United States / Jan 19, 2009 / Sundance Film Festival
It was the worst job they ever imagined… and the best time of their lives.
1h 47min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jack Gilpin | Mr. Brennan |
| Josh Pais | Mr. Lewin |
| Wendie Malick | Mrs. Brennan |
| Mary Birdsong | Francy |
| Matt Bush | Tommy Frigo |
| Paige Howard | Sue O'Malley |
| Dan Bittner | Pete O'Malley |
| Barret Hackney | Munch |
| Michael Zegen | Eric |
| Kimisha Renee Davis | Kelly |
| Vanessa Hope | Ronnie Connell |
| Kelsey Ledgin | Arlene |
| Ryan McFarland | Brad |
| Moe Slinger | Loud Kid #1 |
| Todd Cioppa | Velvet Touch Manager |
| Jesse Slinger | Loud Kid #2 |
| Jack Baldwin | Barfing Kid |
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| Stephen Mast | Rich |
| Adam Kroloff | Adult Contestant |
| Kevin Breznahan | Molly Hatchet T-Shirt Guy |
| Marc Grapey | Panda Con Dad |
| Andrew Ransom | Foreigner Tribute Band Member |
| Joe Sanderson | Foreigner Tribute Band Member |
| Cliff Chien | Foreigner Tribute Band Member |
| Russell Steinberg | Foreigner Tribute Band Member |
| Rob Orr | Foreigner Tribute Band Member |
| Eric Schaeffer | Foreigner Tribute Band Member |
| Gennaro DiSilvio | Nicky |
| Alexis Ferrante | Nicky's Girlfriend |
| Joe Pawlenko | Nicky's Pal |
| Zachary Palmer | Joel's Younger Brother |
| Declan Baldwin | Male Customer |
| Ian Harding | Wealthy Prepster |
| Ashtin Petrella | Prepster's Girlfriend |
| Amy Landis | Mrs. Ostrow |
| Janine Viola | Mrs. Frigo |
| Alana Hixson | Pretty Girl #1 |
| Erin Cappiccie | Pretty Girl #2 |
| Lisa Lamendola | Foxy Cougar (uncredited) |
| Jackson Nunn | Dancer (uncredited) |
Genres
ComedyDramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Adventureland |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Miramax, This is that, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment |
| Release date | 3 aprile 2009 |
| Executive producer | William Horberg, Bruce Toll |
| Production | Sidney Kimmel, Ted Hope, Anne Carey, Declan Baldwin |
| Writer | Greg Mottola |
| Casting | Ann Goulder |
| Editing | Anne McCabe |
| Cinematography | Terry Stacey, Oliver Cary, Abbot Genser, Brian 'Buzz' Buzzelli |
| Assistant directors | Greg Mottola, Kirsten Kearse |
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| Camera operators | Oliver Cary, Terry Stacey, Abbot Genser, Brian 'Buzz' Buzzelli |
| Additional photography | Terry Stacey, Oliver Cary, Abbot Genser, Brian 'Buzz' Buzzelli |
| Production design | Stephen Beatrice, Matthew Munn, Cristina Casanas |
| Art direction | Matthew Munn, Stephen Beatrice, Cristina Casanas |
| Set decoration | Cristina Casanas, Stephen Beatrice, Matthew Munn |
| Stunts | Jason Silvis |
| Music | Ira Kaplan, Tracy McKnight, Annette Kudrak |
| Sound | Ira Kaplan, Tracy McKnight, Annette Kudrak |
| Costume design | Melissa Toth, Gianna Sparacino |
| Makeup | Melissa Toth, Gianna Sparacino |
| Hairstyling | Gianna Sparacino, Melissa Toth |
| Budget | 9.800.000 € |
| Revenue | 17.200.000 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Canada / Apr 03, 2009 / 14A
United States / Apr 03, 2009 / R
Australia / May 28, 2009 / M
Estonia / Jul 01, 2009
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Italy / Jul 10, 2009
Hungary / Jul 16, 2009 / 16
Germany / Jul 29, 2009 / 12
United Kingdom / Sep 11, 2009 / 15
Spain / Sep 24, 2009
France / Oct 21, 2009 / U
Austria / Oct 29, 2009
Russia / Nov 29, 2009 / 18+
Digital
Ireland / Jul 01, 2009 / 16
Poland / Oct 13, 2009 / 16
Japan / Apr 21, 2010 / R15+
Physical media
United States / Aug 25, 2009 / R / DVD / Blu-ray
Hungary / Nov 26, 2009 / 16 / DVD / Blu-ray
Netherlands / Apr 15, 2011 / 16 / DVD
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