Adventureland

Adventureland

2009 · 1 hr 47 min · R

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Directors

Greg Mottola

Actors

  • Jesse Eisenberg
  • Kristen Stewart
  • Ryan Reynolds

Credits: 8

Summary

In the summer of 1987, a college graduate takes a 'nowhere' job at his local amusement park, only to find it's the perfect course to get him prepared for the real world.

More about this movie

In 1987, James Brennan's dreams of a summer European tour before studying at an Ivy League school in New York City are ruined after his parents have a severe career setback. As a result, James must get a summer job to cover his upcoming expenses at the decrepit local amusement park, Adventureland, where he falls in love with a witty co-worker, Emily Lewin. In that bizarrely shady workplace, the young carnies have unforgettable and painful learning experiences about life, love and trust while James discovers what he truly values.