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Adventureland

PROFILE OVERVIEW

Theatrical Release:

Friday, April 3, 2009 (Wide)

DVD Release:

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 

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Genres:

Comedy Teen

Keywords:

college summer vacation romances

Distributor:

Miramax Films

Box Office Total:

MPAA Rating:

R for language, drug use and sexual references.

SYNOPSIS

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.

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.

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ADDITIONAL NOTES

"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.

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RELATED NEWS

  • Pegg and Frost Meet 'Paul'

    Superbad helmer Greg Mottola will direct the extraterrestrial comedy Paul for Working Title and Universal Pictures, which will star Shaun of the Dead actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, Daily Variety reported. Mottola, who recently wrapped the upcoming comedy Adventureland, will begin shooting Paul in mid-April in New Mexico.

    11-12-08

    'Superbad' Director Heads to 'Adventureland'

    Director Greg Mottola, who directed the current box office champ Superbad, will next helm Adventureland, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Mottola also wrote the script for the movie, to which Jesse Eisenberg ("The Squid and the Whale") is attached to star. Production is set to begin in the fall in Pittsburgh.

    08-23-07

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