Adventureland

Adventureland

Nothing brings people together like a crappy summer job.

2009•1h 47m•6.4/10

ComedyDramaRomance

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.4/10(2K)

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.

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Production

Miramax, This is that, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Jesse Eisenberg

Jesse Eisenberg

James Brennan

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart

Em Lewin

Martin Starr

Martin Starr

Joel

Kristen Wiig

Kristen Wiig

Paulette

Bill Hader

Bill Hader

Bobby

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds

Mike Connell

Margarita Levieva

Margarita Levieva

Lisa P.

Jack Gilpin

Jack Gilpin

Mr. Brennan

Josh Pais

Josh Pais

Mr. Lewin

Wendie Malick

Wendie Malick

Mrs. Brennan

Mary Birdsong

Mary Birdsong

Francy

Matt Bush

Matt Bush

Tommy Frigo

Paige Howard

Paige Howard

Sue O'Malley

Dan Bittner

Dan Bittner

Pete O'Malley

Barret Hackney

Barret Hackney

Munch

Michael Zegen

Michael Zegen

Eric

Kimisha Renee Davis

Kimisha Renee Davis

Kelly

Vanessa Hope

Vanessa Hope

Ronnie Connell

Kelsey Ledgin

Kelsey Ledgin

Arlene

Ryan McFarland

Brad

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