

A coming-of-age comedy set in the summer of 1987 about an uptight recent college grad (Jesse Eisenberg) who is forced to take a job at a local amusement park when he realizes he can't afford his dream European vacation.

Director: Greg Mottola

Starring: Jesse Eisenberg Ryan Reynolds Kristen Stewart Kristen Wiig Bill Hader

R Comedy 1 hr, 47 m

  • 3.42 / 5.0
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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
It's the summer of 1987, and James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg), an uptight recent college grad, can't wait to embark on his dream tour of Europe. But when his parents (Wendie Malick and Jack Gilpin) announce they can no longer subsidize his trip, James has little choice but to take a lowly job at a local amusement park. Forget about German beer, world-famous museums and cute French girls-James' summer will now be populated by belligerent dads, stuffed pandas, and screaming kids high on cotton candy. Lucky for James, what should have been his worst summer ever turns into quite an adventure as he discovers love in the most unlikely place with his captivating co-worker Em (Kristen Stewart), and learns to loosen up.
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Who stars in Adventureland – Cast List

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Who is making Adventureland – Crew List

A look at Adventureland behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Greg Mottola last helmed Confess, Fletch and Keeping Up with the Joneses. The film's writer Greg Mottola last penned The Marriage Plot.

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Anne Carey
Ted Hope

Production – What we know about the Adventureland

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Key Facts

  • "Adventureland" was filmed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2007. The film is based on the real life experiences of director Greg Mottola ("Superbad") who once worked at the Adventureland Amusement Park in Long Island.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

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Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

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Parent Rating
R Restricted for language, drug use and sexual references
Runtime
1 hr, 47 m
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Language
English
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Adventureland Trailers and Clips

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Adventureland Release Date: When was the film released?

Adventureland was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, April 3 , 2009. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Fast & Furious, Sugar and Baby on Board.

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  • Added the Blu-ray release date of August 25, 2009

  • Added the DVD release date of August 25, 2009

  • Added a running time of 107 minutes

  • Changed the production status to Complete

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