Youth in Revolt
Seen it?2009 | 89 min | Comedy, Romance, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Fast Times at Ridgemont High, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
As a fan of Albert Camus and Jean-Luc Godard, teenage Nick Twisp is definitely out of his element when his mother and her boyfriend move the family to a trailer park. When a pretty neighbor named Sheeni plays records by French crooners, it's love at first sight for frustrated and inexperienced Nick. Learning that she is dating someone, Nick launches a hilarious quest to find his way into Sheeni's heart -- and bed.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$20 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 89K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Miguel Arteta
- Michael CeraNick Twisp / François Dillinger
- Portia DoubledaySheeni Saunders
- Jean SmartEstelle Twisp
- M. Emmet WalshMr. Saunders
- Steve BuscemiGeorge Twisp
- Adhir KalyanVijay Joshi
- Fred WillardMr. Ferguson
- Ray LiottaLance Wescott
- Zach GalifianakisJerry
- Erik KnudsenLefty