

Young Adult
“Everyone gets old. Not everyone grows up.”
A divorced writer from the Midwest returns to her hometown to reconnect with an old flame, who's now married with a family.
Where to watch Young Adult in United States
Click a service to open Young Adult there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Young Adult streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Young Adult
Young Adult is a 2011 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Jason Reitman. The cast is led by Charlize Theron, Patton Oswalt, Patrick Wilson. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.
Young Adult was produced by Paramount Pictures, Mandate Pictures, and Indian Paintbrush and made in United States of America. It was released on November 11, 2011, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $23 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jason Reitman
- Writers
- Diablo Cody
- Release date
- November 11, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $23 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, Mandate Pictures, Indian Paintbrush
Young Adult cast & crew
Young Adult was directed by Jason Reitman and written by Diablo Cody.
The cast features Charlize Theron as Mavis Gary, Patton Oswalt as Matt Freehauf, Patrick Wilson as Buddy Slade, Elizabeth Reaser as Beth Slade, Collette Wolfe as Sandra Freehauf, and Jill Eikenberry as Hedda Gary.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mateo Messina, cinematography is by Eric Steelberg, and it was produced by Lianne Halfon and Mason Novick.
Is Young Adult worth watching?
Young Adult holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 1,355 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Young Adult is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Young Adult
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Cast of Young Adult

Charlize Theron
Mavis Gary

Patton Oswalt
Matt Freehauf

Patrick Wilson
Buddy Slade

Elizabeth Reaser
Beth Slade

Collette Wolfe
Sandra Freehauf

Jill Eikenberry
Hedda Gary

Richard Bekins
David Gary

Mary Beth Hurt
Jan

Kate Nowlin
Mary Ellen Trantowski

Jenny Dare Paulin
Nipple Confusion Bassist
Rebecca Hart
Nipple Confusion Guitarist

Louisa Krause
Front Desk Girl
Young Adult — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Young Adult in United States?
Young Adult is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Young Adult on Kanopy?
Yes — Young Adult is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Young Adult in?
Young Adult is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Young Adult?
Young Adult runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Young Adult rated?
Young Adult is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 1,355 ratings.











