The Spectacular Now
A carefree senior reeling from a breakup sets out to win over an earnest classmate who’s bound by family duties, forcing him to choose between wild indulgence and genuine responsibility.
“Hits You Like A Shot In The Heart.”
Synopsis
Sutter, a social and outgoing individual, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's property.
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A crew of 45+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Darrin NavarroShot by Jess HallScored by Rob SimonsenDesigned by Linda Sena
Box Office
2013 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 2.7× its budget
Why 2.5×?
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Worldwide gross
$6.9M
Opening week (7-day): $268K
Peak 4 theaters
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- The Spectacular Now - Perfekt ist jetztde
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Cast & Crew
45 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Miles Teller
as Sutter
Shailene Woodley
as Aimee
Kyle Chandler
as Tommy
Masam Holden
as Ricky Mehlinger
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Sara
Kaitlyn Dever
as Krystal Krittenbrink
Brie Larson
as Cassidy
Dayo Okeniyi
as Marcus
Nicci Roessler
as Tara
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
as Holly Keely
Ava Marie London
as Bethany
Karen Strassman
as Additional Voices (voice)
Supporting cast
19Whitney Goin
as Aimee's Mom
Andre Royo
as Mr. Aster
Bob Odenkirk
as Dan
Ava London
as Bethany Marks
Levi Miller
as Erik Wolff
E Roger Mitchell
as Doctor
Gary Weeks
as Joe
Logan Mack
as Cody
Valerie Payton
as Bus Driver
Christopher Nathan
as Shane Finecky
Troy Willis
as Bartender
Whitney Christopher
as Roberta
Wayne Dean
as Customer
Mike Hickman
as Drunk Man
Keith Silverstein
as Additional Voices (voice)
Dina Sherman
as Additional Voices (voice)
Doug Haley
as Additional Voices (voice)
Alex D Lerma
as Additional Voices (voice)
Nico Ford
as Cassidy's Brother (uncredited)
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