description Young Adult Overview
Young Adult is a 2011 comedy-drama film directed by Jason Reitman and written by Diablo Cody, featuring Charlize Theron. The film had a limited theatrical release in December 2011 before expanding to wider distribution. Critics generally responded positively to the movie, and Theron received recognition for her role.
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info Young Adult Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2011 |
help Young Adult FAQ
Why does Mavis return to Mercury in Young Adult?
Mavis Gary returns to her Minnesota hometown after receiving a birth announcement from her former boyfriend Buddy Slade. She convinces herself that she can reclaim Buddy despite his marriage and new baby.
What does Mavis do for a living in Young Adult?
Mavis ghostwrites books in a fading young-adult series about high-school life. Her stalled career mirrors her emotional fixation on adolescence and her refusal to accept how much her former classmates have changed.
Who is Matt Freehauf, and why does Mavis confide in him?
Matt is a former classmate played by Patton Oswalt who survived a brutal attack during high school. He recognizes the flaws in Mavis's plan, but their shared alienation makes him her reluctant confidant.
Did Young Adult reunite the creators of Juno?
Yes. Young Adult was directed by Jason Reitman from a screenplay by Diablo Cody, the same director-writer pairing behind Juno.
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