The Spectacular Now
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Synopsis
Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her future beyond school, an unexpected romance blossoms between them.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-20
Top Cast
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Miles Teller
Sutter Keely
Shailene Woodley
Aimee Finecky
Masam Holden
Ricky Mehlinger
Kaitlyn Dever
Krystal Krittenbrink
Brie Larson
Cassidy Roy
Kyle Chandler
Tommy Keely
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Sara Keely
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Holly Keely
Karen Strassman
Additional Voices (voice)
Andre Royo
Mr. Aster
Bob Odenkirk
Dan
Nicci Roessler
Tara Thompson
Ava London
Bethany Marks
Whitney Goin
Mrs. Finecky
Levi Miller
Erik Wolff
E. Roger Mitchell
Doctor
Gary Weeks
Joe
Dayo Okeniyi
Marcus West
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 137 DaysBFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 2, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 17, 2013
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 14, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.74x
+$4.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Ponsoldt
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael H. Weber, Scott Neustadter
- Original Score
- Rob Simonsen
- Original Title
- The Spectacular Now
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.9M
- Production Studios
- Global Produce, 21 Laps Entertainment, Andrew Lauren Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Ponsoldt
Michael H. Weber, Scott Neustadter, Tim Tharp
Rob Simonsen
Jess Hall, Paul Varrieur
Darrin Navarro
Andrew Lauren, Michelle Krumm, Shawn Levy, Tom McNulty, Matthew Medlin
Department Leadership Roster
James Ponsoldt
Director
Andrew Lauren
Producer
Michelle Krumm
Producer
Jess Hall
Director of Photography
Rob Simonsen
Original Music Composer
Shawn Levy
Producer
Tom McNulty
Producer
Peggy Stamper
Costume Design
Michael H. Weber
Screenplay
Darrin Navarro
Editor
Linda Sena
Production Design
Scott Neustadter
Screenplay
Matthew Bramante
Visual Effects Supervisor
Scott Dale
Stunt Coordinator
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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 Spectacular Now
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Spectacular Now about?
Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her future beyond school, an unexpected romance blossoms between them.
Who directed The Spectacular Now?
The Spectacular Now was directed by James Ponsoldt.
Who stars in The Spectacular Now?
The principal cast of The Spectacular Now includes Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Masam Holden, Kaitlyn Dever, Brie Larson.
When was The Spectacular Now released and how long is it?
The Spectacular Now was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Spectacular Now?
The Spectacular Now had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $6.9M at the worldwide box office (2.74 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Spectacular Now?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spectacular Now was composed by Rob Simonsen.
Is The Spectacular Now based on a book or true story?
The Spectacular Now is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tim Tharp".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spectacular Now?
The Spectacular Now holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; 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.).