Trailer
Summary
When a pompous actor tells good girl Alexa that she hasn't lived, she embarks on a bold journey that takes her to mysterious bad boy Johnny. Envious, her shy best friend Ben also dares to pursue Johnny.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Thought-provoking
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics a little warmer than audiences (+6)
Critics 57Audiences 51GoodWatch 55
Tomatometer59%
Metascore54
IMDb5.8
User score5.4
Audience score42%
Running time
1 h 31 min
Shorter than most dramas, −18 min on the typical 109
typical 10991Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 12 countries, rent or buy in 40 more
+2Released
2009
November 13, 2009
17 years ago
Genres
DramaRomanceLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
- RUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityModerate
- Dark themesLittle or none
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 13 more37 people
- Emmy RossumAlexa Walker
- Zach GilfordJohnny Drake
- Ashley SpringerBen Berger
- Ana GasteyerRuth Berger
- Rooney MaraCourtney
- Sandra BernhardDr. Serena Mohr
- Alan CummingGrant Matson
- Cady HuffmanDr. Kolton
- BBBrianne BerksonGabby
Chris RiggiJosh
Brea BeeMel Drake
Lucy McMichaelMs. Davis
Suzanne SavoyDeirdre Walker
Wayne PyleAlan Berger- MGMatthew GarrickSchool Principal
- AHAnnie HibbsDonna
- EMEmily McNamaraGrant's Friend
Adam FlemingDetention Teacher- JLJake LaneCoffee Shop Twin
- ELEllis LaneCoffee Shop Twin
- DBDavid BrindNick
- STSusan TriggianiSchool Secretary
- LALuka AptStudent
David J. BonnerStudent
Directing · 6
- Adam Salky Director
- Cedric Vara Second Second Assistant Director
- Lesley-Anne Morrison Script Supervisor
- Jolian Blevins Second Assistant Director
- Yann Sobezynski First Assistant Director
- Nicole Agostino Second Second Assistant Director
Writing · 1
- David Brind Writer, Co-Producer
Production · 14
- Jason Orans Producer
- Mary Jane Skalski Producer
- Kerry Barden Casting
- Paul Schnee Casting
- Annette Kaplafka Casting
- Maura Anderson Production Coordinator
Camera · 21
- Michael Fimognari Director of Photography
- David Briggs Best Boy Grip
- Kevin Gallagher Key Grip
- Mark Patterson Grip
- Blake Eichenseer Grip
- Zachary Rubino Grip
Editing · 3
- John F. Lyons Editor
- Eli Friedman Colorist
- Jennifer Padham Assistant Editor
Sound · 12
- David Poe Original Music Composer
- Duncan Sheik Original Music Composer
- Tom Paul Sound Designer, Sound Mixer
- Shaun Brennan Foley Artist
- Johnpaul Golaski Boom Operator
- Eric Milano Foley Artist, Music Editor
Art · 8
- Jennifer Dehghan Production Design
- Jamie Sims Set Dresser
- Jason Contino Set Dresser
- Clarissa Shanahan Set Decoration
- Michael Virgilio Leadman
- Arizona Newsum Art Department Coordinator
Costume & Make-Up · 6
- Caroline Duncan Costume Design
- Tony Trov On Set Dresser
- Tamika Jackson Wardrobe Supervisor
- J. Christopher Polito Assistant Makeup Artist
- April Chatman-Royce Key Makeup Artist
- Lisa DelleChiaie Key Hair Stylist
Visual Effects · 3
- Victor Barroso Visual Effects
- Sam Calabrese Visual Effects
- Kenneth Polonski Visual Effects
Lighting · 6
- Meredith Kitchens Electrician
- Andrew D'Aurora Electrician
- Matt Brogs Electrician
- Michael Withers Electrician
- Matt Imbrogno Electrician
- Benjamin Kitchens Electrician
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