Superbad

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Superbad

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Released Aug 17, 2007

1h 53m

Comedy

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High school seniors Seth and Evan have high hopes for a graduation party. The co-dependent teens plan to score booze and babes so they can become part of the in-crowd, but separation anxiety and two bored police officers complicate the pair's self-proclaimed mission.

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Critics Consensus

Deftly balancing vulgarity and sincerity while placing its protagonists in excessive situations, Superbad is an authentic take on friendship and the overarching awkwardness of the high school experience.

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Devin Gordon

Newsweek

... "Superbad" isn't perfect. But it's super close.

Feb 7, 2018

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Scott Foundas

Village Voice

Superbad is a movie about partying and getting wasted and getting the girl, but as the night wears on, much wisdom is gained too, about self, friendship and the end of teenage innocence in all its wondrous, terrifying splendor.

Aug 3, 2013

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Ryan Gilbey

Sight & Sound

Honest goodwill, fond observational detail and Greg Mottola's exuberant direction make the picture nigh on irresistible, but there are some missteps.

Jul 6, 2010

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Stephen Silver

Tilt Magazine

The best of all of that era’s comedies, and one of the funniest teen movies ever" (25th anniversary)

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 26, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The oftentimes outrageous dialogue and vulgar exchanges between stars Michael Cera and Jonah Hill are both wildly hilarious and genuinely portrayed.

Rated: 8/10

Nov 28, 2020

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

An intelligent and occasionally insightful look at the sometimes scary place we call the adolescent male mind.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Sep 24, 2020

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Max W

Beneath its crude, raunchy exterior of bro-ish teen sex comedy, Superbad manages to preserve a core depiction of friendship and coming-of-age. It’s a solid pick among straight-up dude comedies.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/13/25

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M B

Best modern comedy! McLovin elevates the movie to legendary status! Restored my faith in comedies after years of disappointment!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/08/25

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jolin t

extremely well filmed, and utilized lighting and cinematography to the max. not one of my favorites but close enough.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/08/25

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Jacob N

Best high school party movie of all time. It shows the build up to the party and ugly guys getting after girls that they have no chance with. Great watch everyone needs to see this once in their lives.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/26/25

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Mich T

This is by far the best comedy movie out there (in my humble Opinion) and it's still relatable years later. Michael Cera, Seth Rogen, and Johan Hill all were at the peak of their abilities as actors in this film. This film shows us three high school nerds who can't get invited to any parties and have the night of their lives when they go on a mission to deliver alcohol to a party and try and get laid. The chemistry between all of these actors is something truly special, not one bad performance, and not one flaw, except for the fact some scenes carried on for longer than it should've. I recommend this film to people 16 years or older. It's more of a coming-of-age film. And people in high school/college would enjoy this the most...

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/10/25

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Miguel T

Superbad has a priviliged cult classic status and at my first time watching it, I had really high expectations, which didnt live up. The first 30 minutes areincredibly funny, but the film quickly distract with the arc of McGloving with the cops rather tahn focussing on Cera and Hill who share a lot of chemistry.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/16/25

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Synopsis

High school seniors Seth and Evan have high hopes for a graduation party. The co-dependent teens plan to score booze and babes so they can become part of the in-crowd, but separation anxiety and two bored police officers complicate the pair's self-proclaimed mission.

Director: Greg Mottola
Producer: Judd Apatow, Shauna Robertson
Screenwriter: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Apatow Productions
Rating: R (All Involving Teens|A Fantasy/Comic Violent Image|Strong Language|Drinking|Pervasive Crude Sexual Content|Some Drug Use)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 17, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $121.5M
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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