Young Adult
Seen it?2011 | 94 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Another Year, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Darkly funny.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A divorced writer from the Midwest returns to her hometown to reconnect with an old flame, who's now married with a family.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe, 3 Critics' Choice Awards and 1 WGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$23 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 267K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jason Reitman
- Charlize TheronMavis Gary
- Patton OswaltMatt Freehauf
- Patrick WilsonBuddy Slade
- Elizabeth ReaserBeth Slade
- Collette WolfeSandra Freehauf
- Jill EikenberryHedda Gary
- Richard BekinsDavid Gary
- Mary Beth HurtJan
- Kate NowlinMary Ellen Trantowski
- Jenny Dare PaulinNipple Confusion Bassist