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The Spectacular Now (2013)

★ 7.0R95 minDirector: James Ponsoldt

2013 film directed by James Ponsoldt

The Spectacular Now is a 2013 American coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by James Ponsoldt, from a screenplay written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, based on the 2008 novel of the same name by Tim Tharp. It stars Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley as high-schoolers Sutter and Aimee, whose unexpected encounter leads to a romance blossoming between the two. Brie Larson, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Bob Odenkirk, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Kyle Chandler are featured in supporting roles.

The film premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, and was theatrically released in the United States on August 2, 2013 where it garnered critical acclaim and grossed over $6 million worldwide. It received two nominations at the 29th Independent Spirit Awards: Best Female Lead (for Woodley) and Best Screenplay.

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What is The Spectacular Now about?
The Spectacular Now (2013) — Sutter Keely lives in the now. It's a good place for him. A high school senior, charming and self-possessed, he's the life of the party, loves his job at a men's clothing store, and has no plans for the future. A budding alcoholic, he's never far from his supersized, whiskey-fort
Is The Spectacular Now based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Spectacular Now scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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