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Adventureland

2009·Movie
1h 47min·R

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Pop culture, history, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

It was the worst job they ever imagined… and the best time of their lives.

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.
80s NostalgiaComing-of-Age RomanceAmusement Park SettingIndie Comedy-DramaQuirky CharactersSummer JobFinding YourselfPop Culture References

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Adventureland legally?

Adventureland is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Adventureland worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Adventureland rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Adventureland?

1 h 47 min

Adventureland runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Adventureland?

Critics83
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Adventureland higher (83) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Adventureland a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$17 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Adventureland in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Adventureland?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Adventureland in 93 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Adventureland use?

Brand XThe AlcoholicBetty and VeronicaBlowing Smoke RingsGenre RefugeeDouble StandardDrunk DriverCaught in the RainCloudcuckoolanderSouvenir LandPac-Man FeverGood-Times Montageand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for Adventureland, including Brand X, The Alcoholic, Betty and Veronica.