Young Adult
Young Adult is a 2011 American comedy-drama film directed by Jason Reitman, written by Diablo Cody, and starring Charlize Theron. The story follows Mavis Gary, a 37-year-old divorcee and alcoholic ghostwriter of young adult novels, as she returns to her hometown with the intention of reconnecting with her high school flame.
ReleasedNov 11, 2011
Budget$12M
Box Office$23M
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Charlize Theron
Mavis Gary
21.2
2
J.K. Simmons
Mavis' Publisher (voice) (uncredited)
6.5
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Patrick Wilson
Buddy Slade
4.5
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Patton Oswalt
Matt Freehauf
2.9
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Erin Darke
Teen Employee
1.6
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Hettienne Park
Vicki
0.8
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