Adventureland

Apr 3, 2009

1h 47m

★ 6.4

It was the worst job they ever imagined… and the best time of their lives.

Overview

It's the summer of 1987, and recent college grad James Brennan can't wait to begin his long-anticipated dream trip to Europe. Unfortunately, James' plans come to a screeching halt when his parents announce that they are unable to subsidize his trip. Forced to take a job at the local amusement park, James prepares for the worst summer ever, until he finds love with a captivating co-worker named Em.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Miramax

This is that

Sidney Kimmel Entertainment

Adventureland Trailers

Cast

James Brennan

Jesse Eisenberg

Em Lewin

Kristen Stewart

Joel

Martin Starr

Paulette

Kristen Wiig

Bobby

Bill Hader

Mike Connell

Ryan Reynolds

Lisa P.

Margarita Levieva

Mr. Brennan

Jack Gilpin

Mr. Lewin

Josh Pais

Mrs. Brennan

Wendie Malick

Francy

Mary Birdsong

Tommy Frigo

Matt Bush

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