Adventureland
A broke college graduate takes a summer job at his hometown amusement park and teams up with a daring coworker to chase the thrill of freedom, while navigating petty crime, embarrassing mishaps, and the pressure to prove himself before his family's fortunes collapse.
“It was the worst job they ever imagined… and the best time of their lives.”
Synopsis
It's the summer of 1987, and recent college graduate James Brennan is eager to start his long-anticipated dream trip to Europe. However, his plans come to an abrupt stop when his parents inform him they are unable to fund his trip. With no other choice, James takes a job at the local amusement park, bracing himself for what he expects to be the worst summer of his life. His outlook changes when he falls for a charming co-worker named Em.
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Edited by Anne MccabeShot by Terry StaceyScored by Yo La TengoDesigned by Stephen Beatrice
Box Office
2009 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.8× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$17.2M
Opening week (7-day): $8.0M
Peak 1,862 theaters
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Also known as
- Adventurelandde
- Adventureland : Un job d'été à éviterfr
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56 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
35Paige Howard
as Sue O'Malley
Dan Bittner
as Pete O'Malley
Barret Hackney
as Munch
Michael Zegen
as Eric
Kimisha Renee Davis
as Kelly
Vanessa Hope
as Ronnie Connell
Kelsey Ledgin
as Arlene
Ryan Mcfarland
as Brad
Moe Slinger
as Loud Kid #1
Todd Cioppa
as Velvet Touch Manager
Jesse Slinger
as Loud Kid #2
Jack Baldwin
as Barfing Kid
Stephen Mast
as Rich
Adam Kroloff
as Adult Contestant
Kevin Breznahan
as Molly Hatchet T-Shirt Guy
Marc Grapey
as Panda Con Dad
Andrew Ransom
as Foreigner Tribute Band Member
Joe Sanderson
as Foreigner Tribute Band Member
Cliff Chien
as Foreigner Tribute Band Member
Russell Steinberg
as Foreigner Tribute Band Member
Rob Orr
as Foreigner Tribute Band Member
Eric Schaeffer
as Foreigner Tribute Band Member
Gennaro Disilvio
as Nicky
Alexis Ferrante
as Nicky's Girlfriend
Joe Pawlenko
as Nicky's Pal
Zachary Palmer
as Joel's Younger Brother
Declan Baldwin
as Male Customer
Ian Harding
as Wealthy Prepster
Ashtin Petrella
as Prepster's Girlfriend
Amy Landis
as Mrs. Ostrow
Janine Viola
as Mrs. Frigo
Alana Hixson
as Pretty Girl #1
Erin Cappiccie
as Pretty Girl #2
Lisa Lamendola
as Foxy Cougar (uncredited)
Jackson Nunn
as Dancer (uncredited)
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