What is Young Adult?
Task: Write a factual overview of the film "Young Adult" (2011). Constraints: Use only provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2011
- Release date
- Nov 11, 2011
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10
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Task: Write a factual overview of the film "Young Adult" (2011).
Constraints: Use only provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented details. No markdown (no asterisks, headings, etc.). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Goal: Repair the factual overview.
Title: Young Adult
Year: 2011
Genre: American comedy-drama
Director: Jason Reitman
Writer: Diablo Cody
Starring: Charlize Theron (as Mavis Gary), Patton Oswalt (as Matt Freehauf), Patrick Wilson (as Buddy Slade), Elizabeth Reaser (as Beth Slade), Collette Wolfe (as Sandra Freeha).
Release Date: 12/09/2011 (US)
Rating: R
Runtime: 1h 34m
Synopsis: A divorced writer from the Midwest returns to her hometown to reconnect with an old flame, who's now married with a family.
Additional info: Reitman and Cody previously worked together on Juno (2007).
Drafting Sentence 1: Young Adult is a 2011 American comedy-drama film directed by Jason Reitman and written by Diablo Cody.
Drafting Sentence 2: The film stars Charlize Theron as Mavis Gary, along with Patton Oswalt as Matt Freehauf, Patrick Wilson as Buddy Slade, Elizabeth Reaser as Beth Slade, and Collette Wolfe as Sandra Free
Should you watch it?
“A divorced writer returns to her hometown to reconnect with her married high school ex.”
- features a compelling return to a hometown
- explores complex relationships
- limited plot details available in the provided sources
Watch it if you enjoy dramatic comedies about revisiting the past.
Rated R with comedic and dramatic elements.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Young Adult released?
It was released in the US on 12/09/2011.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as comedy and drama.
What is the main plot premise?
A divorced writer from the Midwest returns to her hometown to reconnect with an old flame who is now married with a family.
What is the MPAA rating of the film?
The film is rated R.
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