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The Spectacular Now

R Released Aug 2, 2013 1h 35m Comedy Drama List
91% Tomatometer 172 Reviews 76% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
An innocent, bookish teenager (Shailene Woodley) begins dating the charming, freewheeling high-school senior (Miles Teller) who awoke on her lawn after a night of heavy partying.
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The Spectacular Now is an adroit, sensitive film that avoids typical coming-of-age story trappings.

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Noah Berlatsky The Atlantic The movie wasn't smart enough to deal with the interesting protagonists it started with, and so it reverted to trope. Aug 28, 2019 Full Review Jason Bailey Flavorwire There are scenes, moments, and dialogue in this film that ring so true that it all comes rushing back, a flood of memories and emotions and a little bit of pain. Jun 19, 2016 Full Review Jared Eisenstat Film Comment Magazine [Ponsoldt] enjoys playing with our expectations by following conventions, luring us into the sense that we know what's coming, and then swerving just a little off-road for a detour. Nov 4, 2013 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies The beauty of watching The Spectacular Now is that Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley are just living in the moment, in the now. Rated: 5/5 Dec 27, 2023 Full Review Patrick Hicks Feelin' Film Podcast Nothing about this film is spectacular, and that's what makes it worth watching. It's an honest look at the typical teenager, without the polished dialogue and overly-sexualized relationships seen in other teen-centered films. Rated: 4.5/5 May 15, 2023 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies One of the interesting things about “The Spectacular Now” is how it employs several familiar plot points, but it treats each of them with a fresh and prudent sincerity. Rated: 4/5 Aug 25, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Allen F This was a great film that had many great themes to it. I can’t put my finger on what was missing but that’s nitpicking. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/23/24 Full Review jorge l One of the best Shailene Woodley's movies on her youth. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/18/24 Full Review Philip G A charming mess. Gets to the thpical dark night of the soul moment and then… ends. He is a drunk. She is a doormat. No one grows. Third act is a disaster. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/02/24 Full Review Koi P Hoping for more depth and complexity. Great performances. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/26/24 Full Review Taznim J A must watch for romance lovers! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/22/24 Full Review Connor S Perhaps the most adult adolescent movie I have yet to see. Almost every character is relatable in a myriad of ways, with beyond awesome chemistry between the two leads. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/15/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis An innocent, bookish teenager (Shailene Woodley) begins dating the charming, freewheeling high-school senior (Miles Teller) who awoke on her lawn after a night of heavy partying.
Director
James Ponsoldt
Producer
Michelle Krumm, Andrew Lauren, Shawn Levy, Tom McNulty
Screenwriter
Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber
Distributor
A24
Production Co
Andrew Lauren Productions
Rating
R (All Involving Teens|Alcohol Use|Language|Some Sexuality)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 2, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 9, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.9M
Runtime
1h 35m
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