The Adults
“Some adults need to grow up.”
Synopsis
Eric returns home for a short visit and finds himself caught between reuniting with his sisters and chasing a victory with his old poker group. As the trip extends, Eric finds it increasingly difficult to avoid confrontations and revelations as his carefully constructed façade of his adulthood gives way to old childhood conflicts.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-30
Top Cast
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Michael Cera
Eric
Hannah Gross
Rachel
Sophia Lillis
Maggie
Wavyy Jonez
Dennis
Anoop Desai
Josh
Kyra Tantao
Megan
Kiah McKirnan
Amanda
Simon Kim
Greg
Lucas Papaelias
Bobby
Tina Benko
Christina
Christopher Denham
Scott
Lucy Kaminsky
Vanessa
Karen Lynn Gorney
Dolly
Joe Maraday
Tyler
Emma Bergman
Kurt
Craig Butta
Ted
Emma Kikue
Carmen
Eric Unverzagt
Bartender
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 18 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 18, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 5, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dustin Guy Defa
- Screenplay & Story
- Dustin Guy Defa
- Original Score
- Alex Weston
- Original Title
- The Adults
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Savage Rose Films, Dweck Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dustin Guy Defa
Dustin Guy Defa
Alex Weston
Tim Curtin
Michael Taylor, Dustin Guy Defa
Theodore Schaefer, Allison Rose Carter, Jon Read, Julia Thompson, Hannah Dweck
Department Leadership Roster
Theodore Schaefer
Producer
Dustin Guy Defa
Director
Allison Rose Carter
Producer
Jon Read
Producer
Michael Taylor
Editor
Dustin Guy Defa
Writer
Alex Weston
Original Music Composer
Tim Curtin
Director of Photography
Julia Thompson
Producer
Hannah Dweck
Producer
Michael Cera
Producer
Dustin Guy Defa
Editor
Caity Birmingham
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adults
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What is The Adults about?
Eric returns home for a short visit and finds himself caught between reuniting with his sisters and chasing a victory with his old poker group. As the trip extends, Eric finds it increasingly difficult to avoid confrontations and revelations as his carefully constructed façade of his adulthood gives way to old childhood conflicts.
Who directed The Adults?
The Adults was directed by Dustin Guy Defa.
Who stars in The Adults?
The principal cast of The Adults includes Michael Cera, Hannah Gross, Sophia Lillis, Wavyy Jonez, Anoop Desai.
When was The Adults released and how long is it?
The Adults was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Adults?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adults was composed by Alex Weston.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adults?
The Adults holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).