Adventureland movie poster

Adventureland

"Nothing brings people together like a crappy summer job."

April 3, 2009 1h 47m 6.4/10 (2,303 votes)

Originally released in 2009. Adventureland is a comedy/drama film. directed by Greg Mottola.

Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, and Martin Starr

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 3, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 47m 107 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (2,303 votes)
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Budget $9.8M Production budget
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Box Office $17.2M 1.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$9,800,000
Revenue
$17,200,000

Production Companies

  • Miramax
  • This is that
  • Sidney Kimmel Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adventureland about?

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 ...

Who directed Adventureland?

Adventureland was directed by Greg Mottola.

How long is Adventureland?

Adventureland has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).

When was Adventureland released?

Adventureland was released on April 3, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Adventureland?

The main cast of Adventureland includes Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Martin Starr, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader.

Is Adventureland worth watching?

Adventureland has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 2,303 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.