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Youth in Revolt (2009)

15 90 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -   8 January 2010 (USA)
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Ratings: 6.6/10 from 34,464 users   Metascore: 63/100 
Reviews: 98 user | 172 critic | 35 from Metacritic.com

While his trailer trash parents teeter on the edge of divorce, Nick Twisp sets his sights on dream girl Sheeni Saunders, hoping that she'll be the one to take away his virginity.

Director:

Miguel Arteta

Writers:

Gustin Nash (screenplay), C.D. Payne (novel)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Cera ...
Nick Twisp / Francois
Portia Doubleday ...
Jean Smart ...
Zach Galifianakis ...
Erik Knudsen ...
Adhir Kalyan ...
Steve Buscemi ...
Fred Willard ...
Ari Graynor ...
Ray Liotta ...
Justin Long ...
Rooney Mara ...
Jade Fusco ...
Lise Lacasse Lise Lacasse ...
Matron
M. Emmet Walsh ...
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Storyline

At 16, Nick Twisp is wry about his teen funk: he lives in Oakland with his sex-addled mother; his father's child support is her meal ticket. While camping in Ukiah, Nick meets Sheeni: for him, it's love at first sight. Nick has to figure out how to get his father a job in Ukiah, then how to get sent to live with his father, then how to get close to Sheeni, whose religious parents may want her sent away from temptation to a boarding school. There's also Sheeni's all-American boyfriend to contend with. Overwhelmed by the challenges, Nick's about to give up when he conjures an alter ego who whispers revolt into his ear. Nick is not altogether hapless, but can this end well? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

Every "Revolution" Needs A Leader See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content, language and drug use See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Протест молодости See more »

Filming Locations:

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$6,888,334 (USA) (10 January 2010) (1873 Screens)

Gross:

$15,281,286 (USA) (21 March 2010)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)  | USA:

Sound Mix:

Dolby  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Rooney Mara (Taggarty) originally auditioned for the role of Sheeni Saunders. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Nick is stealing the BMW, his father kicks the window with his foot leaving two footprints on it. After a couple of scenes the marks have moved upwards from their first location. See more »

Quotes

Mrs. Saunders: You're the devil and that dog is a hell-beast!
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Crazy Credits

During the credits an animated segment shows what happened following Nick's arrest. See more »


Soundtracks

"T. Delicieux"
Performed by John Swihart and Adele Jacques See more »