The Spectacular Now
2013 · Movie · R · 95 min · ★ 6.7 · 87% critics
A popular, party-loving high school senior crosses paths with a quieter classmate after a rough night, and their connection grows in unexpected ways. As graduation nears, both face questions about confidence, family, the future, and what it means to truly grow up.
Based on The Spectacular Now
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Details
- Years
- 2013
- Release date
- 2013-08-02
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 87/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (3,019 votes)
About
You’ll like this if you enjoy grounded teen romance with messy emotions, closer to The Edge of Seventeen or 500 Days of Summer; Not for you if you want light comedy or tidy answers.
Pros: honest teen emotions; strong lead chemistry; relatable coming-of-age | Cons: slow for some; uneven dramatic moments; lingering unanswered questions
Themes
- based on novel or book
- alcoholism
- coming of age
- high school student
- based on young adult novel
- introspective
- teenager
Awards & recognition
- Sundance Special Jury Prize — Acting · 2013
Cast & crew
Miles Teller
as Sutter Keely
Shailene Woodley
as Aimee Finecky
Masam Holden
as Ricky Mehlinger
Kaitlyn Dever
as Krystal Krittenbrink
Brie Larson
as Cassidy Roy
Kyle Chandler
as Tommy Keely
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Sara Keely
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
as Holly Keely
Karen Strassman
as Additional Voices (voice)
Andre Royo
as Mr. Aster
Directed by James Ponsoldt