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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Donavin D

I had never heard so many curse words in one sitting until I watched Superbad. It’s obscene, endlessly quotable, and consistently hilarious—a movie that would probably never get made today. Beneath all the chaos, it’s a simple story that captures the absurd extremes of teenage life through a wildly exaggerated Hollywood fever dream. The casting of a film has never been more perfect, Jonah Hill’s brash and exaggerated attitude parallels Michael Cera’s calm and questioning demeanor. Then there’s Christopher Mintz-Plasse—forever McLovin—whose storyline with Seth Rogen and Bill Hader as fun loving idiot officers. Both of these could have been their own movie but I am glad to have them both here. The story is not anything too complex or thought provoking, it’s essentially just an excuse for shenanigans but the shenanigans are very much worth the low stakes story. From start to finish, it’s a barrage of crude jokes, iconic moments, and one of the strongest comedy casts of the 2000s. Superbad is a coming-of-age classic that sticks with you—long after Jules’ party ends.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/17/25

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 53 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for All Involving Teens, A Fantasy/Comic Violent Image, Strong Language, Drinking, Pervasive Crude Sexual Content and Some Drug Use!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $121,500,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/03/25

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Antonia S

Great casting, although I spent the entire film wanting to punch Jonah Hill's character. The constant swearing was exhausting. Clearly attempting to mimic American Pie & failing.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

06/29/25

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Audience Member

Ta buena la pelicula, en verdad para ver cuando tengas tiempo libre

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/15/25

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alan g

Stupid teen movie. Lose IQ points just by entering the theatre.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/07/25

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john h

One of the funniest movies of the 2000s that should not be overlooked. It is a must-watch for all that are looking for a good watch, forming a warm nest for themes of friendship and growing up.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/01/25

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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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