The Spectacular Now

2013 95 min ★ 6.7 Comedy, Drama, Romance

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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Cast

Miles Teller

Sutter Keely

Shailene Woodley

Aimee Finecky

Masam Holden

Ricky Mehlinger

Kaitlyn Dever

Krystal Krittenbrink

Brie Larson

Cassidy Roy

Kyle Chandler

Tommy Keely

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Sara Keely

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Holly Keely

Karen Strassman

Additional Voices (voice)

Andre Royo

Mr. Aster

Details

Director

James Ponsoldt

Screenplay

Scott Neustadter

Tagline

"Hits You Like A Shot In The Heart."

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$2,500,000

Revenue

$6,854,611

Production

Global Produce, 21 Laps Entertainment, Andrew Lauren Productions

Reviews

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tmdb39513728

February 9, 2015

Staggering Negligence *** This review may contain spoilers *** Directors come in all shapes and sizes. They range from megalomaniacal tyrants to milquetoast mice. The best ones are virtually invisible, suggestive, telepathic, allowing their talent and techies to excel, while quietly, expertly weaving together their grand vision. James Ponsoldt is either halfway there, or on his way to nowher...