Young Adult Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Everyone gets old. Not everyone grows up.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Feb. 21, 2012

Young Adult

Release Date: Friday, December 9, 2011 Limited

Director: Jason Reitman

Starring: Charlize Theron • Patton Oswalt • Patrick Wilson • Elizabeth Reaser

R Comedy N/A

3.8 / 5

76% WILL SEE 24% WON'T SEE

Coming Soon On Amazon

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: A writer of teen literature returns to her small hometown to relive her glory days and attempt to reclaim her happily married high school sweetheart. When returning home proves more difficult than she thought, Mavis forms an unusual bond with a former classmate who hasn’t quite gotten over high school, either.

Comedy Drama Romance

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Young Adult.

Charlize Theron
The Odyssey, Fast X
Patton Oswalt
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, The Boss Baby
Patrick Wilson
Millers in Marriage, Moonfall
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Elizabeth Reaser
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2

Crew Behind the Film

The Young Adult behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Jason Reitman last directed Saturday Night and Ghostbusters: Afterlife. The film's writer Diablo Cody last wrote Lisa Frankenstein and Tully.

Director: Jason Reitman
Screenwriter: Diablo Cody
Producers: Diablo Cody
Mason Novick
Russell Smith

Studios: Paramount Pictures
Production Company: Denver and Delilah Films; Indian Paintbrush; Mandate Pictures; Mr. Mudd Productions

Production Details

What we know about the Young Adult movie production.

Production Updates for Young Adult

Nov 2011

Completed

Changed Young Adult movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2011

Post-Production

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

Oct 2010

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Shooting in Minneapolis

Aug 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Aug 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

Mar 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. No additional details available for this status.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language and some sexual content
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Everyone gets old. Not everyone grows up.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

All Trailers

Watch official Young Adult movie trailers and clips.

Comedy

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Clip: Dress Shopping

Comedy

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Theatrical Trailer

Release Dates

When was the film released?

Young Adult was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, December 9, 2011. in around 8 theaters There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including New Year's Eve, The Sitter and W.E.. As a limited release, Young Adult was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.