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  • Adventureland
  • Opened April 3, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 46 min.
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  • R
    language, drug use and sexual references
  • It's the summer of 1987, and James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg), an uptight recent college grad, can't wait to embark on his dream tour of Europe. But when his parents (Wendie Malick and Jack Gilpin) announce they can no longer subsidize his trip Read More
  • Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Martin Starr, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Margarita Levieva, Ryan Reynolds
  • Director: Greg Mottola
  • Genres: Romantic Comedy, Comedy Drama, Period Film, Teen Movie, Coming-of-Age

Adventureland Recent Fan Reviews

  • A little different but very good!
    by landbyrd1

    If you like Michael Cerra than you should like Jesse Eisenberg, they act exactly the same and they have the same type of humor, they even talk alike! This movie is very good, has a good story and is...

  • A bit misleading
    by redyeah

    The film was advertised as "From the guy who brought you Superbad" making it seem like [BLOCKED WEBSITE]edy. But this was really just a drama with a bit o[BLOCKED WEBSITE]edy in it. The funny parts...

  • Disappointmentland
    by TankOne559

    I love Kstew, but this movie didn't do it for me. Too slow, felt like a drag. It had it's moments, the fight scenes were funny, Bill Hader was funny. He was prolly the best part of this movie...

Five Word Reviews

  • Geeky Kid Seeks Summer Enjoyment by Drez2010

  • alsome great amazing weedtastic drink by MrRyan999

  • Very Witty Smart and Entertaining by PsiPre26

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Adventureland Critic Reviews

Metascore®76 out of 100 | Generally favorable reviews

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 100
    Chicago Tribune | Michael Phillips

    A sweet, sharp coming-of-age romance, Adventureland is a little warmer, a...

  • 91
    The Onion (A.V. Club) | Nathan Rabin

    Jesse Eisenberg stars as a kinder, gentler version of the insufferable faux...

  • 91
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    For nostalgia junkies, it's one from the heart.

  • 90
    Village Voice | Scott Foundas

    I've seen Mottola's movie twice, and both times, it has inspired feelings of...

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Avg. Fan Rating:
Average Rating = 3.6 out of 5
Metascore®:
76 out of 100 Generally favorable reviews

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Adventureland Movie Photos

  • Ryan Reynolds in "Adventureland."
  • Bill Hader as Bobby and Kristen Wiig as Paulette in "Adventureland."
  • Jesse Eisenberg as James and Martin Starr as Joel in "Adventureland."
  • Martin Starr and Jesse Eisenberg in "Adventureland."
  • Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg in "Adventureland."
  • Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig in "Adventureland."
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