Youth in Revolt
"Every "Revolution" Needs A Leader."
Originally released in 2009. Youth in Revolt is a comedy/romance film. directed by Miguel Arteta. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, and Jean Smart
Synopsis
As a fan of Albert Camus and Jean-Luc Godard, teenage Nick Twisp 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 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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (957 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$19.7M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Cera
as Nick Twisp / François Dillinger
Portia Doubleday
as Sheeni Saunders
Jean Smart
as Estelle Twisp
M. Emmet Walsh
as Mr. Saunders
Steve Buscemi
as George Twisp
Adhir Kalyan
as Vijay Joshi
Fred Willard
as Mr. Ferguson
Ray Liotta
as Lance Wescott
Zach Galifianakis
as Jerry
Erik Knudsen
as Lefty
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $19,651,093
Production Companies
- Dimension Films
- Permut Presentations
- Shangri-La Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Youth in Revolt about?
As a fan of Albert Camus and Jean-Luc Godard, teenage Nick Twisp is definitely out of his element when his mother and her boyfriend move the family to a trailer park. When a pretty neighbor named S...
Who directed Youth in Revolt?
Youth in Revolt was directed by Miguel Arteta.
How long is Youth in Revolt?
Youth in Revolt has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Youth in Revolt released?
Youth in Revolt was released on September 11, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Youth in Revolt?
The main cast of Youth in Revolt includes Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart, M. Emmet Walsh, Steve Buscemi.
Is Youth in Revolt worth watching?
Youth in Revolt has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 957 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.