

Young Adult
2011-11-11 · 94 min · ★ 5.8
A divorced writer from the Midwest returns to her hometown to reconnect with an old flame, who's now married with a family.
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Production details
- Directors
- Jason Reitman
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures, Mandate Pictures, Indian Paintbrush, Mr. Mudd, Right of Way Films, Denver & Delilah Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 12,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 22,939,027
Top Cast
Charlize TheronMavis Gary
Patton OswaltMatt Freehauf
Patrick WilsonBuddy Slade
Elizabeth ReaserBeth Slade
Collette WolfeSandra Freehauf
Jill EikenberryHedda Gary
Richard BekinsDavid Gary
Mary Beth HurtJan
Kate NowlinMary Ellen Trantowski
Jenny Dare PaulinNipple Confusion Bassist
Louisa KrauseFront Desk Girl
Elizabeth Ward LandSales Lady
Brian McElhaneyBook Associate
Hettienne ParkVicki
John ForestWheelchair Mike
Rightor DoyleBabysitter
Brady SmithDate Man
Tim YoungChampions Server
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