Young Adult (2011) movie poster

Young Adult (2011)

"Everyone gets old. Not everyone grows up."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 46%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 76% (RT: 80%, MC: 71) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDrama

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Runtime
1h 34m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.8/10 (1,338 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
Metacritic
71
Cast
Charlize Theron as Mavis Gary
Patton Oswalt as Matt Freehauf
Patrick Wilson as Buddy Slade
Elizabeth Reaser as Beth Slade
Collette Wolfe as Sandra Freehauf
Jill Eikenberry as Hedda Gary
Richard Bekins as David Gary
Audiences say no. Just 46% of audiences liked it based on 1,338 votes. Critics rated it higher at 76%, but audiences were less impressed.
Overview
A divorced writer from the Midwest returns to her hometown to reconnect with an old flame, who's now married with a family. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Young Adult was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Jason Reitman cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Young Adult is a 2011 comedy, drama film directed by Jason Reitman. A divorced writer from the Midwest returns to her hometown to reconnect with an old flame, who's now married with a family. The film has been rated by 1,338 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Young Adult delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Young Adult (2011) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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