The Spectacular Now

Theatrical - Wide 2013-08-02

Cast Miles Teller Shailene Woodley Kaitlyn Dever Brie Larson Kyle Chandler
Directed by James Ponsoldt
Written by Scott Neustadter

Box Office Gross: $6,854,611

Running Time: 95 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Global Produce, 21 Laps Entertainment, Andrew Lauren Productions

Genres: Comedy Drama Romance

JoBlo's Rating

9/10

Synopsis

Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger’s lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her future beyond school, an unexpected romance blossoms between them.

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Review: The Spectacular Now

Posted 13 years ago

(This film was originally reviewed as part of JoBlo.com's 2013 Sundance Film Festival Coverage) PLOT: Sutter (Miles Teller) is a high school senior who thinks he has it all figured out. He's ultra-popular at his school, has a gorgeous girlfriend...

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