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Young Adult (2011)
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Jason Reitman's sure-handed direction and stars Charlize Theron and Patton Oswalt's surprising chemistry solidify Young Adult as one of 2011's best comedies.

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Jason Reitman Director

previously directed Up in the Air

A ghostwriter for young adult novels tries to find her identity by rekindling her (now married) high school sweetheart.

Reference: Watchmen

Matt has a "Nite-Owl" action figure.

Writers
	Diablo Cody	Screenplay

Cast
	Charlize Theron	Mavis Gary
	Patton Oswalt	Matt Freehauf
	Patrick Wilson	Buddy Slade
	Elizabeth Reaser	Beth Slade
	Collette Wolfe	Sandra Freehauf
	Jill Eikenberry	Hedda Gary
	Richard Bekins	David Gary
	Mary Beth Hurt	Jan
	Kate Nowlin	Mary Ellen Trantowski
	Jenny Dare Paulin	Nipple Confusion Bassist
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Trailer: Young Adult

The director and writer of Juno re-team for this look at a woman who returns to her hometown exclusively to steal back an old flame, even if she has to break up a marriage to do it. Snark futures are up 53% in after-hours trading.

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Name	Young Adult
US Release	Dec. 9, 2011
UK Release	Feb. 10, 2012
AUS Release	Jan. 19, 2012
Runtime	94
Language(s)	Add a new language English
Genre(s)	Add a new genre Drama Comedy
Theme(s)	Add a new theme
Rating	R
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