Youth in Revolt

Name: Youth in Revolt
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Released: 2009-09-11
Duration: 1 h 29 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart, M. Emmet Walsh, Steve Buscemi

2009·Movie·R·89 min·★ 6.1(982)

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“Every "Revolution" Needs A Leader.”

As a fan of Albert Camus and Jean-Luc Godard, teenage Nick Twisp is definitely out of his element when his mother and her boyfriend move the family to a trailer park. When a pretty neighbor named Sheeni plays records by French crooners, it's love at first sight for frustrated and inexperienced Nick. Learning that she is dating someone, Nick launches a hilarious quest to find his way into Sheeni's heart -- and bed.

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About Youth in Revolt

Youth in Revolt is a 2009 English-language comedy, romance and drama film directed by Miguel Arteta. The cast is led by Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Youth in Revolt was produced by Dimension Films, Permut Presentations, and Shangri-La Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on September 11, 2009, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $20 million worldwide.

Director: Miguel Arteta
Writers: Gustin Nash
Release date: September 11, 2009
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $18 million
Box office: $20 million
Production: Dimension Films, Permut Presentations, Shangri-La Entertainment

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Youth in Revolt cast & crew

Youth in Revolt was directed by Miguel Arteta and written by Gustin Nash.

The cast features Michael Cera as Nick Twisp / François Dillinger, Portia Doubleday as Sheeni Saunders, Jean Smart as Estelle Twisp, M. Emmet Walsh as Mr. Saunders, Steve Buscemi as George Twisp, and Adhir Kalyan as Vijay Joshi.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Swihart, cinematography is by Chuy Chávez, and it was produced by David Permut and Harvey Weinstein.

Is Youth in Revolt worth watching?

Youth in Revolt holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 982 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, romance, and drama, Youth in Revolt is worth a place on your watchlist.

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