|
Adventureland (2009) 6.8
Ratings:
6.8/10 from 122,897 users
Metascore: 76/100
Reviews: 218 user | 243 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com In the summer of 1987, a college graduate takes a 'nowhere' job at his local amusement park, only to find it's the perfect course to get him prepared for the real world. Director:Greg MottolaWriter:Greg Mottola |
| Watch Trailer 0Share... |
Top 25 Trivia Items From the Last 25 Years
Here are some amazing facts and figures to deepen your appreciation of the movies you love.
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Related Items
Search for "Adventureland" on Amazon.com
Share this Rating
Title: Adventureland (2009)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
1 win & 4 nominations.
See more awards »
Learn more
People who liked this also liked...
30 Minutes or Less
(2011)
Action
|
Comedy
|
Crime
Director:
Ruben Fleischer
Stars:
Jesse Eisenberg,
Danny McBride,
Nick Swardson
Youth in Revolt
(2009)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
Miguel Arteta
Stars:
Michael Cera,
Portia Doubleday,
Ray Liotta
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Music
Director:
Peter Sollett
Stars:
Michael Cera,
Kat Dennings,
Aaron Yoo
The Runaways
(2010)
Biography
|
Drama
|
History
Director:
Floria Sigismondi
Stars:
Kristen Stewart,
Dakota Fanning,
Michael Shannon
Zombieland
(2009)
Adventure
|
Comedy
|
Horror
Director:
Ruben Fleischer
Stars:
Jesse Eisenberg,
Emma Stone,
Woody Harrelson
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
(2008)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
Nicholas Stoller
Stars:
Kristen Bell,
Jason Segel,
Paul Rudd
Welcome to the Rileys
(2010)
Drama
Director:
Jake Scott
Stars:
James Gandolfini,
Kristen Stewart,
Melissa Leo
Charlie Bartlett
(2007)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
Jon Poll
Stars:
Anton Yelchin,
Robert Downey Jr.,
Hope Davis
Superbad
(2007)
Comedy
Director:
Greg Mottola
Stars:
Michael Cera,
Jonah Hill,
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
I Love You, Man
(2009)
Comedy
|
Romance
Director:
John Hamburg
Stars:
Paul Rudd,
Jason Segel,
Rashida Jones
Knocked Up
(2007)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
Judd Apatow
Stars:
Seth Rogen,
Katherine Heigl,
Paul Rudd
It's Kind of a Funny Story
(2010)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Romance
Directors:
Anna Boden,
Ryan Fleck
Stars:
Keir Gilchrist,
Zach Galifianakis,
Emma Roberts
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Jesse Eisenberg | ... | ||
| Kelsey Ford | ... | ||
| Michael Zegen | ... | ||
 |
Ryan McFarland | ... | |
|
|
Jack Gilpin | ... | |
| Wendie Malick | ... | ||
| Matt Bush | ... | ||
|
|
Todd Cioppa | ... |
Velvet Touch Manager
|
|
|
Stephen Mast | ... | |
| Kristen Wiig | ... | ||
| Bill Hader | ... | ||
| Martin Starr | ... | ||
|
|
Adam Kroloff | ... |
Adult Contestant
|
| Kristen Stewart | ... | ||
| Kevin Breznahan | ... |
Molly Hatchet T-Shirt Guy
|
|
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Plot Synopsis
Storyline
In 1987, James Brennan's dreams of a summer European tour before studying at an Ivy League school in New York City are ruined after his parents have a severe career setback. As a result, James must get a summer job to cover his upcoming expenses at the decrepit local amusement park, Adventureland, where he falls in love with a witty co-worker, Emily Lewin. In that bizarrely shady workplace, the young carnies have unforgettable and painful learning experiences about life, love and trust while James discovers what he truly values. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
Taglines:
Nothing brings people together like a crappy summer job. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language, drug use and sexual references | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
See more »
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 April 2009 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Adventureland - Job d'été à éviter See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$5,722,039 (USA) (3 April 2009)Gross:
£489,686 (UK) (18 September 2009)Company Credits
Show detailed
company contact information
on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Color:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
Edit
See more »
Written by Paul Westerberg
Performed by The Replacements
Courtesy of Rykodisc
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
Adventureland was filmed in Pittsburgh, PA. The amusement park in the movie is known as Kennywood Park. The rides shown in the movie are actual rides, although the names of the games have been changed. See more »Goofs
Joel asserts that the famous aphorism "Fortune favors the bold' was written by the Roman poet Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro, 70-19 BC), but in fact, it was written by the Roman playwright Terence (Publius Terentius Afer, 185-159 BC) in his play Phormio. The phrase is often associated with Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid, appearing in book 10 line 284, in a slightly different form. The overeducated Joel should know better. See more »Quotes
Joel: We pay little Malaysian kids 10 cents a day to make these toys, we can't just *give* them away.See more »
Crazy Credits
A commercial for the Adventureland amusement park can be seen during the end credits. See more »Soundtracks
UnsatisfiedWritten by Paul Westerberg
Performed by The Replacements
Courtesy of Rykodisc
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
See more »
Adventureland is one of the best teenage films I have ever seen. I almost am upset by the advertising plan and budget the film had because if it was given enough commercial advertisement it would've been as successful as Superbad. Sadly this film went under the radar and wasn't given the acclaim it deserved. As a teen exploitation film, this movie accurately describes, interprets, and expresses the mind of a teenager and incredibly gives any teenage viewer a sense of closure. Because unlike Superbad, the characters in Adventureland are easy to relate to and are more vulnerable in an emotional sense. Anyone who sees this film to relax and enjoy a bit of comedy with a heartfelt story, or to reminisce about their teenage years, their first jobs or their personal time at Adventureland, or even to watch a teenage love story will get what they were looking for.