Wanderlust 2012
“Leave your baggage behind”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Director
- David Wain
- Networks
- Relativity Media, A Hot Dog, Apatow Productions
- Where to Stream
- Starz Apple TV channel
What is Wanderlust?
Wanderlust is a 2012 comedy and romance film directed by David Wain. The story follows a Manhattan couple who, rattled by sudden unemployment, decides to leave behind the pressures of the big city.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 23, 2012
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Relativity Media, A Hot Dog, Apatow Productions
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $24,200,000
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 1,363 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~98 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Relativity Media, A Hot Dog, Apatow Productions
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Overview
Wanderlust is a 2012 comedy and romance film directed by David Wain. The story follows a Manhattan couple who, rattled by sudden unemployment, decides to leave behind the pressures of the big city. In search of alternative living options, they choose to experiment with life on a rural commune where free love is the standard. The film features a cast that includes Paul Rudd as George Gergenblatt, Jennifer Aniston as Linda Gergenblatt, Justin Theroux as Seth, Malin Akerman as Eva, Michaela Watkins as Marisa Gergenblatt, Lauren Ambrose as Almond Cohen, Joe Lo Truglio as Wayne Davidson, and Alan Alda. The production has a runtime of one hour and thirty-eight minutes and received an R rating. It was released in the United States on February 24, 2012. Parents are encouraged to learn more about the content of the film before allowing young children to view it. The title itself refers to a strong desire to wander, travel, and explore the world, a concept with roots in German Romanticism.
Should you watch it?
“A Manhattan couple seeks a fresh start by joining a rural commune where free love prevails.”
- Features a comedic ensemble cast including Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd.
- Explores the humorous friction between urban professional life and alternative lifestyles.
- Directed by David Wain, known for his work within the comedy genre.
- The film contains mature themes and content that may not be suitable for younger audiences.
Watch it if you enjoy comedies that explore the absurdity of abandoning city life for unconventional social experiments.
This is a comedic film with a runtime of one hour and thirty-eight minutes that deals with adult themes, necessitating parental discretion.
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Where can I stream Wanderlust?
The film is available to watch on platforms such as Prime Video and Tubi.
Is Wanderlust worth watching?
The film is a comedy featuring an ensemble cast that explores the humorous consequences of a couple moving to a rural commune.
What is the runtime of the film?
Wanderlust has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-eight minutes.
Is this film suitable for children?
The film is rated R, and parents are urged to learn more about the content before allowing children to watch.
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