Youth in Revolt
“Every "Revolution" Needs A Leader.”
Synopsis
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.
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Youth in Revolt (2009) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Top Cast
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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
Zach Galifianakis
Jerry
Erik Knudsen
Lefty
Ari Graynor
Lacey
Justin Long
Paul Saunders
Rooney Mara
Taggarty
Jade Fusco
Bernice Lynch
Lise Lacasse
Matron
Mary Kay Place
Mrs. Saunders
Jonathan B. Wright
Trent
Michael Collins
Old Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 22, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.09x
+$1.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel Arteta
- Screenplay & Story
- Gustin Nash
- Original Score
- John Swihart
- Original Title
- Youth in Revolt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $19.7M
- Production Studios
- Dimension Films, Permut Presentations, Shangri-La Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel Arteta
Gustin Nash, C.D. Payne
John Swihart
Chuy Chávez
Pamela Martin
David Permut, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel Arteta
Director
Gustin Nash
Screenplay
Chuy Chávez
Director of Photography
Pamela Martin
Editor
David Permut
Producer
John Swihart
Original Music Composer
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 Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Youth in Revolt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Youth in Revolt about?
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.
Who directed Youth in Revolt?
Youth in Revolt was directed by Miguel Arteta.
Who stars in Youth in Revolt?
The principal cast of Youth in Revolt includes Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart, M. Emmet Walsh, Steve Buscemi.
When was Youth in Revolt released and how long is it?
Youth in Revolt was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Youth in Revolt?
Youth in Revolt had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $19.7M at the worldwide box office (1.09 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Youth in Revolt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Youth in Revolt was composed by John Swihart.
Is Youth in Revolt based on a book or true story?
Youth in Revolt is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "C.D. Payne".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Youth in Revolt?
Youth in Revolt holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).