Accepted
“When every college turned them down. . . they made one up.”
A high school slacker who's rejected by every school he applies to opts to create his own institution of higher learning, the South Harmon Institute of Technology, on a rundown piece of property near his hometown.
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Where is Accepted streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Accepted
Accepted is a 2006 English-language comedy film directed by Steve Pink. The cast is led by Justin Long, Jonah Hill, Blake Lively. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 1800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Accepted was produced by Universal Pictures and Shady Acres Entertainment and made in United States of America and Australia. It was released on August 18, 2006, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $23 million, it went on to gross $39 million worldwide.
- Director
- Steve Pink
- Writers
- Mark Perez, Bill Collage, Adam Cooper
- Release date
- August 18, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Australia
- Budget
- $23 million
- Box office
- $39 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Shady Acres Entertainment
Accepted cast & crew
Accepted was directed by Steve Pink and written by Mark Perez, Bill Collage, and Adam Cooper.
The cast features Justin Long as Bartleby Gaines, Jonah Hill as Sherman Schrader, Blake Lively as Monica Moreland, Adam Herschman as Glen, Columbus Short as Hands, and Maria Thayer as Rory.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Schommer, cinematography is by Matthew F. Leonetti, and it was produced by Michael Bostick and Tom Shadyac.
Is Accepted worth watching?
Accepted holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 1,817 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Accepted is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Accepted
Accepted isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Accepted
Justin Long
Bartleby Gaines
Jonah Hill
Sherman Schrader
Blake Lively
Monica Moreland
Adam Herschman
Glen
Columbus Short
Hands
Maria Thayer
Rory
Lewis Black
Uncle Ben
Jim O'Heir
Mr. Schrader
Mark Derwin
Jack Gaines
Ann Cusack
Diane Gaines
Hannah Marks
Lizzie Gaines
Robin Lord Taylor
Abernathy
Accepted — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Accepted in United States?
Accepted is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Accepted in?
Accepted is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Accepted?
Accepted runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Accepted rated?
Accepted is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 1,817 ratings.
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