Youth in Revolt

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Youth in Revolt

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Released Jan 8, 2010

1h 30m

Romance

Comedy

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As a fan of Albert Camus and Jean-Luc Godard, teenage Nick Twisp (Michael Cera) is definitely out of his element when his mother and her boyfriend move the family to a trailer park. When a pretty neighbor named Sheeni (Portia Doubleday) plays records by French crooners, it's love at first sight for frustrated and inexperienced Nick. Learning that she is dating someone, Nick launches a hilarious quest to find his way into Sheeni's heart -- and bed.

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Critics Consensus

It may not entirely do its source material justice, but Miguel Arteta's Youth in Revolt is a fun, funny comic romp that lets Michael Cera stretch a little and introduces filmgoers to a major find in Portia Doubleday.

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Caryn James

Marie Claire

But all the silliness reminds us that there is no age limit on expressing your confident inner vixen - especially in these uneasy times.

Oct 11, 2017

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Perri Nemiroff

Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)

The movie doesn't pack the same punch as the book, but still manages to create a wildly entertaining blend of teen love, awkwardness and vulgarity.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 13, 2010

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

[Its] classic cinema shoutouts and gaggle of off-kilter characters feel like retreads.

Rated: C+

Jun 23, 2010

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Ultimately, the result feels forcibly quirky, if occasionally hilarious, and might be worth your time depending on your fondness for the movie’s star.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 28, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Deliciously abnormal. [Full review in Spanish]

Oct 19, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

As if written specifically for Cera, the dialogue and screenplay are particularly seductive, enticing with bitingly sarcastic poetry and linguistically adept observations.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 30, 2020

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Great story not the funniest

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/22/25

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Bucky R

Pretty funny, all-star cast, worth the 90 minutes.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/31/25

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Haven P

really good movie and the acting was great and not only really funny as well must watch!!!!!!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/18/25

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Horror fan 4

What a funny movie. Cera leads an all star cast in this delightful 90 minute film. The characters and story were great. This is what we need more of. 90 minute movies. Tim Treakle

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/16/24

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Aaron M

I love this movie. I think this is Michael Cera's best work. The dialogue is sharp and witty and the cast is great! I laughed throughout this whole movie!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/04/24

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Kyle M

Michael Cera mustered the source material's signature humor through his own amidst utter, self-contradicting ridicule that's fantastically unrealistic with unlikable characters. (B-)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/14/24

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Synopsis

As a fan of Albert Camus and Jean-Luc Godard, teenage Nick Twisp (Michael Cera) is definitely out of his element when his mother and her boyfriend move the family to a trailer park. When a pretty neighbor named Sheeni (Portia Doubleday) plays records by French crooners, it's love at first sight for frustrated and inexperienced Nick. Learning that she is dating someone, Nick launches a hilarious quest to find his way into Sheeni's heart -- and bed.

Director: Miguel Arteta
Producer: David Permut
Screenwriter: Gustin Nash, C.D. Payne
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: David Permut Productions, Shangri-La Entertainment
Rating: R (Language|Drug Use|Sexual Content)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 8, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $15.3M
Runtime: 1h 30m

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