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Youth in Revolt

Not Rated

ComedyRomance

6.2/10(907 ratings)

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.

09-11-2009

1h 29m

Youth in Revolt

Main Cast

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:: Miguel Arteta

Production:: Dimension Films, Permut Presentations, Shangri-La Entertainment

Revenue:: $19,651,093

Budget:: $18,000,000

Key Crew

Stunts:: Billy D. Lucas

Director of Photography:: Chuy Chávez

Producer:: David Permut

Stunts:: Diana R. Lupo

Executive Producer:: Harvey Weinstein

Locations and Languages

Country:: US

Filming:: US

Languages:: en

Main Cast

Michael Cera

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