Adventureland Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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

92% WILL SEE 8% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

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.

Comedy Teen

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Who stars in Adventureland – Cast List

Jesse Eisenberg
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Ryan Reynolds
Animal Friends, Deadpool & Wolverine
Kristen Stewart
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, Love Me
Kristen Wiig
Masters of the Universe, Cut Off
Bill Hader
Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, The Cat in the Hat
Martin Starr
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, Intruders
M
Margarita Levieva
Future World, Daredevil: Born Again (Series)
M
Mary Birdsong
The Descendants, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
K
Kevin Breznahan
Winter's Bone
M
Matt Bush
High School, Senior Love Triangle
W
Wendie Malick
A Little White Lie, The Re-Education of Molly Singer
J
Jack Gilpin

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.

Director: Greg Mottola
Screenwriter: Greg Mottola
Producers: Anne Carey
Ted Hope

Studios: Miramax Films
Production Company: Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
This Is That Productions

Production – What we know about the Adventureland

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

Mar 2009

Completed

Changed Adventureland movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2008

Post-Production

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

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language, drug use and sexual references
Runtime: 1 hr, 47 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Adventureland Trailers and Clips

Adventureland

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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.