Youth in Revolt

"Every "Revolution" Needs A Leader."

2009 1h 29m EN

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6.1

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★6.1TMDB · 1,007

ComedyRomanceDrama

Synopsis

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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.

“Every "Revolution" Needs A Leader.”

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Cast

Michael Cera
Nick Twisp / François Dillinger
Portia Doubleday
Sheeni Saunders
Jean Smart
Estelle Twisp
M. Emmet Walsh
Mr. Saunders
Steve Buscemi
George Twisp
Adhir Kalyan
Vijay Joshi
Fred Willard
Mr. Ferguson
Ray Liotta
Lance Wescott

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Miguel Arteta
Writers: Gustin Nash
Languages: French, English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, English.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Miguel Arteta, shot by Chuy Chávez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Swihart. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Pamela Martin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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ERA

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Michael Cera and Portia Doubleday and Jean Smart carry the top of the cast.

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CAST

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Marketing tagline: "Every "Revolution" Needs A Leader.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Miguel Arteta directs. Chuy Chávez behind the camera. John Swihart scores. Pamela Martin cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in French, English.

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189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, English.
4Directed by Miguel Arteta, shot by Chuy Chávez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by John Swihart. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Pamela Martin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Michael Cera and Portia Doubleday and Jean Smart carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Every "Revolution" Needs A Leader.".
9IMDB entry: tt0403702 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 12 themes, including "california", "trailer park", "based on novel or book", "romcom".